Sustainability

There are many great qualities lignin possesses. This natural polymer is a potential alternative to fossil-fuel-derived plastic but comes with its fair share of challenges and hold-ups.

Simple process energy measurement and analysis quickly and easily shows that machine selection and operation can dramatically affect energy use and profitability of injection molding. 

Natural wood, while abundant and low-cost, has limited mechanical properties for certain applications. As a result, there is growing interest in engineered wood, which offers enhanced strength and durability to meet modern structural demands.

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

Polymer bead foams involve scientific preparation and molding processes that drive their widespread use across industries.

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.

Craig Veeser, Automotive Manager at Formerra, shared insights on how the company innovates in the electric vehicle (EV) sector by replacing traditional metal components with advanced plastic materials.

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

Researchers discovered how to break down polymers effectively, without using high temperatures or pressures.