Recycling

New research shows polycarbonate from bioprocessing devices can be recycled, challenging circularity limits in healthcare plastics.

Recycled PolyAl beverage cartons are finding new life as design-forward furniture.

High-performance photocatalysts can upcycle post-consumer polyester under mild conditions.

Advancements in biotechnology highlight how engineered microbial catalysts can recycle plastic waste in vivo.

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A newly developed, open-access tool helps plastic recyclers pinpoint appropriate market applications.

Researchers are fine-tuning computer vision systems to help identify and sort plastic waste on construction sites.

The new EU 10/2011 and REACH mandates shift the focus of plastic compliance toward pigments and additives, affecting NIR recyclability and migration limits.

Subcritical water treatment at 325°C removes 96% of VOCs and pigments from PE/PP blends while preserving 94% of molecular weight for high-value reuse.

Non-recyclable polymer design destroys terminal value. Examine how NPV and IRR metrics can address structural financial distortions in plastics.