Cork material can be compounded with three families of polymers: prime (PP, PE, TPU), recycled (PP & PE), and even bio-based ...

UTA chemists explain how plastic pyrolysis works to breaks down plastic waste into molecules that be used again ...

Using in-vitro models of a specific type of brain cell, scientists show that neurons are capable of changing from one type to ...

Every year, some 5.6 million metric tons of plastic packaging winds up in household waste in Germany after being used just ...

Instead of purchasing new shelves or a display cabinet, repurpose your leftover molding to create a wonderful and elegant wall display for your home.

Rice is also a hot spot for microplastics. A University of Queensland study found that for every half cup of rice, there are ...

Since its founding in 2020, Trash Panda has recycled more than 30,000 pounds of plastic, according to the company's website. In 2023, Trash Panda also started a disc recycling program — the first of ...

Boeing and its European rival Airbus are now looking to use thermoplastics to ramp up assembly times drastically for their ...

A clean room is used for medical parts, and insert molding and precision products requiring tight tolerances and high-heat ...

It was a decision that Redline Plastics LLC was concerned it might regret. Two years before COVID-19 first reared up and led many manufacturers to worry about survival while the world was shutting ...

Hemp-based plastics are eco-friendly, biodegradable, and strong, presenting a viable alternative to traditional plastics in automotive and packaging sectors.

Plastic to be recycled is seen in a sorting bunker at Sierra Processing. ALBANY — Frank Zeoli can’t believe some of the things people try to recycle. Plastic wrap. Children’s toys.