Sustainability

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.

Coated polycarbonate shows potential for movable side windows in automobiles, boasting high visibility after weathering.

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

Researchers are pushing the boundaries of vehicle mass reduction by testing polymer metal hybrid (PMH) suspension components.

The incorporation of recycled polymers into transparent applications challenges engineers to control haze, color shifts, and light scattering.

Plastics save lives, and the next frontier in medical innovation is making them as sustainable as they are essential.

Advances in high-performance polymers are enabling subway systems to meet demands for fire safety, structural efficiency, and lifecycle durability.

Plastic recycling in the United Kingdom faces persistent structural difficulties. Although household participation is high, overall recovery rates remain well below national and international targets.

Sports wearables often use triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs), and recent advances allow them to become PFAS-free.

Blind box toys and collectibles have surged globally, bringing a new niche to the plastic industry.