Blog
Featured
Australia transforms plastic waste, glass, and toner into recycled pavement for roads
In Australia, Downer developed Reconophalt, a recycled pavement that incorporates flexible plastics, glass, printer toner, and reclaimed asphalt. Urban waste can not only have a second life but can also become key materials for accelerating the circular economy in...
In Gaza, plastic waste is being transformed into hoses to tackle the water crisis
Faced with the collapse of Gaza's water infrastructure, residents and local workshops are collecting plastic waste from landfills and rubble to transform it into hoses. The collapse of infrastructure due to Israeli attacks has triggered an unprecedented emergency in...
China revives the Fischer-Tropsch process to produce plastics from coal
Recent research has demonstrated the possibility of transforming plastic waste into advanced materials such as graphene, carbon nanotubes, and porous battery structures, as well as high-quality fuels, through low-temperature conversion processes Converting coal into...
New chemical recycling method allows recovery of acrylic (PMMA) without loss of quality
A team from the University of Bath has developed a chemical recycling method for PMMA that operates at lower temperatures and allows for the recovery of high-purity monomer with over 95% efficiency, opening new possibilities for acrylic circularity. PMMA (better known...
France postpones total ban on plastic in disposable cups until 2030
With this adjustment, the ban is delayed by four years from the original timeline, with the aim of facilitating technological innovation and the industrial transition toward more sustainable solutions The French government announced that it will postpone the entry...
More news
A new definition of “recycled plastic” will shape the future of recycling in Europe
The European Commission is redefining what constitutes recycled plastic under the Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD). A strategic decision that could strengthen or weaken the European recycling industry. The European Commission is currently working on defining the...
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...
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...