Strategy

Plastic solar cells have struggled for years, but perovskite and plastic films could change that. This breakthrough may speed up commercialization..

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

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

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.

The global medical elastomer market reached $9.57 billion in 2024, and analysts expect it to grow to $14.27 billion by 2029, with an 8.3% CAGR.

The world is bracing to adapt as the new administration reveals its hand. Changes in trade agreements will likely reshape supply chains.

Matmerize revolutionizes polymer R&D with PolymRize, an AI-driven software enabling faster, sustainable material innovation and optimization.

The polymer waste management market will reach USD 6 billion by 2030, growing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 2.7% from 2025.

Dr. Prithu Mukhopadhyay, the SPE Journal of Vinyl & Additive Technology editor, discusses key aspects of PFAS, future regulations, and potential developments.