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 ...
When a plastic bottle ends up in a recycling plant, the label attached to it usually isn’t recycled. That’s why a new bottle from Evian was designed to eliminate the label entirely, with the brand ...
Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Back in 1988, the Society of the Plastics Industry—now the ...
When a healthy product is encased in plastic packaging, this can negatively affect consumer perceptions of the product. Can front-of-pack labelling mitigate this? Plastic has a significantly negative ...
Plastic recycling labels are everywhere: The ubiquitous “chasing arrows” symbol adorns everything from plastic bags and water bottles to kids’ toys. Most commonly, these symbols appear with a number — ...
Greenpeace USA surveyed 367 recycling facilities across the country and found that only two kinds of plastic bottles and jugs are really getting recycled. Meanwhile, many U.S. consumer companies and ...
Ottawa, Nov. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global primary packaging labels market was valued at USD 10.38 billion in 2025 and is expected to grow to USD 18.82 billion in 2034, as noted in a study ...
Walk into the grocery store and check the back of a container of food. Chances are, you’ll see a small box with instructions on how to dispose of the packaging when you’re finished with it: “empty & ...
What began as a marketing flourish in the early 20th century has become a quiet backbone of modern grocery retail.
Criteria for the Vietnam Eco-label targeting environmentally friendly plastic packaging have been established, aiming to encourage the responsible utilization of natural resources and protect the ...
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MoNRE) has taken a significant step by establishing criteria for the Vietnam Eco-label, specifically targeting environmentally friendly plastic ...