Recent progress of mechanically activated Mg-based materials to promote hydrogen generation via hydrolysis

Recent progress of mechanically activated Mg-based materials to promote hydrogen generation via hydrolysis Urbanization and industrialization have led to increases in energy utilization, and large-scale non-renewable fossil fuel use has caused environmental pollution, global warming, and climate change; thus, research on green and renewable energy sources is essential. Researchers have suggested that a shift from …

Research progress on the application of hydrogel adsorbent materials in wastewater treatment: A review

Research progress on the application of hydrogel adsorbent materials in wastewater treatment: A review Water is the source of life and plays an important role in human development. Industrial output and residential water consumption are rising in tandem with the rapid economic growth, while the pollution of water resources caused by modern human activities is …

Plastic wastes for carbon-based materials: investigations on recent applications towards environmentally sustainable, carbon dioxide capture and green energy

Plastic wastes for carbon-based materials: investigations on recent applications towards environmentally sustainable, carbon dioxide capture and green energy Plastics have become integral to daily human life, yet the issue of plastic waste persists as a major environmental pollutant (Bassyouni et al., 2025; Kapoor et al., 2024). The quick rise in the global population has enhanced …

Composite Materials: Why They’re the Future of Engineering

Composite Materials: Why They’re the Future of Engineering In the rapidly advancing world of engineering, materials science continues to push boundaries by developing lighter, stronger, and more durable materials. Composite materials, which combine two or more distinct substances to create a new material with superior properties, are at the forefront of this innovation. From aerospace …

Swedish startup receives funding to transform construction waste into green building materials

Swedish startup receives funding to transform construction waste into green building materials Recoma, a Haessleholm-based startup revolutionizing the construction industry with sustainable materials, has successfully raised €2.6 million in funding to fuel its ambitious growth plans. Specializing in transforming composite waste (a mix of paper and plastic) into durable building boards, Recoma offers a circular …

Osservatorio Packaging, gli italiani lo preferiscono sostenibile

Osservatorio Packaging, gli italiani lo preferiscono sostenibile Il packaging condiziona le scelte di acquisto? Sì, se si tratta di prodotti con caratteristiche salutari o sostenibili per cui il consumatore è disposto a pagare comunque di più. Ma risparmio e convenienza continuano a guidare le scelte di spesa, specie in una fase di generale incertezza Foto …

GreenPlast 2025: Shaping a Sustainable Future for Plastics

GreenPlast 2025: Shaping a Sustainable Future for Plastics GreenPlast ospiterà il convegno “Shaping a Sustainable Future for Plastics”, organizzato in collaborazione con AMI (Applied Market Information). La mostra-convegno è destinata a confermarsi come l’evento dell’anno su tutte le tematiche relative all’ambiente e alla sostenibilità della plastica. A tale riguardo, il 29 maggio, terzo giorno del convegno, interverrà …

ICONS|ICS Wins 2025 EcoVadis Platinum Medal & Acure Partners with ICONS|America on Monomaterial Tubes

ICONS|ICS Wins 2025 EcoVadis Platinum Medal & Acure Partners with ICONS|America on Monomaterial Tubes ICONS|ICS has been awarded a Platinum Medal from EcoVadis in recognition of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) practices for the third consecutive year since 2023. This Platinum Medal places ICONS|ICS in the top 1% of companies assessed, the highest ranking available.ICONS|ICS …

Commodity Price Bottoms And Rebounds: The Case Of Lithium Carbonate In The Chinese Spot Market

Commodity Price Bottoms And Rebounds: The Case Of Lithium Carbonate In The Chinese Spot Market This article was written by Juan Carlos Zuleta is author of the book “Lithium in Bolivia: A Preliminary Assessment” (2022). Since 2009 he has been a Contributor to Seeking Alpha (USA), where he has published 100 articles, 9 of which …

Neopac facility awarded recycled content certification for personal care packaging

Neopac facility awarded recycled content certification for personal care packaging Neopac has become “the first” tube packaging company in Europe to receive the RecyClass EN 15343 certificate at its manufacturing site in Debrecen, Hungary, for the recyclability of its pharmaceutical, beauty, and oral care solutions.  The certification is a European standard that specifies guidelines to …

Berry Boosts PCR PE Plastic Use by 36%, Strengthening its Circularity Commitment

Berry Boosts PCR PE Plastic Use by 36%, Strengthening its Circularity Commitment Berry Global’s European Flexibles division has reported a significant 36% year-on-year increase in the use of post-consumer recycled (PCR) polyethylene (PE) across its industrial, consumer (non-contact sensitive), and agricultural film products. This achievement reflects Berry’s dedication to driving sustainable packaging solutions and helping …

A preliminary decision-making tool for sustainable packaging design

A preliminary decision-making tool for sustainable packaging design 1. Introduction The design process has been identified as an essential part of the circular economy (Delaney and Liu, 2022; Lindfors, 2021), and is estimated to impact up to 80 % of the entire sustainability of a product (Ahmad et al., 2018; Waage, 2007; Yang and Song, …

Siegwerk Introduces NC-Free Ink for PE, PP Packaging

Siegwerk Introduces NC-Free Ink for PE, PP Packaging Siegwerk has introduced what it reports is the first nitrocellulose (NC) free ink series specifically designed for surface printing on polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) packaging. The new offering includes NC-free surface solutions for both flexo and gravure printing and has been developed to meet the latest …

Eight copolyester resins from Eastman receive RecyClass approval

Eight copolyester resins from Eastman receive RecyClass approval Eastman received RecyClass Recyclability Approvals for eight copolyester resins and their equivalent Renew grades, containing recycled content. RecyClass is a non-profit, cross-industry initiative promoting recyclability, transparency and traceability abot plastics in Europe. Six copolyesters, also known as speciality PET, were classified as fully compatible with the state-of-the-art …