CHICAGO — Foaming is a good alternative to thin-walling for reducing plastic use in consumer goods packaging, according to a Unilever plastics expert. Packaging forges consumer perception of staples ...

Scientists have explained why tapping a newly-opened beer bottle quickly turns booze into foam. LONDON: Scientists have explained why tapping a newly-opened beer bottle quickly turns booze into foam.

Plastic Technologies Inc. has developed a way to make foamed PET bottles and jars that fit existing recycling programs. The process relies on injection molding of a foamed parison followed by blow ...

Researchers believe the trick – which often leaves the unfortunate victim covered in beer – could help to explain some of the processes that take place in volcanoes Credit: Photo: Alamy/AP For Isaac ...