Will the merry month of May live up to its name for plastics processors? We checked in with Emily Friedman of business intelligence firm ICIS to find out.

Polymertal will use UBQ in lightweight metal-plated polypropylene parts with key metallic properties for automotive and other applications.

The partnership will rapidly scale-up carbon-composite wheel production, bringing higher volumes and cost efficiencies for automotive OEMs.

Sustainable, rolled-edge tray from Cascades is designed for optimal rigidity, and no packaging equipment changes are required.

The funding from the US departments of defense and health and human services supports plastics compounding for diagnostic testing applications.

It is reportedly the first time a polyamide (PA) liner for hydrogen pressure vessels of this size has been produced via blow molding.

The technology produces bottles nearly one-third lighter with a 30% energy reduction and 30% carbon savings over most 20-oz bottles.

The plastics-eating enzyme almost completely degrades untreated, postconsumer-PET from 51 different thermoformed products in a week, say researchers.

The natural-fiber bumpers developed by Bcomp are a sustainable alternative to the GT4’s existing carbon-fiber panels, matching their mechanical performance while improving safety.

Thirty years ago, Jane Atfield presented a chair made of recycled plastic bottles as part of her graduation showcase at the Royal College of Art in London. Today, she is hailed as a pioneer of the green movement of contemporary British design.