Certified-Renewable Plastics at Industrial Scale - SABIC, BASF, and Braskem are using certified-renewable plastics to reshape supply chains with drop-in, low-carbon, ISCC PLUS-certified solutions. plasticsengineering.org/2025/07/certif…

High-Performance Plastics with a Costa Rican Seal - Costa Rica, already a leader in medical device exports, is emerging as a key global hub for high-performance plastic components. plasticsengineering.org/2025/07/high-p…

K 2025 Preview: Game-Changing Plastics Technologies on the Horizon plasticsengineering.org/2025/07/k-2025…

Advancing the Global Plastics Treaty: From Busan to Geneva - The INC-5 summit in Busan advanced the Global Plastics Treaty; Geneva 2025 aims to resolve key issues like production limits and funding. plasticsengineering.org/2025/07/advanc…

Energy Efficiency in FDM 3D Printing - Seventy percent of FDM energy goes to the heated bed, but adjusting processing parameters can cut this waste in half while maintaining part strength and surface quality. plasticsengineering.org/2025/07/energy…

Dopamine Design: The Psychology of Vibrant Packaging - A revolution in color and form is reshaping how products visually communicate, with vibrant aesthetics becoming the new language for connecting with Generation Z. plasticsengineering.org/2025/08/dopami…

Net-Zero Backpack: VAUDE and BASF Bring Climate-Neutral Polyamide to Market - VAUDE and BASF launch a net-zero polyamide backpack, showcasing how drop-in sustainable materials can support climate-neutral product design. plasticsengineering.org/2025/08/net-ze…

A Critical Review of Bioplastics Growth: Re-evaluating Forecasts - Despite strong bioplastic growth, 2025 data reveal that earlier optimistic forecasts overstated expectations, reflecting a more complex market reality. plasticsengineering.org/2025/08/biopla…

From Crude to Cost: The Oil-Plastic Price Connection - Petroleum is the primary feedstock for plastic production, so fluctuations in oil prices significantly impact manufacturing and supply chain costs. plasticsengineering.org/2025/08/from-c…

Foam Injection Molding: The Lightweight Revolution - Foam injection molding (FIM) delivers lighter, stronger, and more cost-effective products compared to traditional injection molding. plasticsengineering.org/2025/08/foam-i…

Toward Net-Zero Plastics: Aligning the Value Chain - Plastics emit 3% of global CO₂. Aligning the value chain—via recycling, clean tech, and circularity—can cut emissions up to 90% by 2050. plasticsengineering.org/2025/08/toward…

SPE reinforces its role as a technical voice at INC‑5.2, promoting science-based solutions for a practical, global plastics treaty. plasticsengineering.org/2025/08/spe-at…

Coating to Prevent Plasticizer Leaching in Medical Devices - A novel PTL/SA coating shows good performance and low cost for preventing phthalate leaching in medical devices and food packaging. plasticsengineering.org/2025/08/coatin…

3D-Printed Sensors: Emerging Strategies and Materials - Additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, pushes conventional limits for manufacturing sensors used for monitoring environmental changes and conditions. plasticsengineering.org/2025/08/3d-pri…

Policy as a Catalyst: Promoting Company Reflexivity in the Plastics Industry - A study on EU efforts to reduce marine pollution investigated how regulation can foster reflexive thinking and behavior within companies. plasticsengineering.org/2025/08/policy…

Reinventing Yogurt Packaging: How rPET Cups Are Changing the Game - ALPLA’s new ultra-thin rPET yogurt cups combine high performance with recyclability, aligning with future EU packaging standards and circular goals. plasticsengineering.org/2025/08/reinve…

Microplastics and Nanoplastics: What Science Tells Us About Their Effects - #Microplastics and #nanoplastics are widespread; current studies explore their sources, impacts, and engineering solutions for sustainability. plasticsengineering.org/2025/08/microp…

GLA-Modified PLA Offers Potential for the Packaging Industry - GLA-based additives improve PLA flexibility and enzymatic breakdown, enabling better lifecycle performance in targeted #packaging applications. plasticsengineering.org/2025/08/gla-mo…