Circular Economy

Researchers are investigating how polymers can play a part in reinforcing older masonry buildings, making them more resistant to earthquakes.

The plastics industry is undergoing a profound transformation. With increasing pressure to decarbonize, reduce waste, and remain globally competitive, stakeholders across Europe and the U.S. are rethinking how plastics are produced, used, and recycled.

Design strategies that balance recyclability and repairability can extend electronics’ lifespan and support circular economy goals.

Natural and mineral fillers enhance UV resistance in rotomolded polyethylene, reducing surface oxidation and improving material durability.

Mixed plastic waste can be transformed into activated carbon through microwave pyrolysis, improving CO₂ capture and recycling efficiency.

Explore how MDO units and EVOH resins enable recyclable mono-material packaging, meeting European PPWR rules while improving strength, barrier, and sustainability.

PCR use doubled since 2019, yet 2025 packaging targets slip from supply, costs, and infrastructure gaps—what must change to meet 2030 goals?

UK textiles recovery is collapsing under rising costs and public pressure. EPR remains the only workable route forward.

Colombia and Latin America advance circular plastics with eco-design, R&D, and regulation, proving circularity moves forward without a global treaty.

Deep in the western Pacific Ocean, researchers investigated the microorganisms contributing to plastic degradation.

Plastics compliance is shifting from regulation to strategy, driving costs, investor pressure, and innovation across UK and global supply chains.

After decades of gradual change, the EU’s updated End-of-Life Vehicles Directive drives a fundamental shift in automotive design and manufacturing.