Encina has developed a process that economically extracts benzene-toluene-xylenes — important building blocks for widely used products — from plastic waste through catalytic pyrolysis.

The Hyundai Creta’s trunk floor combines a sandwich panel of PP honeycomb and GMT composite skin.

The partnership’s “2020 Impact Report” tells the story of how the national nonprofit is catalyzing change to move the United States toward a circular economy.

The Plastics Industry Association honored PureCycle for its diligent use of recycled polypropylene in products and Accredo for the development of a fully recyclable polyethylene stand-up pouch.

UK researchers have shown that a chemical process using a zinc-based catalyst and methanol can break down consumer plastics and produce a biodegradable solvent with applications in cosmetic and pharmaceutical products.

The European plastics recycling industry is warning of shutting down production because of market developments caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The double-walled paper cups that have replaced the polystyrene foam (EPS) cups have a polyethylene liner that serves as a moisture barrier. The liner also makes them difficult, if not impossible, to recycle.

The companies have entered into a joint development agreement to explore turning non-recyclable and non-compostable municipal waste into ethylene, a basic building block of plastics.

Amcor partners with sustainably optimized flat wines inventor Garçon Wines to bring lightweight, space-saving 100% recyclable rPET bottles stateside.

University of Chicago project team examines innovations that would help decrease the volume of plastics entering oceans.