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Ecopol makes biodegradable and water-soluble packaging films.

Government report cites benefits and concerns of using recycled materials in high-volume market.

U.S. recycling rate could be increased, and profitable business developed, by diverting recyclate for infrastructure.

U.K.-based firm targets its closed-cell, crosslinked foam in aircraft interiors.

The ubiquity of plastics in medical is impressive. The catheter that unblocked my LDA and implanted a stent included an artery-opening balloon that’s usually made of PET or polyamide. It might be possible to do an angioplasty with a plastics-free catheter, but the procedure would be dicey and possibly more invasive.  

Engel technology rapidly converts up to 100 percent recycled PET into ‘green’ food packaging.

EPR is controversial as environmental policy but may have some redeeming qualities.

Low collection rates of some polymers and looming regulations could upend materials use.

Energy giants develop technology to create feedstock at scale for sustainable resins.

Xtellar develops industry-first, biobased EVA pellet resin for large-format 3D printing.

Indiana plant to supply over 100 million pounds of recyclate for Syndigo recycled PE resin.

Second-quarter results show mixed signs for the U.S. industry’s key sector.