July 25, 2023Zotefoams Agrees to Long-Term PVDF Supply Deal With SolvayU.K.-based firm targets its closed-cell, crosslinked foam in aircraft interiors. Read more
July 24, 2023Editor’s Opinion: Anti-Plastics Rhetoric of Green Groups Fails Spectacularly when Critical Medical Services NeededThe ubiquity of plastics in medical is impressive. The catheter that unblocked my LDA and implanted a stent included an artery-opening balloon that’s usually made of PET or polyamide. It might be possible to do an angioplasty with a plastics-free catheter, but the procedure would be dicey and possibly more invasive. Read more
July 21, 2023Lightning Fast rPET Process Molds Thinwall Food ContainersEngel technology rapidly converts up to 100 percent recycled PET into ‘green’ food packaging. Read more
July 20, 2023Regulators Eye Extended Producer Responsibility Rules for PackagingEPR is controversial as environmental policy but may have some redeeming qualities. Read more
July 20, 2023Thinwall Packaging Conference Cites Problems in Recycling InfrastructureLow collection rates of some polymers and looming regulations could upend materials use. Read more
July 19, 2023Oil From Plastics Waste Converted to Certified Circular PolymersEnergy giants develop technology to create feedstock at scale for sustainable resins. Read more
July 19, 2023Xtellar Launches Biobased EVA Resin for Large-Format 3D PrintingXtellar develops industry-first, biobased EVA pellet resin for large-format 3D printing. Read more
July 18, 2023NOVA Chemicals Slates First Mechanical Recycling FacilityIndiana plant to supply over 100 million pounds of recyclate for Syndigo recycled PE resin. Read more
July 18, 2023Q2 Plastics Economy Is Holding Its Own in Difficult TimesSecond-quarter results show mixed signs for the U.S. industry’s key sector. Read more
July 17, 2023Plastics Hall of Fame Seeking Nominees for Class of 2024Individuals are recognized for their lifetime achievements and contributions to plastics. Read more
July 14, 2023Flexible Packaging Made from Recycled Ocean PlasticsScientex, a major producer of stretch film and flexible packaging based in Malaysia, worked with resin producer SABIC to develop material for what the partners say is the world’s first flexible food packaging based on advanced recycled ocean-based plastics (OBP), using SABIC’s certified circular polypropylene (PP). Read more
July 12, 2023Multi-material 3D Printer Enables Printing of Flexible ElectronicsMulti-wavelength, high-powered lasers are key to printing flexible, stretchable circuits. Read more