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Recycled polypropylene enters pipe systems under rising mandates, yet impurity control ultimately governs crack kinetics and service life.

After decades of gradual change, the EU’s updated End-of-Life Vehicles Directive drives a fundamental shift in automotive design and manufacturing.

Plastics save lives, and the next frontier in medical innovation is making them as sustainable as they are essential.

Plastic recycling in the United Kingdom faces persistent structural difficulties. Although household participation is high, overall recovery rates remain well below national and international targets.

As policymakers seek practical regulatory approaches for plastic waste, a cap-and-trade (CAT) system offers one possible framework.

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

Recent Danimer Scientific and Brightmark bankruptcies have raised concerns around bioplastics and economics. Can a more innovative strategy shift the balance?

Tire recycling covers less than 30% of the new tires. As sustainability regulations tighten and raw material costs rise, the race is on to develop economically viable recycling methods that meet technical performance standards.

Companies worldwide are reevaluating their production processes. One major shift is the use of recycled content in manufacturing.

Polyurethane foams recycling rates remain low with less than 10% of polyurethane. Landfills receive millions of tons of foam annually, contributing to environmental pollution.