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Sustainable Plastics Power the Blind Box Boom

3 months ago

Blind box toys and collectibles have surged globally, bringing a new niche to the plastic industry.

  • Circular Economy
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TPE Foam Shows Potential in Oil Cleanup

3 months ago

A novel material helps bypass the limitations of traditional materials used for oil spill cleanup.

  • Auxiliaries
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Electron-Beam Processing for Stronger, Sterile Polymers

3 months ago

E-beam technology enhances polymers with wear resistance, fatigue strength, and integrated sterilization, redefining medical implants and devices.

  • Editor's Choice Technical Paper
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Inside Materials – Aliphatic Polyesters

4 months ago

Aliphatic polyesters are among the most used materials in biomedical and pharmaceutical applications due to their biocompatibility and biodegradability.

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U.S. Regulations for Plastic Manufacturing Companies

4 months ago

A brief overview of the most relevant U.S. regulations established and emerging plastic manufacturers must comply with.

  • Bioplastics
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Laboratories Shift from Single-use Plastics to Circular Solutions

4 months ago

Labs worldwide are moving beyond disposables, adopting circular plasticware solutions through innovation, regulation, and rising sustainability demands.

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  • Resins
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Plastic Processing “Must have” Equipment

4 months ago

Whether it’s being used in a university laboratory or a brand owner technical center, the right equipment makes all the…

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When Packaging Shape Speaks Louder Than Words

4 months ago

Structural packaging design goes beyond function, shaping brand identity, recognition, and emotional connection with consumers.

  • Circular Economy
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  • PET
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If It’s Not Easy, People Won’t Recycle: The Truth About Plastic Waste

4 months ago

Plastic recycling remains low because systems are confusing and inconvenient. Clear rules and simpler processes can boost participation.

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3D Printing, Hydrogels, and Polymers in Modern Wound Care

4 months ago

Polymers are transforming skin therapy from structural roles to active agents in healing and targeted drug delivery.