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Advancing the Global Plastics Treaty: From Busan to Geneva

2 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

2 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

2 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

2 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

2 months ago

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

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Getting PCR Right in Injection Molding

2 months ago

This is the second in a two-part series discussing adjusting your injection molding process to incorporate PCR.

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From Insulator to Conductor – Modifying Electrical Properties in Plastics

2 months ago

When two surfaces rub, static electricity builds as electrons move from one material to another during the contact and separation.

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How Inclusive Design is Reshaping Tomorrow’s Packaging

2 months ago

Moving from the margins to the mainstream—why designing for disability creates universal solutions that benefit everyone.

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Trends in Smart Hydrogels: Ready for Real-World Applications

2 months ago

Smart hydrogels are evolving from lab concepts to real-world tools, showing trends in biomedicine, robotics, and sustainable applications.

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Reversible Data Storage with Smart Hydrogels

2 months ago

Solvent-responsive hydrogel enables reversible, high-resolution data storage, encryption, and decryption with rapid switching and mechanical durability.