Many paper packages contain a hidden plastic coating that improves performance but makes recycling much more difficult.

AkzoNobel, a producer of specialty chemicals, paints and coatings headquartered in the Netherlands, has developed a coating technology that makes paper cups recyclable and compostable. The EvCote ...

The amount of plastic waste increases every year. Some of this waste is due to plastic packaging used to protect food. As part of the BioActiveMaterials project, researchers at the ...

Plastic pollution presents a global challenge that must be solved. In particular, packaging accounts for 30–50% of the total plastic consumption. While paper packaging is eco-friendly, it lacks ...

Ottawa, Feb. 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global compostable paper barrier coating market reached approximately USD 664.20 million in 2025, with projections suggesting it will climb to USD 1835.59 ...