July 10, 2025Transforming Black Plastic RecyclingCarbon black pigments blocked NIR sorting, hindering black plastic recycling, but new industry innovations are now solving the issue. Read more
July 8, 2025Boosting Biodegradable Packaging with PLA/Nanoclay/ZnO FilmsSmart nanocomposites based on PLA and ZnO push bioplastics closer to real-world performance, offering strength, thermal stability, and sustainability in one simple film. Read more
July 2, 2025PVOH for Oxygen-Sensitive Food PackagingPVOH coatings offer plastics professionals a powerful tool for oxygen-sensitive packaging when designed for real conditions. 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 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 18, 2025EU Biodegradability Regulations for Agricultural ApplicationsRegulations are shaping the agriculture industry’s use of plastic. Read more
June 17, 2025EU’s PPWR: Strategies for Compliance by 2030As the EU rewrites the rules on packaging, engineers face a complex task: making plastics recyclable, compliant, and competitive by 2030. Read more
June 17, 2025The EU Banned BPA and Other Bisphenols in Food-Contact MaterialsThe European Commission banned the use and trading of Bisphenol A (BPA) and other bisphenols in food contact materials. 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