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Moving from the margins to the mainstream—why designing for disability creates universal solutions that benefit everyone.

Victoria’s approach to banning plastics provides a strong, scalable model for shaping national and international environmental policy.

Hydrogels offer smart drug delivery by mimicking tissue, holding water, and targeting disease sites with controlled therapeutic release.

Some microorganisms can “eat” plastic by using it as a carbon and energy source. These tiny organisms could inspire the recycling methods of tomorrow.

Connected packaging tech breaks physical barriers, linking real-world products with dynamic and immersive digital experiences.

With Project 2025 underway, what is the bio-based polymer research and development trajectory?

PVOH coatings offer plastics professionals a powerful tool for oxygen-sensitive packaging when designed for real conditions.

Canada regulators excluded fluoropolymers from PFAS classification based on factors related to environmental behavior and exposure risks.

With new regulations focused on tire wear, pellet containment, and filtration, microplastic control now requires coordinated advances across materials, processes, and detection methods.

New research explores how citrus waste can enhance biodegradable films for food applications.

Researchers are assessing a novel resin for plugging unused oil wells as an alternative to cement.

Regulations are shaping the agriculture industry’s use of plastic.