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The Plastics Pact states that mechanical recycling should take priority over chemical recycling.
The U.S. Plastics Pact recommends prioritizing mechanical recycling over chemical recycling to promote plastic circularity with less environmental impact. Learn about the industry's position, regulatory challenges, and best practices for hard-to-recycle plastics....
How can nuclear technology revolutionize plastic recycling?
Nuclear science offers innovative solutions across the entire plastic lifecycle, from production to reuse. Plastic has made daily life safer, cleaner, and more convenient, but poor waste management has led to a serious environmental problem. Now, scientists are...
Best Practices for the Plastics Industry: How to Implement Them?
Companies that implement good practices not only improve their operational performance, but also strengthen their position in a market that increasingly demands innovation, efficiency, and sustainability. The plastics industry today faces enormous challenges, but also...
Biodegradable vs. compostable plastics: differences, advantages, and which option to choose
The material itself is not the solution; what matters is the waste management system it integrates into. Eliminating plastics from everyday life is not only difficult but unnecessary. These versatile materials have made human activities safer, more efficient, and more...
Smart Recycling: The first AI-powered portable material recovery plant operates on a Greek island
AIMPLAS, the Plastics Technology Institute, played a key role in the development of the plant, ensuring its operation, selecting the best technological components, and leading the monitoring of key performance indicators (KPIs). Artificial intelligence (AI) is...
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Steel and plastic tariffs are not sustainable in the long term: PLASTICS
In August, the U.S. Department of Commerce expanded Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum, adding 407 tariff codes affecting consumer goods, transportation, energy, infrastructure, and, especially, the plastics value chain. The U.S. plastics industry faces a...
Could a global plastics treaty reduce 90% of mismanaged waste? Here’s what we know
A global plastics treaty could reduce mismanaged plastic waste by 90% and save $200 billion in waste management by 2040 Next week, government representatives from around the world will meet in Geneva for the final phase of negotiations for the UN Global Treaty to End...
Chinese plastics exports are expected to grow in 2025, putting downward pressure on prices in Asia
China is increasing its plastics exports in 2025, putting downward pressure on prices in Asia and putting pressure on Japanese producers. In 2025, Chinese exports of plastic products continue to trend upward, causing a significant drop in prices in the Asian market...
Plastic resin prices rise due to tariffs and low demand
Plastic resin prices for the North American market increased in the last week of February due to geopolitical factors and the tariff threat Polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) prices in the North American market increased half a cent across all segments during...
Polypropylene fabric: what is it? Uses, advantages, and properties
Polypropylene fabric is a material made from a thermoplastic polymer, meaning it can soften with heat and harden when cooled, allowing it to be molded into a variety of shapes and applications. Polypropylene fabric is a textile made from the thermoplastic polymer of...
Polypropylene fabric: what is it? Uses, advantages, and properties
Polypropylene fabric is a material made from a thermoplastic polymer, meaning it can soften with heat and harden when cooled, allowing it to be molded into a variety of shapes and applications. Polypropylene fabric is a textile made from the thermoplastic polymer of...
Separating Plastics During Recycling: A Quick Guide
The separation of plastics during recycling is a vital process to ensure the reuse of materials. Polymers are separated according to the type of plastic and their quality. This is because different plastic polymers have different characteristics, and mixing them would...
Only 9.5% of the world’s plastic is produced from recycled material
A new global analysis of the plastic life cycle revealed that less than 10% of the plastic produced worldwide comes from recycled material. Despite public recycling commitments by large companies, supermarkets, and beverage manufacturers, the majority of plastic is...