When purchasing raw materials, it is very important to confirm that the right materials have been received for economic, quality and regulatory reasons. Often these raw materials, examples of which ...

In preparation for the world’s leading plastics show in October — K 2019 — the German mechanical engineering association (VDMA) is featuring a series of interviews with officials within its plastics ...

Look around you and you’ll struggle to find products that aren’t made with plastic. Since the 1950s, the malleable material has completely reshaped how we live and consume, offering convenience and ...

This study presents a flexible strategy to convert polyethylene waste into advanced materials, featuring tunable properties ...

Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in northern California have created a next-generation plastic that can be recycled again and again, into new ...

It feels good to recycle. There’s a certain sense of accomplishment that comes from dutifully sorting soda bottles, plastic bags and yogurt cups from the rest of the garbage. The more plastic you put ...