July 17, 2025Multi-State EPR Compliance: Packaging Design Under PressureEPR laws across US states apply different material definitions, recyclability criteria, and PCR targets, making packaging design a key factor in determining compliance fees. Read more
July 15, 2025Enzymatic Bio-Recycling: How Close Are We to Industrial Scale?Some microorganisms can “eat” plastic by using it as a carbon and energy source. These tiny organisms could inspire the recycling methods of tomorrow. Read more
July 12, 2025Recycled PETG Powers Carbon Fiber Filaments for 3D PrintingIn a recent study published in Polymer Composites, researchers led by Sütcüler et al. unveiled a lab-scale process to manufacture continuous carbon fiber (CCF) filaments using recycled PETG (rPETG). Read more
July 10, 2025Transforming Black Plastic RecyclingCarbon black pigments blocked NIR sorting, hindering black plastic recycling, but new industry innovations are now solving the issue. Read more
July 8, 2025Bioplastics and Project 2025: Yesterday, Today, And TomorrowWith Project 2025 underway, what is the bio-based polymer research and development trajectory? Read more
July 3, 2025Colombian-Made Shrink Films with PCRShrink films made in Colombia set a new benchmark for sustainable packaging, delivering circular economy benefits without sacrificing quality or appearance. Read more
June 25, 2025Scaling Up Rubber Recycling Through Mechanochemical DevulcanizationA new large-scale recycling method uses mechanochemical devulcanization to recover and reuse EPDM rubber, enabling circularity without performance loss. Read more
June 24, 2025A Novel Analytical Approach to Detect NIAS in PolystyreneA new one-step, room-temperature extraction method enables accurate, non-targeted quantification of Non-Intentionally Added Substances (NIAS) in Polystyrene. Read more
June 17, 2025EU’s PPWR: Strategies for Compliance by 2030As the EU rewrites the rules on packaging, engineers face a complex task: making plastics recyclable, compliant, and competitive by 2030. Read more
June 16, 2025Earth Brands’ Earth Cup: Biodegradable Disposable CupsEarth Brands, founded by two sophomores at Williams College, aims to replace disposable plastic cups on college campuses—and beyond. Read more