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Circularity delays emissions, but geo-operations target mitigation by redirecting carbon from plastics into long-term geosphere storage via co-pyrolysis.

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) met to re-evaluate its 2023 proposal regarding per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).

Drawing on sedimentology, researchers have proposed a novel classification scheme for plastic waste of all sizes.

Bold minimalism uses negative space, typography, and color blocks to improve shelf impact and thumbnail readability in digital commerce.

Polyolefins define modern plastics, but their chemical stability now drives a new search for smarter transformation pathways

Fire performance of materials used in building and construction applications plays a critical role in protecting human life and limiting property damage during fire events.

Social commerce shifts beauty packaging into feeds. Engineers must control gloss, haze, defects, and durability while meeting barrier targets.

Green coagulation and nanocellulose foams improve microplastic removal, yet integration challenges include clogging and media handling.

Printable chipless RFID tags using MXene inks enable remote sorting and then dissolve in a caustic wash to avoid contamination of recyclate.

Machine learning (ML) enables rapid design of antimicrobial peptide (AMP)-mimetic polymers to treat bacterial infections.

Insights from K Show: 3D printing finds key niches in plastics, from conformal-cooling tooling to large-format parts and TPU lattices.

Collaborating through “COM-ART”, researchers and artists are turning information into action to support the circular economy of plastics.