August 9, 2023Covestro Starts PUR Elastomer Production at New Shanghai PlantMaterials used in offshore wind turbines and to manufacture photovoltaic panels. Read more
August 4, 2023Origin, Husky Claim ‘Commercialization Milestone’ for Advanced PackagingFirms successfully process novel hybrid ‘PET/F’ resin into preforms, then bottles. Read more
July 31, 2023RadiciGroup Promotes Circularity of Its Nylon Cycling BibsFive companies in Bergamo, Italy, partner to turn used apparel into motorbike handguards. Read more
July 31, 2023Infrastructure Could Play a Big Role in Boosting Plastics RecyclingImprovements in PCR supply and end-use standards could keep more plastics waste from landfills. Read more
July 28, 2023Ampacet Adds Acetaldehyde Scavenger for PET and rPET Water BottlesAdditive is formulated to reduce AA content by up to 80 percent. Read more
July 25, 2023Zotefoams Agrees to Long-Term PVDF Supply Deal With SolvayU.K.-based firm targets its closed-cell, crosslinked foam in aircraft interiors. Read more
July 21, 2023Lightning Fast rPET Process Molds Thinwall Food ContainersEngel technology rapidly converts up to 100 percent recycled PET into ‘green’ food packaging. Read more
July 20, 2023Regulators Eye Extended Producer Responsibility Rules for PackagingEPR is controversial as environmental policy but may have some redeeming qualities. Read more
July 20, 2023Thinwall Packaging Conference Cites Problems in Recycling InfrastructureLow collection rates of some polymers and looming regulations could upend materials use. Read more
July 19, 2023Oil From Plastics Waste Converted to Certified Circular PolymersEnergy giants develop technology to create feedstock at scale for sustainable resins. Read more
July 19, 2023Xtellar Launches Biobased EVA Resin for Large-Format 3D PrintingXtellar develops industry-first, biobased EVA pellet resin for large-format 3D printing. Read more
July 18, 2023NOVA Chemicals Slates First Mechanical Recycling FacilityIndiana plant to supply over 100 million pounds of recyclate for Syndigo recycled PE resin. Read more