June 18, 2025EU Biodegradability Regulations for Agricultural ApplicationsRegulations are shaping the agriculture industry’s use of plastic. Read more
June 16, 2025Earth Brands’ Earth Cup: Biodegradable Disposable CupsEarth Brands, founded by two sophomores at Williams College, aims to replace disposable plastic cups on college campuses—and beyond. Read more
May 26, 2025Reducing Computational Costs in Warpage PredictionResearchers seek to better understand warpage in injection molding using Multi-Fidelity Neural Networks (MFNN). Read more
May 23, 2025Separable, Deconstructable, Multilayer Biopolyester FilmsMultilayer films can prove challenging to recycle—UMass researchers are looking for a solution. Read more
May 15, 2025Improving Seafood Packaging with Biopolymers and NanotechnologyResearchers are investigating new, high-tech approaches for “smart” seafood packaging using biopolymers and nanotechnology. Read more
May 14, 2025Detecting Injection Molding Defects with Meta’s DINOv2In a presentation at SPE ANTEC® 2025, researchers showed how Meta’s DINOv2 can optimize the detection of injection molding defects. Read more
May 1, 2025Smart Manufacturing: Precision Heat Control via Mechatronics and MLMechatronics technology (MT) and improved machine learning (ML) algorithms improve rubber and plastic manufacturing temperature control. Read more
April 28, 2025Managing Recycling Uncertainty with Data-Driven ModelsA data-driven approach can promote adaptability by predicting market demand and recycling rate uncertainty. Read more
April 18, 2025Cutting Emissions Using PLA in 3D PrintingOn-site 3D printing of single-use consumables can help life science laboratories reduce carbon emissions. Read more
April 14, 2025Challenges and Realities of Automotive Plastic RecyclingModern vehicles are composed of increasing amounts of plastic, raising questions about the use of recycled materials and the recyclability of automotive waste. Read more