Chemical recycling is emerging as a game-changer in the plastics economy, enabling tough-to-recycle waste streams to become high-quality polymers and helping close the loop for circular materials
A research team at Penn State has converted leftover yeast from brewing and pharmaceuticals into biodegradable, high-performance fibers—offering a sustainable fabric alternative that frees land and water for food production.
A pioneering dyeing method developed by researchers at the University of Leeds and commercialised via spin-out SwitchDye uses 90% fewer chemicals and 40% less water when dyeing polyester, signalling a major step for sustainable textiles.
Norway’s new Områ facility revolutionises plastic packaging waste management, processing up to 90,000 tonnes annually and advancing the nation’s circular economy goals.
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science have developed an ultra-fast upcycling method to convert fishing nets and automotive components into durable recycled nylon, offering a new pathway for circular economy innovation and plastic waste reduction.
The recent closure of a major player in film recycling has sent ripples through the industry. With tight margins, cheap virgin resin and quality issues mounting, film recycling is under pressure like never before.
The EU-funded UPCYCLE project brings together 19 partners to turn non-recyclable plastic waste into highly recyclable, non-persistent packaging solutions using AI, eco-design and smart polymerisation.
A pioneering startup is creating a durable, bio-renewable plastic with chemical recycling capability—targeting today’s 9 % recycling rate and aiming to redefine plastic production and circularity.
Nonwoven fabrics : Introduction In a major materials-innovation step, Toray Industries, Inc. has developed a recycling technology for carbon-fiber-reinforced plastics (CFRP) that remarkably maintains strength and surface quality of recycled carbon fibers. The advancement opens new pathways into nonwoven fabrics and industry-wide reuse across sectors like automotive, construction and electronics. What the technology does Traditional…
