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Redesigning Marine Structures for Sustainability

9 months ago

The maritime sector contributes to approximately 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions. The international shipping industry aims to reduce emissions…

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Looking Ahead – Future Shifts in the Plastics Industry

9 months ago

A recent study by Shell Polymers shows some trends that will impact companies' operations due to significant shifts in regulatory…

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Setting the Tone with Functional Pigments

9 months ago

Improvements in functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability highlighted discussions of colorant advances during the virtual CAD RETEC conference in September presented…

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Celebrating 1 Year of PE Going Digital

9 months ago

Plastics Engineering (PE) transitioned to a fully digital format in 2023, showcasing the publication's flexibility and adaptability. Some contributors shared…

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Hard-to-Recycle Plastics – Facing The Challenge

9 months ago

Recycling has become a turning point for environmental sustainability, reducing waste, and conserving natural resources. However, not all materials are…

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Industry 4.0 in Injection Molding

9 months ago

As injection molders face increasing demands to improve throughput, part quality, and aesthetics, Industry 4.0's data-driven approach will continue to…

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Does Compostable Packaging Really Disintegrate?

9 months ago

The Composting Consortium conducted the most extensive in-field study on compostable packaging in North America. It showed that compostable packaging…

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Innovative Gel-Filter for PFAS Removal from Water

9 months ago

Long-term exposure to PFAS is associated with health risks. As traditional water treatment methods struggle to effectively remove these contaminants,…

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DSC Tools for PCR Blends

9 months ago

To increase the amount of recycled content in plastic products, quality assurance of recyclates must improve. Some manufacturers attempt to…

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PET Thermoforms- A New Landscape for PET Recycling

9 months ago

Recycling PET bottles has set a standard for other industries, but PET thermoforms are still gaining momentum. This industry segment…