Circular Economy

Researchers enhanced PVA biofilms with Putranjiva Roxburghii seed shells (PRSS), improving biodegradability and properties for eco-friendly packaging.

Researchers at James Cook University have developed a groundbreaking method to convert microplastics into graphene.

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) drives innovation across industries due to its properties like exceptional cost-performance ratio, versatility, and sustainability.

Denmark leads in environmental initiatives, including recycling Styrofoam (EPS). Widely used in packaging and insulation, expanded polystyrene presents significant challenges in waste management.

The University of California, Berkeley, developed a new catalytic chemical process that has the potential to revolutionize plastic recycling by converting waste polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) into valuable monomers.

Companies like Polymer Resources Ltd. lead pioneering technologies that address industry challenges and set new thermoplastic benchmarks.

Flexible packaging enhances our daily lives by protecting the food and goods we buy. However, as new trends emerge, sustainability remains crucial in film-layer packaging.

Dissolution or purification is an option for recycling polymers without altering their chemical structure while ensuring energy efficiency. Nevertheless, solvents may be an environmental concern.

Recycling fluoropolymers is complex but essential for environmental resource efficiency and several industries that depend upon their properties.

Durable plastics play an integral role in modern society, but their durability challenges their recyclability and end-of-life.

The TotalRecycle MRF in Pennsylvania led a groundbreaking project that effectively sorted and repurposed flexible plastic packaging (FPP) into marketable materials.

The rise in lightweight materials directly connects to efforts to boost fuel efficiency, cut emissions, and meet strict environmental standards.