Recycling

Hyphyn introduces enzyme-driven PVC biodegradation, achieving over 90% breakdown under ASTM D5511; however, real-world landfill validation remains pending.

A new sodium-based method upcycles PTFE into fluorochemicals at room temperature, reducing PFAS risk and recovering valuable fluorine.

Turning mixed plastic waste into hydrogen fuel and carbon nanomaterials for H₂ engines and advanced lubricant additives.

Design strategies that balance recyclability and repairability can extend electronics’ lifespan and support circular economy goals.

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.

Plastics compliance is shifting from regulation to strategy, driving costs, investor pressure, and innovation across UK and global supply chains.

After decades of gradual change, the EU’s updated End-of-Life Vehicles Directive drives a fundamental shift in automotive design and manufacturing.

Plastic recycling in the United Kingdom faces persistent structural difficulties. Although household participation is high, overall recovery rates remain well below national and international targets.

As artificial intelligence transforms the identification, sorting, and recovery of plastics, regulators are racing to keep pace with a technology poised to redefine the future of recycling.