Recyclate

PCR use doubled since 2019, yet 2025 packaging targets slip from supply, costs, and infrastructure gaps—what must change to meet 2030 goals?

Colombia and Latin America advance circular plastics with eco-design, R&D, and regulation, proving circularity moves forward without a global treaty.

The incorporation of recycled polymers into transparent applications challenges engineers to control haze, color shifts, and light scattering.

A brief overview of the most relevant U.S. regulations established and emerging plastic manufacturers must comply with.

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

Some microorganisms can “eat” plastic by using it as a carbon and energy source. These tiny organisms could inspire the recycling methods of tomorrow.

As the EU rewrites the rules on packaging, engineers face a complex task: making plastics recyclable, compliant, and competitive by 2030.

As sustainability becomes a key priority across industries, packaging companies must rethink how they design, produce, and manage materials.

A data-driven approach can promote adaptability by predicting market demand and recycling rate uncertainty.

Companies worldwide are reevaluating their production processes. One major shift is the use of recycled content in manufacturing.