Sustainability

Using recycled plastics in 3D printing reduces waste and carbon footprint, offering sustainable solutions such as filaments made from pre-and post-consumer recycled materials.

High-performance thermoset materials cannot be remelted or reshaped. Consequently, recycling carbon-fiber-reinforced composites poses significant challenges.

Integrating waste polymers with additive manufacturing (AM) for constructing vertical farming systems provides a sustainable solution to address food insecurity and promote circularity.

Emirates Biotech and Sulzer are joining forces to build the UAE’s world’s largest PLA production facility. This initiative aligns with global environmental goals and the UAE’s Green Agenda 2030.

In an era of the need for sustainable development and reduced environmental impact, lignocellulosic fibers (LCFs) have emerged as promising alternatives for creating eco-friendly engineering composites.

Once a surplus trade partner to the U.S., Vietnam has transitioned into a deficit position as its imports of American plastic products overgrow.

The global bioplastics market is experiencing unprecedented growth. It is projected to rise from USD 9.1 billion in 2020 to USD 30.9 billion by 2028 at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of approximately 16%.

The plastics industry is transforming under sustainability demands, with coatings driving growth through recyclable mono-material solutions replacing multilayer packaging.

In 2024, leading players in the plastics industry actively shaped the market through strategic actions, including significant mergers, acquisitions, and innovations that drive market transformation.

The PCR packaging market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.52%, increasing from 4.18 million tonnes in 2023 to 6.81 million tonnes by 2029, driven by sustainability goals and regulatory mandates.

Borg-Warner Corporation introduced Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS), an amorphous engineering thermoplastic, to the market in 1954. Since then, ABS has become essential across industries for its unique blend of properties. Today, manufacturers produce over 6,000 grades, ensuring its adaptability to diverse applications.

Plastics 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.