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The ubiquity of plastics in medical is impressive. The catheter that unblocked my LDA and implanted a stent included an artery-opening balloon that’s usually made of PET or polyamide. It might be possible to do an angioplasty with a plastics-free catheter, but the procedure would be dicey and possibly more invasive.  

US Merchants Leveraging Its Relationship With Machine Maker LSMtron to spur growth

Engel technology rapidly converts up to 100 percent recycled PET into ‘green’ food packaging.

Attention professionals and industry leaders in the field of plastics technologies, polymer research, and new materials! SPE is searching for dynamic speakers to present at ANTEC® 2024, taking place from March 4-7, 2024, at the Marriott St. Louis Grand in St.…

EPR is controversial as environmental policy but may have some redeeming qualities.

Low collection rates of some polymers and looming regulations could upend materials use.

Energy giants develop technology to create feedstock at scale for sustainable resins.

Xtellar develops industry-first, biobased EVA pellet resin for large-format 3D printing.

Indiana plant to supply over 100 million pounds of recyclate for Syndigo recycled PE resin.

Second-quarter results show mixed signs for the U.S. industry’s key sector.

Individuals are recognized for their lifetime achievements and contributions to plastics.

SABIC grades are for extrusion and thermoforming of battery platforms and components.