June 13, 2024Polyurethane (PU) Insulation: Repowered PerformancePolyurethane (PU) Insulation is highly efficient and widely employed. The escalating demand for energy consumption standards underscores the need to repower it. Read more
December 29, 2023Solving Material Development Bottlenecks With AIHitachi High-Tech developed an AI tool that enabled them to reduce their research on biodegradable additives from 120 days to two days. Researchers have used AI in the development of new materials and additives for the production of plastics. Some companies are looking for alternatives to suit their customers’ needs. Read more
November 24, 2023Building Blocks Made of Plastics Waste Spur Affordable ConstructionBlock Solutions Oy, of Mutala, Finland, wants to make sustainable and affordable building construction a snap. And the concept is quickly catching on globally. Prompted in 2016 by discussions with the United Nations and driven by a desire to create a way to quickly build shelter for people in need, Markus Silfverberg conceived the idea of eco-friendly modular blocks. Read more
November 20, 2023Fluoropolymers are Considered PFASThe use of “forever chemicals” in the European Union would be largely banned under a proposal issued by the European Chemicals Agency. At the same time, more US states continue to ban PFAS-containing products without a clear roadmap for the plastic industry. Read more
September 22, 2023Circle of Life: PVC Building Materials Are More Recyclable Than EverPolyvinyl chloride is widely used in durable building and construction goods, notably pipe, windows, siding, flooring and roofing. PVC manufacturers have long reused regrind and refined their processes to minimize post-industrial (or pre-consumer) scrap. Read more
June 7, 2023Recycled Plastic Pavers Deflect Rainwater From Urban SurfacesAn innovative paving system from recycled plastic solves flooding problems in urban areas Read more
June 7, 2023Gender Bias In DesignThe lack of input by women in everyday product designs can have unintended, even deadly, consequences It’s generally not a good strategy to ignore half of your prospective customers, employees, partners or clients. And yet that is exactly what happens… Read more
June 6, 2023Reinforcing Concrete With Mixed Plastics WasteCRDC Global develops RESIN8, a mixed plastics waste additive that boosts concrete properties. Read more
June 6, 2023Dubai to 3D Print MosqueThe Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD) of Dubai plans to build the world’s first 3D-printed mosque there. Construction is due to begin in October and be completed by early 2025. Located in Bur Dubai and covering 1,997 square meters (21,500 square feet), it will accommodate 600 worshippers. Read more