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A University of Akron (UA) professor’s latest development in bioplastics has the potential to make important strides in sustainability for future plastics. In the lab of Dr. Shi-Qing Wang in UA’s School of Polymer Science and Polymer…

Global automotive Tier 1 manufacturer Motherson Group announced its collaboration with Israeli cleantech company UBQ Materials. The companies are joining efforts to implement the carbon-negative UBQ thermoplastic into auto parts…

The days of disposable plastic products are numbered – alternatives are needed. The success of LastObject’s reusable cotton swabs shows that the market is ready for change. The company’s basic and beauty cotton swabs are both made of…

Ultimaker, the global leader in desktop 3D printing, announces the general access of Ultimaker Essentials. Ultimaker Essentials is the enterprise package of Ultimaker software tools that enables professional organizations to scale a…

MobiPOWER - a concept co-created by ZMP, B&Plus and BASF BASF’s Creation Center supports the design of a reliable, durable, and safe charging solution

A better alternative to disposables for non-medical situations  Aquila offer the benefits of low-cost hand protection in their NR3006 nylon gloves with nitrile coated palms, which may be frequently cleaned in use, and laundered between…

Anker, Devan and Shark Solutions teamed up to create the world’s first flame retardant aviation carpet using a recycled binder. Inspired by the knowledge and the needs of the aviation market, Anker motivated to achieve this new goal…

A custom-formulated thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) from Teknor Apex Company has helped China’s ANTA Sports Products Limited to develop a running shoe that exhibits outstanding rebound resilience, enabling wearers to run for longer distances.…

Successful demonstration paves way for new product range, Marlex Anew Circular Polyethylene   Chevron Phillips Chemical (CPChem) announced success in its first commercial scale production of polyethylene using advanced recycling technology.…

As part of its mission to tackle plastic pollution in the marine environment, The Ocean Cleanup project plans to sell goods made from the waste it recovers to fund its ongoing operations, and has just unveiled its very first product. Each…