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Getting PCR Right in Injection Molding - This is the second in a two-part series discussing adjusting your injection molding process to incorporate PCR.

From Insulator to Conductor – Modifying Electrical Properties in Plastics - When two surfaces rub, static electricity builds as electrons move from one material to another during the contact and separation.

How Inclusive Design is Reshaping Tomorrow’s Packaging - Moving from the margins to the mainstream—why designing for disability creates universal solutions that benefit everyone. #Packaging #Design #Plastics.

EPR laws across US states apply different material definitions, recyclability criteria, and PCR targets, making packaging design a key factor in determining compliance fees.

Reversible Data Storage with Smart Hydrogels - Solvent-responsive hydrogel enables reversible, high-resolution data storage, encryption, and decryption with rapid switching and mechanical durability.

Aligning the States: Australia’s Path to Plastic Policy Unity - Victoria’s approach to banning plastics provides a strong, scalable model for shaping national and international environmental policy.

Multi-State EPR Compliance: Packaging Design Under Pressure - EPR laws across US states apply different material definitions, recyclability criteria, and PCR targets, making packaging design a key factor in determining compliance fees.

SPE Launches Specialized AI Tool for Plastics Professionals - SPE launches a new AI tool powered by its exclusive journals, offering accurate, field-specific insights for plastics professionals and researchers.

Hydrogels in Drug Delivery: Smart Carriers for Targeted Therapies - Hydrogels offer smart drug delivery by mimicking tissue, holding water, and targeting disease sites with controlled therapeutic release.

Enzymatic Bio-Recycling: How Close Are We to Industrial Scale? - Some microorganisms can “eat” plastic by using it as a carbon and energy source. These tiny organisms could inspire the recycling methods of tomorrow.

Soft Robotics in Medicine: A Growing Trend Powered by Hydrogels - Soft robotics is emerging as a game-changing trend in healthcare. It offers minimally invasive tools that precisely adapt to biological environments.

Recycled PETG Powers Carbon Fiber Filaments for 3D Printing - In a study published in Polymer Composites, researchers led by Sütcüler et al. unveiled a lab-scale process to manufacture continuous carbon fiber (CCF) filaments using recycled PETG (rPETG).

Connected Packaging, Enhanced Experiences - Connected #packaging tech breaks physical barriers, linking real-world products with dynamic and immersive digital experiences.

Transforming Black Plastic Recycling - Carbon black pigments blocked NIR sorting, hindering black plastic recycling, but new industry innovations are now solving the issue.

Polypropylene Waste for Binder Use in Building Materials - Researchers are trying a different approach to composite building materials by using sand as filler and #polypropylene waste as a binder.

Bioplastics and Project 2025: Yesterday, Today, And Tomorrow - With Project 2025 underway, what is the bio-based polymer research and development trajectory?

Boosting Biodegradable Packaging with PLA/Nanoclay/ZnO Films - Smart nanocomposites based on PLA and ZnO push bioplastics closer to real-world performance, offering strength, thermal stability, and sustainability in one simple film.

Slashing Energy Use in PVC Extrusion - New research reveals how optimizing #PVC formulations and extrusion parameters can slash energy costs by up to 60% while maintaining product quality.