Inspired by natural polymers like DNA, chemists have devised a way to engineer plastic so it breaks down when it is no longer ...

A polymer is a substance made of many repeating units linked together, like beads on a string. Plastics are polymers, and so ...

New thermoplastic composites approach metal strength and modulus but with 40% lower density, enabling lighter, stronger parts ...

A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Delaware and Argonne National Laboratory describes a chemical reaction that can convert Styrofoam into a high-value conducting polymer known ...

A Northampton County company has come up with a way to divert old plastic from cars away from landfills and back into vehicles. Reusing metal from vehicles has been common practice for decades. Steel ...

Recycled Plastic Products Market is projected to reach USD 132.5 Bn by 2035, driven by sustainability goals and rising demand ...

Researchers from Rutgers University have figured out a way to make plastics that can be programmed to self-destruct. What’s ...

In this Q&A, Andy Brewer, a 2025 Waste360 40 Under 40 Award winner, discusses his professional journey—from mechanical ...

Glass-filled polypropylene is already a very commonly used plastic for automotive parts, but could it be improved? Well, yes.

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As scientists explore threats of microplastics on the environment and public health, some Maryland restaurants hope to reduce ...

Düsseldorf, Germany — Economic conditions beyond the doors of K 2025 may still be soft, but for industrial designer Chris Lefteri, there was still a lot of green to see on the show floor. Lefteri, the ...