Extended producer responsibility (EPR) changes the waste management model by involving producers in end-of-life disposition of the products they market, often through fees that support collection and ...

In our 2024 Top Shops injection molding benchmarking survey, Philip Katen of Plastikos talked about a “grind-it-out” phase for processors working out post-COVID inventory overcorrections. In 2025’s ...

Bio-Fed, a branch of Akro-Plastic GmbH, has announced M Cyclose, a new product line for recyclate solutions developed to create customized materials in close cooperation with customers. In joint ...

The Plastics Technology Expo (PTXPO), presented by Gardner Business Media Inc., has opened registration for the 2026 event, which will be held in Rosemont, Illinois, March 17-19. Reconnect with your ...

Nova Chemicals Corp. announced the launch of polyethylene (PE) resins that incorporate a “next-generation” non-fluorinated polymer processing aid (NF-PPA). The Surpass, Sclair and Novapol PE resins ...

Over the years, I’ve seen firsthand how evolving standards and increasing demands for precision are reshaping the way the plastics industry approaches melt-flow testing. The updates to ASTM D1238-23 ...

Formosa Plastics Corp. USA announced the successful commissioning of its new polypropylene (PP) reactor at its Point Comfort, Texas, facility. It’s the largest horizontal reactor in North America, ...

Though it weighs just 6.2 g, 1-2 g less than the standard for a 0.25-liter size, a new PET bottle design from KHS combines high-quality aesthetics with top filling speeds. Called KHS Premium Lite, the ...