MC 1112201 / EcoCocon by EcoCocon EcoCocon is a straw construction system bringing environmentally friendly solutions to the building and construction industry. Buildings and the construction sector …
Material Profile: Eco Banana Packaging
MC 1141201 / Eco Banana Packaging Eco Banana Packaging by an African organization PRA is made from low cost, abundantly available banana production waste. The company turns banana stems into …
Interactive Packaging Technology: Transforming the Ordinary with Smart Connected Packaging
Dr. Andrew Dent is in conversation with Raghav Narsalay and Anita Etrati of Accenture to discuss smart, connected packaging. Read the article from the research by Sef Tuma, Raghav Narsalay, …
Packaging Converter
Converters are companies that modify or combine raw materials. Conversion is typically seen as an intermediate stage between raw materials production, such as polymerizing a plastic resin and …
Plastics Recycling in the US: Quality, Availability, and Future Prospects
While the widely recognized recycling icon ♻ is found on everything - quarts of motor oil to colorful children's toys, and drink bottles to single use utensils - it's become almost invisible. …
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Oceanworks: Responsible Plastic Solutions for a Long-lasting Impact
Plastics make up 80% of all marine debris found - from what's floating on the surface to deep sea sediments - at least 40 million tons of plastic end up in the ocean every year. By 2050, there is …
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Is molded fiber packaging really environmentally friendly?
In this month’s Ask an Expert we're looking into molded fiber packaging with the questions: Is molded fiber packaging really environmentally friendly? Recently, we’ve seen a rise in molded …
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Material Profile: FILAVA™
MC 827301 / FILAVA™ FILAVA™, a volcanic rock filament, was developed by the company Isomatex as a more environmentally friendly option to carbon or aramid fibers. The volcanic rock is aggregated …
Eye On: Enhanced Naturals
For this Eye On, Dr. Andrew Dent discusses enhanced naturals. Here he touches upon ways in which our natural fibers are moving away from their standard form and towards performance. In other words, …
Fashioning a Circular Future
Dr. Andrew Dent invited Fashion Designer & Brand Strategist Jonathan Cheung to join him in a conversation. Here, Jonathan shares lessons learned through his years of experience working with global …
Material Profile: PalmFil Fiber
MC 1102001 / PalmFil Fiber This is the world's first textile fiber extracted from the by-products of pruning date palms, namely from their fronds and fruit stalks. This upcycled material creates …
What are some of the challenges and opportunities for wearables?
In this Ask an Expert, Materials Specialist, Jessica Brenner tackles the question: What are some of the challenges and opportunities for wearables to make their mark? Find out the three factors to pay …
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