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Companies that produce Fluoropolymers may try to switch to PFAS-free solutions or ask for an exemption, which could be temporary.

Colorado State University researchers say they have developed a series of polymers that mimic the properties of polyolefins and are more easily recycled.

Engel developed a technology that allows the production of parts with recycled plastic (PCR) at their core and virgin plastic at the skin.

Manufacturers can find additives in the market that could help them increase the PCR content and improve their final product quality.

The University of Houston has received a $4 million grant to expand its research into the recycling and upcycling of polyolefins into useful end products.

Ampacet masterbatches protect food and drug packaging.

Virginia Tech researchers cite benefits of plastics soap process in commercial scale-up.

Virginia Tech researchers develop process to convert polyolefin waste into soap precursor.

Scientex, a major producer of stretch film and flexible packaging based in Malaysia, worked with resin producer SABIC to develop material for what the partners say is the world’s first flexible food packaging based on advanced recycled ocean-based plastics (OBP), using SABIC’s certified circular polypropylene (PP).

Plastics waste gets new life and positive reviews as an asphalt additive for roads and other hard surfaces.