^{The company found that it is possible to recover tens of thousands of tons of valuable small materials (e.g., plastics like polypropylene) from materials recovery facilities (MRFs) and glass recycling plants located across the USA. There is the potential, with the right equipment, to successfully recycle large volumes of these materials, rather than see them reduced to waste. Discarded materials at glass recycling plants can now be sorted and directed to appropriate bales for sale in the recycled materials market.}

As the global nutraceuticals market edges towards an estimated USD 1 trillion valuation by 2032, sustainability is becoming just as crucial as efficacy. In response to rising environmental demands and health-conscious consumer expectations, SÜDPACK Medica is making waves at this year’s Vitafoods Europe trade show in Barcelona (May 20–22) with the debut of NutriGuard® – a recyclable, polypropylene-based blister solution tailored specifically for dietary supplements.

Forestry industry company Metsä Group and Amcor, a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions, announced a strategic collaboration to develop three-dimensional moulded fibre packaging solutions with lidding and liner for a variety of food applications. The collaboration aims to leverage both companies' expertise in innovative packaging technologies to create cycle-ready products that meet the growing demand for sustainable alternatives. 

"I wanted to create a new way to house and use a small volume of antibacterial sanitizing gel," said an inventor, from Sturgeon Bay, Wisc., "so I invented the T. J. SANITIZER. My design would be aesthetically pleasing, and it would not leave behind residue or mess."

In a significant advancement for women's health, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the Teal Wand™, the first and only at-home self-collection device for cervical cancer screening in the United States. Developed by Teal Health, this innovative tool allows women to collect their own vaginal samples from the comfort of their homes, eliminating the need for traditional in-clinic Pap smears.