Circular Economy

Innovative technologies are optimizing the waste-to-energy process: saving plastic waste from landfills and turning it into valuable resources.

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

An open data-sharing platform provides information on PFAS alternatives for use in manufacturing.

AI is unlocking the secrets of sustainable bioplastics, paving the way for a greener future without sacrificing performance.

Despite current economic challenges, K 2025 remains the center of the plastics world, showcasing innovations and solutions for the sector. The leading trade fair will take place from October 8 to October 15, 2025, in Düsseldorf, Germany.

Kevlar is the ultimate ballistic material, known for its exceptional strength, high tenacity, and lightweight properties.

Ct-Cel (made from chitin and cellulose) is an efficient, eco-friendly solution for tackling microplastic pollution in water. Its removal efficiency is up to 99.9%.

Researchers investigated if per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) can permeate polyethylene (PE) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) water pipes.

The cellulose bioplastics market is rapidly expanding, driven by investments from companies like Amazon and leading research laboratories in biodegradable materials.

Shifting supply dynamics and evolving policies reshape the global polymer industry among changing investments and trade developments.

The growing concern over microplastic pollution has spurred the development of advanced analytical techniques to detect, identify, and quantify these tiny contaminants.

With over 700 PFAS features identified and 81 previously unknown compounds, machine learning reveals the scale of global contamination.