Using microorganisms, KAIST researchers have successfully developed a new bio-based plastic to replace conventional plastic.

Researchers have finally made a breakthrough in how to break down plastic effectively without needing harsh chemicals.

Hemp-based plastics are eco-friendly, biodegradable, and strong, presenting a viable alternative to traditional plastics in automotive and packaging sectors.

Scientists developed a new method for breaking down one of the most common plastics to a byproduct that can be upcycled into ...

Polyester amide is a next-generation material that combines the advantages of PET (polyester) and nylon (polyamide), two ...

With more places banning single-use plastic bags, paper has become a popular alternative. At first glance, this seems like an ...

Most chewing gum on sale is made from a variety of oil-based synthetic rubbers—similar to the plastic material used in car ...

Vioneo was founded to defossilize the plastics sector by using green methanol to produce fossil-free polypropylene and ...

Plastic is everywhere. And many products we use in everyday life can expose people to tiny, micrometer-wide plastic particles ...

The end of the first quarter marked higher prices for polyolefins and relatively flat pricing for nearly all other resins.

Nova Chemicals has decided not to move forward with a chemical recycling project in the Sarnia, Ontario, region.

Steve Alexander, president of the Association of Plastic Recyclers trade group, had some pointed words about the potential ...