July 26, 2023Infrastructure Is Promising Use for Recycled Plastics, But Needs StudyGovernment report cites benefits and concerns of using recycled materials in high-volume market. Read more
July 25, 2023Infrastructure Projects Hold Great Potential for Use of Plastics WasteU.S. recycling rate could be increased, and profitable business developed, by diverting recyclate for infrastructure. Read more
July 14, 2023Flexible Packaging Made from Recycled Ocean PlasticsScientex, a major producer of stretch film and flexible packaging based in Malaysia, worked with resin producer SABIC to develop material for what the partners say is the world’s first flexible food packaging based on advanced recycled ocean-based plastics (OBP), using SABIC’s certified circular polypropylene (PP). Read more
June 20, 2023Paved With Good Intentions: Plastics Waste Gets New Life as Asphalt AdditivePlastics waste gets new life and positive reviews as an asphalt additive for roads and other hard surfaces. Read more
June 7, 2023Recycled Plastic Pavers Deflect Rainwater From Urban SurfacesAn innovative paving system from recycled plastic solves flooding problems in urban areas Read more
June 6, 2023Come Together: Thermoforming Conference Tackles Issues and ChallengesEuropean thermoforming conference highlights cooperative paths to process and regulatory challenges Read more
June 6, 2023Imagined and Created: SPE Auto Innovation Awards Highlight Component Design50th SPE Auto Innovation Awards highlight the indelible impact of plastics on component development Read more
May 31, 2023Flexible and Recyclable: Monomaterial Packaging Meets Sustainability NeedsIndustry turns to monomaterial packaging for circular economy needs. Read more
May 31, 2023SABIC Makes Polycarbonate From Mixed Recycled PlasticsSabic has announced the launch of certified circular polycarbonate (PC) resin and blends made from the upcycling of post-consumer mixed plastics. The company says the development is an industry first. The certified circular PC is produced in an advanced recycling… Read more
May 31, 2023States Veer Toward Extended Producer Responsibility LawsLaws mandating extended producer responsibility for packaging are gaining momentum Read more