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Companies that produce Fluoropolymers may try to switch to PFAS-free solutions or ask for an exemption, which could be temporary.

After 37 years of covering the global plastics industry, Pat Toensmeier is stepping back from Plastics Engineering to consider future activities.

The most sustainable alternative for food contact seems to be the stainless-steel straws, which can be reused and do not contain PFAS.

Individuals are recognized for their lifetime achievements and contributions to plastics.

A trove of industry history: Glenn Beall’s office sports an eclectic collection of plastics applications, artifacts, books and toys like the polymer Slinky he is holding. Photos courtesy of Mark Richardson, Series1One Industry icon Glenn Beall stamps an indelible legacy…

Sal Monte continues to challenge conventional thinking about coupling agents and catalysts.