Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Design Example: Sustainability in Concrete Building

Design Example: Sustainability in Concrete Building

As the construction industry moves towards more eco-friendly practices, concrete's adaptability and its ability to incorporate sustainable features make it a key material in the drive towards greener building solutions.
There are multiple approaches to achieve sustainability in a commercial concrete building. For instance, construct a concrete parking area under the building, utilizing pervious concrete paver blocks in open areas to facilitate rainwater collection through an underground...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Healthcare waste in German hospitals: A nationwide benchmark study.

Waste management & research : the journal of the International Solid Wastes and Public Cleansing Association, ISWA·2026

Same author

A Rapid Consolidation Route for Recycled NdFeB Powders and the Role of Particle Shape in Grain Growth.

Materials (Basel, Switzerland)·2025

Same author

Magnetic Performance and Anticorrosion Coating Stability of Thermally Demagnetized Nd-Fe-B Permanent Magnets for Reuse Applications.

Materials (Basel, Switzerland)·2024

Same author

Effects of Thermal Demagnetization in Air on the Microstructure and Organic Contamination of NdFeB Magnets.

Materials (Basel, Switzerland)·2024

Same author

Processability and Separability of Commercial Anti-Corrosion Coatings Produced by In Situ Hydrogen-Processing of Magnetic Scrap (HPMS) Recycling of NdFeB.

Materials (Basel, Switzerland)·2024

Same author

High estradiol levels in fresh embryo transfer cycles are not associated with detrimental impact on birth outcomes.

Journal of assisted reproduction and genetics·2024

Same journal

RETRACTED: Alshabanah et al. Elastic Nanofibrous Membranes for Medical and Personal Protection Applications: Manufacturing, Anti-COVID-19, and Anti-Colistin Resistant Bacteria Evaluation. <i>Polymers</i> 2021, <i>13</i>, 3987.

Polymers·2026

Same journal

Correction: Kang et al. Energy-Saving Electrospinning with a Concentric Teflon-Core Rod Spinneret to Create Medicated Nanofibers. <i>Polymers</i> 2020, <i>12</i>, 2421.

Polymers·2026

Same journal

Influence of Self-Adhesive Resin Composite Deep Marginal Elevation on the Sealing Ability of CAD/CAM Lithium Disilicate Glass-Ceramic Inlays: An In Vitro Study.

Polymers·2026

Same journal

Modulating Exciton Dynamics Through Fluorescent Side Group Incorporation in Benzodithiophene-Benzotriazole-Isoindigo Terpolymers.

Polymers·2026

Same journal

PLA/PBSA Biocomposites Reinforced with Tangerine Tree-Derived Agro-Industrial Waste for Rigid Packaging: Effect of Extraction Treatment on Morphology and Thermo-Mechanical Performance.

Polymers·2026

Same journal

Synergistic Coatings Based on Chitosan and <i>Eugenia caryophyllata</i> Essential Oil to Improve Postharvest Quality of <i>Capsicum chinense</i>.

Polymers·2026

See all related articles

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Sep 23, 2025

Designed for Molecular Recycling: A Lignin-Derived Semi-aromatic Biobased Polymer

Designed for Molecular Recycling: A Lignin-Derived Semi-aromatic Biobased Polymer

Published on: November 30, 2020

Multilayer Packaging in a Circular Economy.

Jannick Schmidt¹, Laura Grau¹, Maximilian Auer¹

¹Institut für Industrial Ecology, Hochschule Pforzheim, Tiefenbronner Straße 65, 75175 Pforzheim, Germany.

|May 14, 2022

Summary

This summary is machine-generated.

Recycling multilayer packaging from plastic waste remains difficult. A German study found packaging design prioritizes function over recyclability, outpacing recycling innovation.

Keywords:

circular economy lightweight packaging multilayer plastic recycling

More Related Videos

Inkjet-printed Polyvinyl Alcohol Multilayers

Inkjet-printed Polyvinyl Alcohol Multilayers

Published on: May 11, 2017

Scalable Step-by-Step Approach of Sustainable Bioplastic Production from Food Waste

Scalable Step-by-Step Approach of Sustainable Bioplastic Production from Food Waste

Published on: July 18, 2025

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Sep 23, 2025

Designed for Molecular Recycling: A Lignin-Derived Semi-aromatic Biobased Polymer

Designed for Molecular Recycling: A Lignin-Derived Semi-aromatic Biobased Polymer

Published on: November 30, 2020

Inkjet-printed Polyvinyl Alcohol Multilayers

Inkjet-printed Polyvinyl Alcohol Multilayers

Published on: May 11, 2017

Scalable Step-by-Step Approach of Sustainable Bioplastic Production from Food Waste

Scalable Step-by-Step Approach of Sustainable Bioplastic Production from Food Waste

Published on: July 18, 2025

Area of Science:

Materials Science
Environmental Science
Polymer Science

Background:

Sorting multilayer packaging presents a significant hurdle in recycling post-consumer plastic waste.
Innovations in packaging materials are rapidly advancing, potentially complicating recycling efforts.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze the characteristics of multilayer packaging within the lightweight packaging (LWP) stream.
To investigate the relationship between packaging design choices and end-of-life recycling properties.
To assess the gap between packaging material innovation and recycling process development.

Main Methods:

A Germany-wide field study in 2019 involving 248 participants.
Random selection and analysis of lightweight packaging (LWP).
Identification of multilayer packaging using infrared spectrometry.
Detailed characterization of multilayer structures (layer number, thickness, polymers) via infrared spectrometry and microscopy.

Main Results:

Multilayer packaging is prevalent in the lightweight packaging stream.
Packaging selection is primarily driven by functional requirements, not recyclability.
Specific multilayer characteristics were identified for various packaged goods.
A significant disparity exists between the pace of packaging innovation and recycling technology.

Conclusions:

Current packaging design strategies do not adequately consider end-of-life recycling.
The recycling industry faces challenges keeping pace with novel packaging materials.
Further research is needed to align packaging innovation with sustainable recycling practices.