Recyclate

PFAS contamination is now systemic across the UK. Engineers and regulators must decide between incremental control and full chemical elimination.

Mixed plastic waste can be transformed into activated carbon through microwave pyrolysis, improving CO₂ capture and recycling efficiency.

A new mortar made with recycled polyurethane foam offers lightweight thermal insulation for floors and roofs, advancing circular construction.

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.