December 18, 2024Top 5 Articles on Sustainability in 2024Plastics Engineering has selected the Top 5 Articles on Sustainability in 2024, showcasing the most impactful advancements in eco-friendly materials, innovative recycling methods, and regulation. Read more
December 17, 2024Okeanos: Transforming Packaging with Stone-Based TechnologyAs global demand for sustainable packaging intensifies, Okeanos emerges as a transformative leader with its innovative Made From Stone technology. Read more
December 6, 2024Durable Plastics That Biodegrade in OceansA team of researchers at the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science has created an innovative plastic designed to combat microplastic pollution. Read more
December 5, 2024Transparent Sprayable Films: Advancing Agriculture GrowthAs climate change and global population growth accelerate, researchers are developing sustainable solutions to improve food security and crop yields. Read more
December 3, 2024Strategies for Sustainable Plastic ToysDeveloping a greener plastic industry starts with defining clear and actionable strategies. Read more
November 28, 2024Europe’s Plastics Industry in 2023Plastics Europe has published its latest study, Plastics—The Fast Facts 2024, which presents preliminary global and European plastics production data for 2023. Read more
November 26, 2024SPE – A Key Observer in the Global Plastics TreatyIn a recent conversation with Plastics Engineering, SPE’s spokespersons outlined the organization’s role in supporting the Global Plastics Treaty. Read more
November 26, 2024Enhanced Epoxy Asphalt: New Self-Healing Technology The editor’s choice for November 2024 in SPE’s Polymer Composites journal is “Introducing Diels-Alder reaction with carbon nanotubes for the enhanced repair performance of epoxy resin modified asphalt.” Read more
November 20, 2024Polyamide Nanocomposites: A Shift in Sustainable PackagingAs sustainability takes center stage in packaging innovation, integrating Nanosilicates into polyamide has emerged as a key solution for industries demanding both durability and environmental responsibility. Read more
November 19, 2024PFAS at a Glance: Challenges and Industry ImpactsThe Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) recently hosted its annual event in Baltimore, bringing together over 150 professionals focused on the pressing issue of PFAS (Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances). Read more