June 28, 2025Why Canada Excludes Fluoropolymers from PFAS ClassificationCanada regulators excluded fluoropolymers from PFAS classification based on factors related to environmental behavior and exposure risks. Read more
June 27, 2025What Is Blow Molding? Main Types and Technologies ExplainedPET Technologies offers insights into the fundamentals of blow molding and how this process continues to evolve. Read more
June 26, 2025Engineering Innovations for Microplastic Prevention and ControlWith new regulations focused on tire wear, pellet containment, and filtration, microplastic control now requires coordinated advances across materials, processes, and detection methods. Microplastic pollution has moved from a niche concern to a major focus of environmental regulation. Early efforts… Read more
June 25, 2025Scaling Up Rubber Recycling Through Mechanochemical DevulcanizationA new large-scale recycling method uses mechanochemical devulcanization to recover and reuse EPDM rubber, enabling circularity without performance loss. Read more
June 24, 2025A Novel Analytical Approach to Detect NIAS in PolystyreneA new one-step, room-temperature extraction method enables accurate, non-targeted quantification of Non-Intentionally Added Substances (NIAS) in Polystyrene. Read more
June 23, 2025Orange Peel Waste Boosts PBAT PackagingNew research explores how citrus waste can enhance biodegradable films for food applications. Read more
June 16, 2025FDA Accelerates Approvals for Recycled Plastics in Food PackagingU.S. Food & Drug Administration accepts LLDPE resin mechanically recycled from stretch film for use at up to 100 percent level in food-contact packaging. Read more
June 11, 2025Zinc Dodecyl Sulfate: A Cleaner Path to Rubber VulcanizationZinc Dodecyl Sulfate boosts rubber strength and stiffness while reducing zinc waste, offering a greener alternative to ZnO in Styrene-butadiene rubber vulcanization. Read more
June 3, 2025Plasma Treatments Revolutionize Polypropylene Bumper PaintabilityResearchers explored how atmospheric pressure plasma (APP) modifies the surface of bumpers to enhance paint adhesion without the need for primers, which is linked to solvent emissions and hazardous waste. Read more
May 28, 2025Starch-Based Alternatives to Conventional AdhesivesStarch-based polyelectrolyte complexes can be considered a sustainable step forward in packaging adhesives. Read more