June 20, 2023Paved With Good Intentions: Plastics Waste Gets New Life as Asphalt AdditivePlastics waste gets new life and positive reviews as an asphalt additive for roads and other hard surfaces. 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 6, 2023Come Together: Thermoforming Conference Tackles Issues and ChallengesEuropean thermoforming conference highlights cooperative paths to process and regulatory challenges Read more
June 6, 2023Imagined and Created: SPE Auto Innovation Awards Highlight Component Design50th SPE Auto Innovation Awards highlight the indelible impact of plastics on component development Read more
May 31, 2023Flexible and Recyclable: Monomaterial Packaging Meets Sustainability NeedsIndustry turns to monomaterial packaging for circular economy needs. Read more
May 31, 2023SABIC Makes Polycarbonate From Mixed Recycled PlasticsSabic has announced the launch of certified circular polycarbonate (PC) resin and blends made from the upcycling of post-consumer mixed plastics. The company says the development is an industry first. The certified circular PC is produced in an advanced recycling… Read more
May 31, 2023States Veer Toward Extended Producer Responsibility LawsLaws mandating extended producer responsibility for packaging are gaining momentum Read more
May 27, 2023Dumb Machines Can Be SmartGranulators are low-tech outliers in the factory of the future, but advanced controls will make them more effective Read more
May 27, 2023No Pelletizing Needed for Injection MoldingEngel’s new two-stage process plasticizes recycled flake, increasing circularity and reducing CO2 emissions Read more
May 27, 2023Interest Grows in Chemical RecyclingThe process, also called advanced recycling, could bring circular sustainability to plastics if implemented on a large scale Momentum is building for chemical recycling. This technology, also known as advanced recycling, uses various processes to convert plastics waste into chemicals… Read more