The ever-increasing generation of plastic solid waste has resulted in global plastic pollution both on land and in the oceans. Projections show that plastic waste will double in the next 20 years, ...

A team of researchers led by Brent Sumerlin, the George B. Butler Professor in the University of Florida Department of Chemistry, has made a breakthrough with the potential to transform how we recycle ...

Dow Global Technologies LLC proposes a process for removing contaminants from thermoplastics, such as PCR plastic, that avoids negative aspects including solvent extraction, surfactants, caustics or ...

The global consulting firm says collecting and reprocessing more discarded plastic automotive components should be feasible. The company says two of the biggest opportunities to access more ...

The global plastics industry is at a critical juncture, with mounting pressure to reduce waste and embrace sustainable practices. At the heart of this transformation lies extrusion technology — a ...

(RTTNews) - Water management solutions provider Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (WMS) announced Monday the acquisition of Jet Polymer Recycling, a privately-owned recycling company located in the ...

Advanced Drainage Systems Inc. has acquired Jet Polymer Recycling Inc., a supplier of recycled polypropylene to its Infiltrator Water Technologies subsidiary. The deal gives ADS, a manufacturer of ...

In a further chemical recycling development, Neste, Borealis, and Covestro have signed a project agreement to enable the recycling of discarded tires into high-quality plastics for automotive ...

Large amounts of plastic waste are incinerated or deposited in landfills. This degrades the environment and depletes valuable resources. In this light, recycling plastics such as polymers is promising ...