February 7, 2025Key 2025 Targets of the EU Single-Use Plastics Directive2025 is a key milestone in the EU’s fight against plastic pollution, paving the way for more significant progress by 2030. Read more
February 6, 2025Plastic Waste Solutions: Key Trends in Developing EconomiesWith economic shifts and rising investments, developing countries are transforming plastic waste into valuable resources. Read more
January 15, 2025Shaping the Global Plastic Pollution Treaty: SPE’s Role in INC-5Conor Carlin, SPE President, discusses SPE’s role in the Global Plastic Pollution Treaty, emphasizing its position as an impartial, technical organization capable of contributing to the treaty’s inherent challenges. Read more
December 13, 2024PFAS-Free Repellent Coatings: A Safer Alternative for TextilesThe global push to replace PFAS-based fabric treatments has driven significant research into safer, more sustainable liquid-repellent coatings. Read more
December 6, 2024Durable Plastics That Biodegrade in OceansA team of researchers at the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science has created an innovative plastic designed to combat microplastic pollution. Read more
November 28, 2024Europe’s Plastics Industry in 2023Plastics Europe has published its latest study, Plastics—The Fast Facts 2024, which presents preliminary global and European plastics production data for 2023. Read more
November 26, 2024SPE – A Key Observer in the Global Plastics TreatyIn a recent conversation with Plastics Engineering, SPE’s spokespersons outlined the organization’s role in supporting the Global Plastics Treaty. Read more
November 19, 2024PFAS at a Glance: Challenges and Industry ImpactsThe Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) recently hosted its annual event in Baltimore, bringing together over 150 professionals focused on the pressing issue of PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances). Read more
October 30, 2024Enhancing Biodegradability with Foaming TechnologyFoaming biodegradable bioplastics offers a revolutionary approach to improving both material efficiency and environmental impact. Read more
October 14, 2024Leachables in Medical Plastics – What’s The Issue?What are leachables in medical plastics? Why are they relevant and what is the issue? Diving into this topic impacts us all. Read more
September 26, 2024The Impact of PTFE in MedicalPlastics such as PTFE flood the medical industry daily. Examining PTFE’s past and present guides us towards its sustainable future. Read more
September 24, 2024PFAS Legislation- What’s Next?PFAS regulation. Should they stay, or should they go? Legislative insights offer answers to common questions. Read more