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EPR laws across US states apply different material definitions, recyclability criteria, and PCR targets, making packaging design a key factor in determining compliance fees.

Researchers are trying a different approach to composite building materials by using sand as filler and polypropylene waste as a binder.

Researchers are assessing a novel resin for plugging unused oil wells as an alternative to cement.

By employing surface engineering techniques, researchers can improve the durability of components made using insert injection molding.

Regulations are shaping the agriculture industry’s use of plastic.

Earth Brands, founded by two sophomores at Williams College, aims to replace disposable plastic cups on college campuses—and beyond.

Researchers seek to better understand warpage in injection molding using Multi-Fidelity Neural Networks (MFNN).

Multilayer films can prove challenging to recycle—UMass researchers are looking for a solution.

Researchers are investigating new, high-tech approaches for “smart” seafood packaging using biopolymers and nanotechnology.

In a presentation at SPE ANTEC® 2025, researchers showed how Meta’s DINOv2 can optimize the detection of injection molding defects.