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When developing a product with improved environmental performance, attention often focuses on the main material. A paper-based pack may be recyclable or biodegradable. A film may be made from a biodegradable polymer. A fibre-based product may appear to ha

Using recycled plastics can help manufacturers reduce their reliance on virgin raw materials and support more circular approaches to product development. But introducing recycled content can also introduce greater variability into the material supply chai

Polypropylene is polypropylene. Polyethylene is polyethylene. PVC is PVC. It sounds straightforward, but anyone involved in plastics manufacturing, product development or quality control will know that two materials carrying the same polymer name can beha

Plastic pollution has become one of the world's most pressing environmental challenges. With millions of tonnes of plastic entering marine environments every year, the demand for more sustainable materials has never been greater. Manufacturers are respond

As businesses across the UK and beyond work towards ambitious sustainability goals, the demand for environmentally responsible industrial products continues to grow. One area receiving increased attention is the use of biodegradable oils and lubricants. T

Extended Producer Responsibility, commonly known as EPR, is changing how businesses approach packaging across the UK. Companies which have largely focused on cost and functionality must now also consider recyclability, environmental impact, and end-of-lif

RSC Prize Honours Scientist Advancing Faster Biodegradability Assessment for IndustryDr Samuel Patterson has been recognised and awarded the Rising Star in Industry Prize as part of the Royal Society of Chemistry's Research & Innovation Prizes for pioneer

When people see "biodegradable" on a cleaning product label, it is often taken as a simple reassurance that the product is environmentally harmless. In reality, biodegradability depends entirely on what is inside the formulation. Household cleaning produc

As demand for sustainable packaging grows, understanding the difference between home composting and industrial composting is essential. While both aim to break materials down into environmentally safe components, the way they are tested and the conditions

Impact Solutions is proud to announce the launch of its new high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) capability, marking a major step forward in the laboratory's analytical testing services. This additional technique allows for precise separation and