October 27, 2023FDA Accepts Recycled Linear LDPE for Food-ContactU.S. Food & Drug Administration accepts LLDPE resin mechanically recycled from stretch film for use at up to 100 percent level in food-contact packaging. Read more
October 27, 20233D Printer Regulations: New York’s Fight Against Ghost GunsA recent development in New York has thrust the issue of 3D printed firearms into the spotlight of legislative discussions. This development follows a series of arrests in the state, all linked to the production of untraceable weapons manufactured using 3D printers. Read more
October 26, 2023Charge Amps Taps Renewable Lexan PC for EV ChargersCharge Amps uses circular grade of SABIC’s Lexan PC to injection mold a new EV charger housing. The resin reduces carbon emissions in housing production. Read more
October 26, 2023Plastics Europe’s Roadmap Toward a Greener Future has €235 Billion Price TagPlastics Europe, the polymer producers’ trade group, launched its Plastics Transition roadmap to establish a pathway to circularity and a net-zero future. Read more
October 25, 2023Groundbreaking E-Ray Corvette Wins SPE Vehicle Team Engineering AwardChevrolet’s first electric hybrid Corvette wins 2023 SPE Vehicle Team Engineering Award. Sports car is powered by electric motor and a small-block V-8. Read more
October 24, 2023Nordson Filters Helping Blown Film Makers Incorporate More Recycled ContentBlown film manufacturers need to increase their use of recycled resin while maintaining product quality and plant efficiency. Nordson filters are helping. Read more
October 24, 2023Natural Fibers are Trending for Plastic ReinforcementBComp, a Swiss composites company brings to the table a natural fiber alternative for reinforced plastics compared to carbon fiber. Read more
October 23, 2023Hellweg Designs Shredder for Energy Savings and High VolumeHellweg Maschinenbau designs a wet shredder for plastics recycling that significantly reduces energy costs while maximizing throughput rate. Read more
October 23, 2023Domo brings its sustainable nylon resins to power tools and safety knivesPolyamides producer Domo Chemicals celebrated earning an EcoVadis Gold sustainability rating by showcasing eco-minded partnerships with MCG and Martor. Read more
October 20, 2023Sandwich Injection Molding to Increase Post-Consumer Recycled ContentEngel developed a technology that allows the production of parts with recycled plastic (PCR) at their core and virgin plastic at the skin. Read more
October 20, 2023Identification of Polymer Behavior from Nonequibiaxial Elongation TestIn the world of plastics, the quest for perfection is a relentless one. Plastic bottles, ubiquitous in our lives, may appear simple, but their creation is a complex dance of materials and processes. At the heart of this intricate ballet… Read more
October 20, 2023Kia Using Innovative, Sustainable Materials in its Latest Vehicle InteriorsKia Corp. wants to go green in its future car interiors. This involves using a range of natural and recycled materials, from mushrooms to fishing nets. Read more