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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. 

Frequent out-of-stock (OOS) situations disrupt operations, leading to revenue losses, production delays, and customer dissatisfaction.

Innovative technologies are optimizing the waste-to-energy process: saving plastic waste from landfills and turning it into valuable resources.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the location of SPE’s ANTEC 2025 conference, recently completed a massive automation update for the city’s recycling facility.

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

An open data-sharing platform provides information on PFAS alternatives for use in manufacturing.

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.

The diesel effect can occur in molds with insufficient venting, leading to burned parts in injection molding. However, several solutions can help prevent this defect.

Plastic film’s slip and friction characteristics are essential for optimal performance in flexible packaging. Modifying these characteristics with additives can greatly benefit manufacturers.