Regulation

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. Microplastic pollution has moved from a niche concern to a major focus of environmental regulation. Early efforts…

A new one-step, room-temperature extraction method enables accurate, non-targeted quantification of Non-Intentionally Added Substances (NIAS) in Polystyrene.

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

As the EU rewrites the rules on packaging, engineers face a complex task: making plastics recyclable, compliant, and competitive by 2030.

The European Commission banned the use and trading of Bisphenol A (BPA) and other bisphenols in food contact materials.

The UK’s Extended Producer Responsibility scheme reshapes packaging design and recycling. Businesses now face new rules, fees, and sustainability standards.

Recent Danimer Scientific and Brightmark bankruptcies have raised concerns around bioplastics and economics. Can a more innovative strategy shift the balance?

If PFAS are found nearly everywhere, what are the most effective methods for their destruction and disposal? Let’s explore the available techniques.

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) strategies drive sustainability of production, consumption, and disposal by making producers accountable for plastic waste and leveraging market-driven incentives.