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Cracking The Plastic Problem: Achieving True Circularity In Beauty Packaging
We are being faced with a monumental plastic problem. How are we going to approach true circularity in packaging – and specifically beauty packaging? There has been a recent and essential approach …
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Report: End-Of-Life, A New Beginning
The circular economy is a systemic framework that focuses on keeping materials in play throughout the entire lifecycle of the product, from cradle to cradle. In recent years, the circular economy …
Top 5 Materials – August 2023
Each month, our research team juries in new materials into our material database. Here are five of our favorite and selections from this month: 1. z.trusion® MC# – 1299401 Manufacturer: Reliefed A …
How It’s Made: Neo-Chromato Process
A process for decolorizing polyester textiles for reuse Mimaki, a leading manufacturer of printing and cutting technology, showcased its latest innovation, the Neo-Chromato Process, at the 2023 …
How It’s Made: Reaction Injection Molding Goes Circular
Reaction injection molding (RIM) is a fascinating manufacturing process that creates light, strong, and quickly processed parts. Specifically, RIM is a process in which thermosetting polymers are …
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Eye On: The Future of Consumer Experiences – Navigating Digital Tactility
Advances in Digital Touch Hardware Researchers from the University of Chicago uncovered a clever technique for producing tactile sensations in virtual and augmented reality. Prior to the unveiling …
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Ask an Expert – Why do we need both virgin and recycled fiber
In the ongoing fight to improve product sustainability, recycling, recyclability, and recycled content have maintained significant support from product manufacturers. Within the paper arena, …
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Retail Material Seasonal Stories
The reports below were created in partnership with BEAUTYSTREAMS, and are part of an ongoing collaboration. To learn more about BEAUTYSTREAMS and how to access the full reports please visit: …
Material Pulse – New Aesthetics
Exciting the Senses Via Innovative Aesthetics Regular readers of this column know that it has focused for most of its lifetime on sustainability issues, considering the impact of the material on our …
Material Profile: Chrome – Trivalent vs Hexavalent
Chromium is a naturally occurring element found in many nooks of nature, such as rocks, animals, and plants. Due to chromium’s high gloss finish and corrosion resistance, it is typically applied in …
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Eye On: Carbon Offsetting & Alternative Methodologies
In a recent announcement, Verra, the world’s leading carbon credit certifier said it will phase out and replace its rainforest offsets program by July 2025. Verra is the trusted certifier for Disney, …
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Download the July 2023 Trend Report – Challenging Age
Discover how the macro trend of ‘Challenging Age’ is permeating through the design world and discover innovative and sustainable drop-in material solutions, picked by our expert research team. The …
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Tradeshow Report – Circularity
This year's Circularity event featured various unique special programs to elevate the attendee experience, including Brooks Running’s morning shakeout, Amazon’s and Starbucks’ sustainability-minded …
