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From Crude to Cost: The Oil-Plastic Price Connection

6 months ago

Petroleum is the primary feedstock for plastic production, so fluctuations in oil prices significantly impact manufacturing and supply chain costs.

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A Critical Review of Bioplastics Growth: Re-evaluating Forecasts

6 months ago

Despite strong bioplastic growth, 2025 data reveal that earlier optimistic forecasts overstated expectations, reflecting a more complex market reality.

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Net-Zero Backpack: VAUDE and BASF Bring Climate-Neutral Polyamide to Market

6 months ago

VAUDE and BASF launch a net-zero polyamide backpack, showcasing how drop-in sustainable materials can support climate-neutral product design.

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Dopamine Design: The Psychology of Vibrant Packaging

6 months ago

A revolution in color and form is reshaping how products visually communicate, with vibrant aesthetics becoming the new language for…

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Energy Efficiency in FDM 3D Printing

6 months ago

Seventy percent of FDM energy goes to the heated bed, but adjusting processing parameters can cut this waste in half…

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Advancing the Global Plastics Treaty: From Busan to Geneva

7 months ago

The INC-5 summit in Busan advanced the Global Plastics Treaty; Geneva 2025 aims to resolve key issues like production limits…

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K 2025 Preview: Game-Changing Plastics Technologies on the Horizon

7 months ago

K 2025 preview unveils cutting-edge plastics tech: low-carbon materials, advanced recycling, smart thermoplastics, and EV-ready polycarbonates.

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High-Performance Plastics with a Costa Rican Seal

7 months ago

Costa Rica, already a leader in medical device exports, is emerging as a key global hub for high-performance plastic components.

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Certified-Renewable Plastics at Industrial Scale

7 months ago

SABIC, BASF, and Braskem are using certified-renewable plastics to reshape supply chains with drop-in, low-carbon, ISCC PLUS-certified solutions.

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Glenn Beall: A Legacy of Innovation, Education, and Leadership in Plastics

7 months ago

Plastics Engineering honors Glenn Beall’s remarkable journey, highlighting his deep impact on design, education, and industry collaboration.