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Plastics Engineering (PE) transitioned to a fully digital format in 2023, showcasing the publication’s flexibility and adaptability. Some contributors shared their thoughts about this milestone. SPE is committed to staying ahead of industry trends. By going digital, readers can now…

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

As injection molders face increasing demands to improve throughput, part quality, and aesthetics, Industry 4.0’s data-driven approach will continue to reshape the molding landscape for the next  years.

The Composting Consortium conducted the most extensive in-field study on compostable packaging in North America. It showed that compostable packaging disintegrates effectively under reasonable operating conditions.

Long-term exposure to PFAS is associated with health risks. As traditional water treatment methods struggle to effectively remove these contaminants, innovative filtration solutions are becoming increasingly urgent.

To increase the amount of recycled content in plastic products, quality assurance of recyclates must improve. Some manufacturers attempt to characterize the PCR in-house, and DSC tools will be crucial.

Recycling PET bottles has set a standard for other industries, but PET thermoforms are still gaining momentum. This industry segment is paving the way for a new landscape in PET recycling.

Innovative carbon capture technologies are revolutionizing the plastics industry by reducing GHG emissions and transforming carbon waste into valuable materials.

Researchers have developed a novel approach combining Lean Thinking and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), significantly reducing plastic products’ negative environmental impacts.

Reuse, resale, and refill are three innovative business models that take old-school solutions to the next level. They can help to reduce plastic waste and significantly drive sustainability.

Researchers utilized hyperbranched polyols derived from castor oil as advanced cross-linking agents to develop high-performance bio-based polyurethane anti-smudge coatings.

Le Pavé, a small French industrial startup, is playing an outsize role in creating uses for recycled plastics at the upcoming Paris Olympic Games. The Paris-based company has provided 11,000 recycled HDPE seats for use in two Olympic arenas as well as recycled plastic panels for use in the award podiums.