Plastics & Packaging

With plastic being used as a key material in various industries, we are truly living in the “plastic age”. Packaging is the largest plastics application market segment, with roughly one third of total plastics processing finding its way into the packaging sector. The packaging industry intersects and plays an important role in nearly all other industries. Key trends in packaging industry include various modes of cost reduction, regulatory and environmental improvements and increased consumer orientation. Innovations – both incremental and disruptive are changing the plastics & packaging industry. Understanding how to leverage these innovations is critical to any company’s ability to remain competitive.

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Paper-Based Packaging: A Sustainable Packaging Strategy for Brands Article
03 August 2026

Paper-Based Packaging: A Sustainable Packaging Strategy for Brands

Introduction Paper-based packaging is becoming a practical strategy as brands respond to rising sustainability expectations. Regulators, retailers, and consumers now expect companies to reduce plastic without compromising product...

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Transitioning from plastic to paper packaging Sample Briefing
31 March 2025

Transitioning from plastic to paper packaging

Unlike plastic, paper packaging is recyclable, biodegradable, and meets regulations—helping companies cut waste and achieve sustainability goals.

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Scouting for technologies to extend food product shelf life Case Study
22 January 2025

Scouting for technologies to extend food product shelf life

PreScouter provided innovative packaging solutions to enhance grocery item shelf life while improving sustainability and recyclability.

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Smart Packaging
Improving Barrier Properties
Biobased Packaging
Biodegradable & Compostable Packaging
Elimination of Packaging
Recycling
Anti-Counterfeiting Technologies

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