November 1, 2025Customizable, 3D-Printable Non-Pneumatic Tires for Wheelchair UseThese honeycomb flexible-spoke non-pneumatic tires (FS-NPT) bring more comfort to wheelchair users. Read more
October 28, 2025On Track to Better Performance: Composites for Railroad TiesRecycled plastic composites are transforming railroad ties, offering higher strength, longer life, and reduced train wear compared to wood or concrete. Read more
October 20, 2025Controlling Gloss and Surface Appearance in Injection MoldingSurface gloss in injection molding depends on flow, temperature, and pressure balance—key factors for flawless, high-value plastic parts. Read more
October 14, 2025Neo Vintage Design: How Generation Z is Rewriting the Rules of Nostalgic PackagingGen Z’s anemoia is reshaping packaging—neo-vintage design blends nostalgic cues with modern function, giving legacy brands an authentic edge. Read more
October 10, 2025Read Your Material Datasheet to Cut Molding Costs and DefectsLearn to read material datasheets—MFI, rheology, HDT, modulus, shrinkage and CTE—to cut injection molding cycle time and avoid warpage and rework. Read more
October 9, 2025Why 2025 Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) Targets Are SlippingPCR use doubled since 2019, yet 2025 packaging targets slip from supply, costs, and infrastructure gaps—what must change to meet 2030 goals? 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
October 7, 2025Latin America Advances Circularity Without a Global TreatyColombia and Latin America advance circular plastics with eco-design, R&D, and regulation, proving circularity moves forward without a global treaty. Read more
October 3, 2025GelSana’s Cleragel: Next-Generation Hydrogel for Chronic WoundsCleragel, a novel, anti-inflammatory hydrogel, could soon change the standard of care for chronic wounds. Read more
October 2, 2025PLASTICS and SPE Announce Historic MergerWith their merger, PLASTICS and SPE combine complementary strengths in advocacy, research, and education to better serve the plastics industry. Read more