MET-OL thermoplastic technology transforms high molecular weight polybutylene terephthalate into low-viscosity oligomers.

University of Queensland researchers have developed a biodegradable plastic to set a new sustainability standard for ...

A new depolymerization breakthrough now makes it possible to reverse-engineer plastic by chemically unzipping its molecular ...

The increasing use of recyclable materials from old cars – including steel, copper, and plastics – has been pushed through by various pieces of legislation including the EU’s ELV Directive. The EU ...

"What we know at the present time is that multiple chemicals used in plastic materials contribute to inflammation, hack our hormones our natural signaling molecules that underlie basic biological ...

An analysis of the global plastics industry shows that only 9.5% of plastic was made from recycled materials in 2022. Almost a third of plastic waste produced during that year was allocated for ...

Glass containers offer several benefits over plastic, including ease of cleaning and greater resistance to stains and odors. Plus, you don’t have to worry about harmful chemicals leaching into ...

A study published in Science introduces “supramolecular plastics,” materials that dissolve safely into saltwater. These plastics are strong, versatile, and designed to disappear when exposed ...