An increasing number of patents and successful development of biodegradable materials has sparked the interest of industries to invest in production technologies for renewable monomers and polymers.

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Much of the U.S. uses single-stream recycling, where plastic, glass and paper go into one bin. Here’s what happens to that ...

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Thomaston, Georgia, has become a hotbed for debate about the world’s largest incoming plastic-to-oil conversion plant. Is ...

Morris Packaging is investing in a new facility in Marion County, Ky., which will create almost 300 jobs over time.

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Discover the innovative process of turning discarded plastic pipes into fully functional motorcycle midflips. Using heat, ...

The Gardner Business Index (GBI) measures the current state of plastics processing activity through survey responses covering ...

It's not just seafood anymore. Microplastics are showing up in snacks, sweets and even vegetables.

Three AI-powered robots are helping Republic Services process 65 tons of recyclable materials every day in Colorado Springs, diverting more than 60 tons of materials every month from landfills.

Traditional plastics, primarily derived from fossil fuels, persist in our environment for decades, significantly contributing ...