Recyclate

The EU PPWR is now in effect, bringing new rules on recyclability, recycled content, EPR, PFAS, labeling, and packaging efficiency.

ASR plastics from end-of-life vehicles could replace natural sand in concrete, reducing landfill waste while supporting infrastructure use.

Mechanical recycling can change the color response, surface quality, and mechanical performance of thermochromic polypropylene used in smart packaging.

Apoorva Kulkarni’s doctoral research helped shape ASTM D8646-26, which estimates temperature-dependent biodegradation behavior in aquatic environments.

Better collection systems can reduce contamination and improve the quality of recycled plastic feedstock before sorting, washing, and extrusion begin.

AI sorting, data-driven compounding, and digital traceability improve PCR purity, consistency, and confidence across recycling value chains.

Heterogeneous thermal catalytic pathways for upcycling polyolefins offer a promising approach towards chemical circularity.

Petrochemical feedstock strategy is shifting from lowest cost toward flexibility, carbon reduction, and geopolitical resilience.

Medical plastics recovery depends on product architecture, contamination control, resin choice, and end-of-life design strategy.

Smart controls and modified plasticizing systems help stabilize recyclate injection molding despite variations in viscosity and feedstock.