March 25, 2025MacroCycle’s Molecular Approach to PET and Polyester RecyclingMacroCycle Technologies is redefining PET recycling through a scalable, energy-efficient molecular upcycling process. Read more
January 20, 2025Closing the Loop: PET Thermoforms and Bottles in SinergyPhase 2 of the “PET Thermoform Recycling Costs & Material Flow Project” examined the technical, economic, and logistical challenges of recycling PET thermoforms and proposed actionable solutions to address these barriers. Read more
September 14, 2024Vaporizing Plastics -Turning Waste into OlefinsThe University of California, Berkeley, developed a new catalytic chemical process that has the potential to revolutionize plastic recycling by converting waste polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) into valuable monomers. Read more
July 11, 2024PET Thermoforms- A New Landscape for PET RecyclingRecycling PET bottles has set a standard for other industries, but PET thermoforms are still gaining momentum. This industry segment is paving the way for a new landscape in PET recycling. Read more
February 16, 2024Recycled ABS Contributes to a More Sustainable ShowerHansgrohe and Phoenix Design have partnered to enable recycled ABS and upcycled PET to contribute to a more sustainable hand-held shower. The effort earned them a prestigious German eco-design award. Read more
February 6, 2024The Technology Behind Food-Grade rPETAdvanced machinery that can effectively decontaminate post-consumer plastics is the key to producing rPET with exceptionally high purity. This quality is essential for FDA-approved food-grade packaging. Read more