October 24, 2025Lead-Free Stabilization for PVC PipesHybrid stabilizers and smart extrusion enhance PVC pipe durability, recyclability, and energy efficiency for a sustainable future. Read more
October 2, 2025In-Situ Investigations for Plastic Degradation in the Deep SeaDeep in the western Pacific Ocean, researchers investigated the microorganisms contributing to plastic degradation. Read more
August 20, 2025Microplastics and Nanoplastics: Hard to See, Harder to StopDr. Prithu Mukhopadhyay, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Vinyl and Additive Technology, shares insights on microplastics and their impact. Read more
August 19, 2025EU Launches First Certified Reference Material for Microplastic AnalysisA new certified reference material from the European Commission advances the standardization of microplastic analysis in a water matrix. Read more
August 13, 2025Microplastics and Nanoplastics: What Science Tells Us About Their EffectsMicroplastics and nanoplastics are widespread; current studies explore their sources, impacts, and engineering solutions for sustainability. Read more
June 26, 2025Engineering Innovations for Microplastic Prevention and ControlWith new regulations focused on tire wear, pellet containment, and filtration, microplastic control now requires coordinated advances across materials, processes, and detection methods. Read more
June 18, 2025EU Biodegradability Regulations for Agricultural ApplicationsRegulations are shaping the agriculture industry’s use of plastic. Read more