Waste tire pyrolysis is gaining recognition as a circular-economy technology, but new research and European rules show that its environmental value depends on emissions control, energy use, traceability and responsible product refining.
Researchers at the University at Buffalo are advancing solvent-based recycling for flexible plastics, offering a promising method to recover polypropylene and polyethylene that usually end up in landfills.
Peak Nano is developing biodegradable multilayer polymer films using NanoPlex technology to reduce microplastic waste while preserving high barrier performance for food and medical packaging.
Scientists discover UV light enables recyclable sulfur polymers, opening a new path for sustainable plastics, circular manufacturing, and low-energy material synthesis.
AI-driven plastic recycling is emerging as a decisive tool to scale circular economies, optimize sorting and upcycling, and close environmental gaps across global waste systems.
