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To increase the amount of recycled content in plastic products, quality assurance of recyclates must improve. Some manufacturers attempt to characterize the PCR in-house, and DSC tools will be crucial.

Recycling 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.

Innovative carbon capture technologies are revolutionizing the plastics industry by reducing GHG emissions and transforming carbon waste into valuable materials.

Reuse, resale, and refill are three innovative business models that take old-school solutions to the next level. They can help to reduce plastic waste and significantly drive sustainability.

Domenic Di Mondo, President of GreenMantra Technologies, spoke to Plastics Engineering Magazine at NPE 2024 about the company’s innovations.

Global demand drives the surge of the single-use plastic (SUP) packaging market to unprecedented numbers despite government restraints.

Single-use plastic (SUP) bans aim to decrease plastic waste pollution. However, their implementation has unintentional economic and environmental consequences.

Researchers from Cornell University conducted a study that produced the first-ever microplastics human uptake map across 109 major countries worldwide. They found that humans often consume microplastics (MPs) in table salt, seafood, meat, and drinks.

Formerra is a global high-performance materials distributor with a dedicated focus on sustainability and business development. The company has found a niche in sustainable packaging, materials, and solutions.

ExxonMobil is using Techmer PM’s TechSperse dispersion technology to help HDPE blow molders reduce the let-down ratio of the colorant, thereby saving money and enabling thinner-walled containers while maintaining consistent coloring.

MXene hydrogels are emerging as innovative materials with promising applications across various industries, including conductive plastic materials and packaging.

Embracing sustainability and advanced technology, thermoforming evolves to deliver innovative, automated and eco-friendly solutions in plastic manufacturing.