February 5, 2026EU PPWR vs US State Laws: Packaging Regulation TrendsRegulating for resilience, safety, and sustainability is crucial in the packaging industry. Read more
February 4, 2026Plastics Geo-Operations: Co-Pyrolysis Pathways for Carbon CaptureCircularity delays emissions, but geo-operations target mitigation by redirecting carbon from plastics into long-term geosphere storage via co-pyrolysis. Read more
February 3, 2026EU PFAS Restriction Update: ECHA Consultation in 2026The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) met to re-evaluate its 2023 proposal regarding per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Read more
February 2, 2026Sedimentology-Inspired Classification for Plastic WasteDrawing on sedimentology, researchers have proposed a novel classification scheme for plastic waste of all sizes. Read more
January 27, 2026Bio-Based Media for Micro- and Nanoplastics RemovalGreen coagulation and nanocellulose foams improve microplastic removal, yet integration challenges include clogging and media handling. Read more
January 23, 2026Active Learning Speeds Discovery of Antimicrobial PolymersMachine learning (ML) enables rapid design of antimicrobial peptide (AMP)-mimetic polymers to treat bacterial infections. Read more
January 21, 2026Can Art Shift Behavior on Plastic Waste? Insights From TRACE-PCollaborating through “COM-ART”, researchers and artists are turning information into action to support the circular economy of plastics. Read more
January 20, 20263D-Printed Biodegradable Meshes for Guided Bone Regeneration3D-printed biodegradable meshes improve guided bone regeneration by combining custom fit, mechanical support, and enhanced tissue integration. Read more
January 16, 2026Recycled Polyester Textiles for Injection-Molded ProductsResearchers have developed a method for recycling post-consumer garments into injection-molding materials. Read more
December 30, 2025Foam Additive Manufacturing for Next-Generation Mono-MaterialsMade from polylactic acid (PLA), these mono-material sandwich structures with foam-filled cores offer sustainability and high performance. Read more