Circular Economy

Non-recyclable polymer design destroys terminal value. Examine how NPV and IRR metrics can address structural financial distortions in plastics.

Upstream design decisions determine the success of plastic circularity. This analysis examines the gap between technical and effective recycling.

Enzymatic polymerization of plant sugars allows for precise molecular control to replace persistent polyquaterniums in high-volume fabric care.

Hospitals adopt sustainable materials, smarter packaging, and greener procurement to cut waste and emissions while protecting patient safety in 2026.

What it takes for sustainable plastics to work in pharma, with insights from Dr. Beate Mueller-Tiemann.

Researchers developed a novel, bio-based composite, enhanced with essential oil and chitosan, designed specifically for cosmetics packaging.

Biodegradable polymer blends strengthen and diversify sustainable applications in packaging, agriculture, and medicine.

The Geolectric lantern shows how enclosure materials affect repairability, safety chemistry, and end-of-life pathways in electronics.

Fraunhofer validates solvent and glycolysis routes that convert contaminated packaging waste into textile-grade PP and PET fibers.

A decision made at the pigment stage can decide whether a plastic product is recyclable at all.