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 ...

Despite the familiar "chasing arrows" symbol stamped on labels and packaging, the reality is stark: Less than 10% of plastic waste is recycled globally, and in the U ...

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 — ...

This transcript was prepared by a transcription service. This version may not be in its final form and may be updated. Luke Vargas: A major labeling change is in the works for commonly used plastic ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...