Matt Stonecash

Matt Stonecash Associate Editor

Packaging

Amcor Announces Coatings Research Effort With Nfinite Nanotechnology

Project will test use of nanocoating technology for recyclable and compostable packaging.

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sustainability

Smart Systems Illuminate Material Recovery for Enhanced Plastics Recycling

Data collection and machine learning can give MRF operators and brand owners an enhanced view of the fate of recyclable materials.

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sustainability

SK Chemicals Announces Acquisition of Chemical Recycling Assets

$100 million acquisition will facilitate entry to recycled PET market.

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sustainability

Smart Container Design Reduces the Need for Containers

Clorox household cleaning product incorporates principles of reuse and reduce.

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polyolefins

Food Contact Film Will Incorporate Postconsumer Recyclate

Charter Next Generation announced it will use Revolution’s Encore PCR-LLDPE in Film Packaging Products

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Packaging

U.S. Plastics Pact Reports Status Relative to 2025 Targets

Report aggregates data from members aiming to increase recycling and decrease use of problematic materials.

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nanocomposites

Research Suggests Path From Waste Plastics to High Value Composites

Flash joule heating could enable upcycling of waste plastic to carbon nanomaterials.

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License Agreement Reached for Massive Gulf Coast Pyrolysis Facility

Alterra Energy announced its technology will be licensed by Freepoint Holdings for a future processing facility.

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Recycled Content to be Incorporated in PS Foam Packaging

Pactiv Evergreen and Amsty announced a collaboration that will bring ISCC plus certified product into select food packaging.

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sustainability

ACI Plastics Unveils $10 Million Recycling Expansion in Michigan

Investment backed by grants from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation and the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy.

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Packaging

Bringing Recycled Film into Food Packaging

FDA gives nod to recyclers, opening market to food safe packaging films from diverted materials.

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sustainability

Proposed Legislation Reflects Industrial Siting Concerns

The question of “where?” has many implications.

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