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Consumers stand to earn cash back for recycling jugs in their curbside bins.

Servo-powered hydraulic micromolding model saves energy, has faster molding speed.

Its first additive manufacturing system, powerPrint, runs composite materials.

Firms successfully process novel hybrid ‘PET/F’ resin into preforms, then bottles.

Plastic waste has become one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time, and addressing it requires groundbreaking advancements. SPE recently announced their upcoming conference, “Reducing Plastic Waste Through Artificial Intelligence and Digitalization” (October 16-17 in Baltimore, MD.), that will include industry leaders, experts, and innovators who will address how artificial intelligence (AI) and digitalization are revolutionizing the plastic industry, offering robust solutions that can effectively mitigate plastic waste and optimize its usage through increased recycling.

A new polyurethane foam and a PEEK film win 2023 Altair Enlighten Awards.

Nexboard developer Xeriant develops a fiber-reinforced polymer composite sourced from recycled plastics.

Five companies in Bergamo, Italy, partner to turn used apparel into motorbike handguards.

Improvements in PCR supply and end-use standards could keep more plastics waste from landfills.

Ecopol makes biodegradable and water-soluble packaging films.

Government report cites benefits and concerns of using recycled materials in high-volume market.

U.S. recycling rate could be increased, and profitable business developed, by diverting recyclate for infrastructure.