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EU Biodegradability Regulations for Agricultural Applications

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Regulations are shaping the agriculture industry’s use of plastic.

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EU’s PPWR: Strategies for Compliance by 2030

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As the EU rewrites the rules on packaging, engineers face a complex task: making plastics recyclable, compliant, and competitive by…

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The EU Banned BPA and Other Bisphenols in Food-Contact Materials

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The European Commission banned the use and trading of Bisphenol A (BPA) and other bisphenols in food contact materials.

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FDA Accelerates Approvals for Recycled Plastics in Food Packaging

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U.S. Food & Drug Administration accepts LLDPE resin mechanically recycled from stretch film for use at up to 100 percent…

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Earth Brands’ Earth Cup: Biodegradable Disposable Cups

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Earth Brands, founded by two sophomores at Williams College, aims to replace disposable plastic cups on college campuses—and beyond.

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The Challenge and Promise of Nylon 66 Recycling

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Technological breakthroughs promise to revolutionize nylon recycling and drive material circularity across industries.

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The Role of Foamed Plastics in Reusable Drinkware

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Foamed plastics and renewable polymers drive next-gen sustainable drinkware, which uses less material, improves insulation, and is fully recyclable.

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Zinc Dodecyl Sulfate: A Cleaner Path to Rubber Vulcanization

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Zinc Dodecyl Sulfate boosts rubber strength and stiffness while reducing zinc waste, offering a greener alternative to ZnO in Styrene-butadiene…

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Nina Day: Leading a Plastic Revolution as a Mother and CEO

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Nina Day, a woman, single mother, and CEO, shares her journey of resilience, sustainability, and breaking barriers in Germany’s male-dominated…

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Flame Treatment 4.0: Fire, Science, and Smarter Manufacturing

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New digital tools, including fluid dynamics simulations and AI, now allow engineers to optimize flame treatment with unprecedented precision. To understand…