Recycling

Researchers have developed a method to recycle styrene foam into valuable electronic materials.

Why an assessment of the next gen of injection molding is needed? The global injection molding market was valued at USD 265.1 billion in 2020 and is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.6% from 2021 to 2028.

The study revealed that only the biodegradable-compostable packaging fully decomposed. Oxo-biodegradables showed minimal degradation.

PVC Composites reinforced with non-metallic printed circuit boards (PCBs) offer a groundbreaking solution to the escalating e-waste crisis, as it integrates sustainable practices with enhanced material performance.

Recycling has become a turning point for environmental sustainability, reducing waste, and conserving natural resources. However, not all materials are equally easy to recycle.

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.

Plastic credits aim to mitigate global plastic pollution and foster sustainable waste management practices.

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

The lower recycling rates worldwide have demonstrated that effectively managing plastic waste needs multiple recycling technologies.

A paradigm shift is underway as the plastics industry moves towards sustainability. However, healthcare plastics present challenges that must be overcome to incorporate PCR in their applications and enhance circularity.

University of Southern Queensland researchers are recycling polyethylene mulch film into low-carbon hydrogen and graphene.