Dow Chemical’s sustainable barrier coatings for paper products win one of Lux Research’s inaugural Innovator of the Year awards

The impact of plastic waste has grown too great to ignore, with regulations, public sentiment, and consumer packaged goods (CPG) company sustainability targets all pushing to reduce waste from single-use plastic products and packaging. Recycling rates for plastic waste are rising steadily but are still likely to be limited by logistical challenges and capacity for years to come. For many use cases, alternatives will be needed to address global and industry sustainability goals.