Materials

In a world of excessive branding, a new packaging trend is emerging that’s as much about what’s missing as what remains: Naked packaging design.

MacroCycle Technologies is redefining PET recycling through a scalable, energy-efficient molecular upcycling process.

Empowered by the global crisis of plastic fiber waste, Healix, a Dutch start-up, aims to close the loop by creating infinity polymers from recovered fishing and farming plastic waste. 

For polyester, bio-based raw materials, emerging biodegradable products, and more efficient post-treatment processes hint towards a greener future.

Free flow or jetting is a defect associated with poor gate design. It should be checked for as part of any new mold design process.

Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) strategies drive sustainability of production, consumption, and disposal by making producers accountable for plastic waste and leveraging market-driven incentives.

AI is unlocking the secrets of sustainable bioplastics, paving the way for a greener future without sacrificing performance.

The market for polymer-based chiller components is expanding rapidly as industries seek cost efficiency, corrosion resistance, and energy savings.

A groundbreaking photosensitive PEEK ink is revolutionizing additive manufacturing and the polymer industry.

Despite current economic challenges, K 2025 remains the center of the plastics world, showcasing innovations and solutions for the sector. The leading trade fair will take place from October 8 to October 15, 2025, in Düsseldorf, Germany.