October 21, 2025Impurities Threaten the Lifetime of Recycled Plastic PipesRecycled polypropylene enters pipe systems under rising mandates, yet impurity control ultimately governs crack kinetics and service life. Read more
October 8, 2025Making EPR Work for Textiles in the UKUK textiles recovery is collapsing under rising costs and public pressure. EPR remains the only workable route forward. Read more
September 25, 2025Optical Properties of Polymer Blends with Recycled ContentThe incorporation of recycled polymers into transparent applications challenges engineers to control haze, color shifts, and light scattering. Read more
September 10, 2025Sustainable Plastics Power the Blind Box BoomBlind box toys and collectibles have surged globally, bringing a new niche to the plastic industry. Read more
July 30, 2025K 2025 Preview: Game-Changing Plastics Technologies on the HorizonK 2025 preview unveils cutting-edge plastics tech: low-carbon materials, advanced recycling, smart thermoplastics, and EV-ready polycarbonates. Read more
July 29, 2025High-Performance Plastics with a Costa Rican SealCosta Rica, already a leader in medical device exports, is emerging as a key global hub for high-performance plastic components. Read more
July 9, 2025Polypropylene Waste for Binder Use in Building MaterialsResearchers are trying a different approach to composite building materials by using sand as filler and polypropylene waste as a binder. Read more
July 7, 2025Slashing Energy Use in PVC ExtrusionNew research reveals how optimizing PVC formulations and extrusion parameters can slash energy costs by up to 60% while maintaining product quality. Read more
June 28, 2025Why Canada Excludes Fluoropolymers from PFAS ClassificationCanada regulators excluded fluoropolymers from PFAS classification based on factors related to environmental behavior and exposure risks. Read more
June 16, 2025FDA Accelerates Approvals for Recycled Plastics in Food PackagingU.S. Food & Drug Administration accepts LLDPE resin mechanically recycled from stretch film for use at up to 100 percent level in food-contact packaging. Read more