September 12, 2025PFAS-Free Triboelectric Nanogenerators for Sports WearablesSports wearables often use triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs), and recent advances allow them to become PFAS-free. Read more
September 4, 2025U.S. Regulations for Plastic Manufacturing CompaniesA brief overview of the most relevant U.S. regulations established and emerging plastic manufacturers must comply with. Read more
August 26, 2025Cap-and-Trade Policy: Is it Beneficial for Plastic Waste Management?As policymakers seek practical regulatory approaches for plastic waste, a cap-and-trade (CAT) system offers one possible framework. Read more
August 25, 2025Regulatory Frameworks for AI-Powered Plastic SortingAs artificial intelligence transforms the identification, sorting, and recovery of plastics, regulators are racing to keep pace with a technology poised to redefine the future of recycling. Read more
August 21, 2025What the EV Boom Means for PlasticsElectric vehicle sales reached 17.6 million units in 2024, marking rapid growth and transforming the global automotive landscape. Read more
August 18, 2025Rethinking Composite Safety in Deep-Ocean SubmersiblesImplosion of carbon fiber submersible raises questions about composites in undersea vessels. Read more
August 12, 2025Policy as a Catalyst: Promoting Company Reflexivity in the Plastics IndustryA study on EU efforts to reduce marine pollution investigated how regulation can foster reflexive thinking and behavior within companies. Read more
August 8, 2025SPE at INC‑5.2: A Technical Voice in PolicySPE reinforces its role as a technical voice at INC‑5.2, promoting science-based solutions for a practical, global plastics treaty. Read more
July 30, 2025Advancing the Global Plastics Treaty: From Busan to GenevaThe INC-5 summit in Busan advanced the Global Plastics Treaty; Geneva 2025 aims to resolve key issues like production limits and funding. Read more
July 28, 2025Certified-Renewable Plastics at Industrial ScaleSABIC, BASF, and Braskem are using certified-renewable plastics to reshape supply chains with drop-in, low-carbon, ISCC PLUS-certified solutions. Read more