July 16, 2024Hard-to-Recycle Plastics – Facing The ChallengeRecycling has become a turning point for environmental sustainability, reducing waste, and conserving natural resources. However, not all materials are equally easy to recycle. Read more
July 12, 2024DSC Tools for PCR BlendsTo increase the amount of recycled content in plastic products, quality assurance of recyclates must improve. Some manufacturers attempt to characterize the PCR in-house, and DSC tools will be crucial. Read more
July 5, 2024Olympics to Use Recycled HDPE in Seats and PodiumsLe Pavé, a small French industrial startup, is playing an outsize role in creating uses for recycled plastics at the upcoming Paris Olympic Games. The Paris-based company has provided 11,000 recycled HDPE seats for use in two Olympic arenas as well as recycled plastic panels for use in the award podiums. Read more
June 28, 2024Water Decontamination With Yeast HydrogelMIT and Georgia Tech researchers use beer yeast encapsulated in hydrogels to absorb lead from contaminated water. Read more
June 20, 2024Electrostatic Discharge Prevention with Conductive Polymer PackagingProper Electrostatic Discharge Prevention management is essential for maintaining device performance and extending the operational life of electronic devices. Read more
June 20, 2024Lignin Polyurethanes: Byproduct to SolutionLignin, a significant byproduct of the pulp and paper industry, accounts for approximately 75 million tons of waste annually. This vast quantity of waste presents both a challenge and an opportunity. Read more
June 19, 2024Polyurethane (PU) Recycling: Growing Challenge and InnovationThe rapid increase in industrial and domestic waste makes polyurethane (PU) recycling a critical topic of study. Innovative recycling strategies are essential to manage this substantial plastic waste. Read more
June 13, 2024Polyurethane (PU) Insulation: Repowered PerformancePolyurethane (PU) Insulation is highly efficient and widely employed. The escalating demand for energy consumption standards underscores the need to repower it. Read more
June 10, 2024A Look at UBQ Materials’ Waste-conversion AlchemyUBQ Materials Ltd. takes common household garbage, screens and processes it, and turns it into cost-competitive thermoplastic materials that can be processed into valuable products. Read more
June 7, 2024HDPE: Superior Performance and Durability in ConstructionHDPE’s widespread applications in construction components and piping systems underscore its role in enhancing performance, longevity, and sustainability across diverse sectors. Read more