Researchers built tough, compostable bacterial cellulose sheets that rival metals in strength. The material handles heat, and ...

Borealis introduces Borcycle M CWT120CL, a recycled linear low density polyethylene grade (rLLDPE) designed to advance circularity in non-food flexible packaging. Produced with 85% post-consumer ...

If you’re wondering how you’re supposed to figure out which type of plastic is in your takeout container, the answer can be ...

The longevity and safety of food storage containers depend on the type of plastic. When trying to evaluate a plastic food storage container for durability and safety, you should f ...

Among thermosets, recycling of cross-linked polyethylene (PE) is particularly challenging due to the inert nature of the hydrocarbon chains and the irreversible nature of the bonds generated by ...

Recycling number 2 means it's HDPE (high-density polyethylene), which is a versatile plastic with many uses, especially when it comes to packaging. What This Plastic Is Used For: Milk jugs; juice ...

Such double bonds are an Achilles heel of a polymer, in the same way that the reactive carbon-oxygen bonds in polyester or PET make the plastic easier to recycle. Polyethylene and polypropylene don’t ...

The recycled, bio-based, and blended recycled materials are therefore a potential approach for 3D printing. In contrast, the lack of understanding of the mechanism of interlayer adhesion and the ...

High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Bottles Industry Rising US$ 147,708.9 Million by 2033: Exclusive Report by FMI In the expansive canvas of packaging innovation, the High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) ...