Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. By copying how natural polymers fold and fall apart, researchers created materials that stay strong in use, then break down under ...

Aerospace engineering and materials science researchers at Texas A&M University have uncovered new properties of an ultra-durable, recyclable, smart plastic—paving the way for transformative ...

The SSPP Challenge drives innovation in sustainable plastics, aiming to reduce plastic waste and improve recycling rates ...

(Left) Closed-loop recycling process of the newly synthesized raw material (monomer).(Right) Selective raw materials recovery from mixed plastic waste. Credit: Korea Institute of Science and ...

Plastics manufacturers and processors now have access to smart packaging technology that promises to shift the tide of the industry's sustainability efforts. Radio-frequency identification (RFID) is a ...

A new article covering an overview and trends of plastic production and degradation technology using microorganisms has been published. Eco-friendly and sustainable plastic production and degradation ...

Ananth Seshan calls himself an evangelist for the application of Industry 4.0 using advanced artificial intelligence technologies at small and medium size enterprises (SMEs). The buzzwords in that ...

Regionally, Asia-Pacific dominates the Global Smart Packaging Market, accounting for approximately 35.52% of the total market share in 2026. The region's leadership is supported by rapid urbanization, ...

Although the need for effective waste management has been recognized for decades, human and environmental health challenges associated with plastic waste are not only growing but also accelerating.