Tag: Materials Industry

A couple days ago I asked you this on my IG profile. Is the switch towards a vegan diet the ultimate thing we can...

Increased Greenwashing Practices Caused by Interest in Sustainability

Rising demand for more sustainable products across all business sectors has also led to increased greenwashing practices in organizations globally. With no governmental mandates yet finalized (though...

Irregularly shaped Moon dust creates complex scattering effects

The Moon’s surface is covered with tiny rock grains that formed during eons of high velocity meteorite impacts. The shape of these grains affects...

Graphene oxide fibres fuse and fissure

Researchers in China have succeeded in assembling graphene oxide fibres using a process normally only seen in biological systems. The new process, which mimics...

Produce Stickers: The Benefits of Going Compostable

Unlocking the benefits of compostable produce...

Interview with Thomas Philipon, Total Corbion PLA

Ahead of Total Corbion PLA’s involvement at Rethinking Materials, we were pleased to speak to their CEO, Thomas Philipon about their role in developing...

Interview with Marco Jansen, Braskem

Ahead of  Braskem’s appearance at Rethinking Materials, Marco Jansen, Director of Circular Economy and Sustainability for EU and Asia and Global Director of Bioplastics...

Interview with Jun Wang, Colgate-Palmolive Company

Ahead of his speaking role at the summit, Jun Wang, Packaging Innovation and Sustainability, Colgate-Palmolive Company spoke to Packaging Insights to discuss the company’s latest...

‘Crystal critters’ self-eject from salty solution

Globules of crystallizing minerals can spontaneously eject themselves from a salt solution as they evaporate. This unexpected phenomenon, which was observed by researchers at...

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