The Science Behind Recycled Plastics: Why Recycled Material Behaves Differently

Recycled plastic can look almost identical to virgin plastic, but its behavior during processing and use can be different. The reason is found at the molecular level. When plastic goes […]

Can Plastics Be Designed to Be Recycled? The Science Behind Circular Plastics

Can Plastics Be Designed to Be Recycled? The Science Behind Circular Plastics Scientists and packaging designers are increasingly asking a different question: Can a plastic product be designed from the […]

Plastic Thermal Degradation: How Heat Transforms Polymers from Melting to Damage

Plastic Thermal Degradation: How Heat Transforms Polymers from Melting to Damage Heat is essential to plastic processing. It allows polymers to soften, flow and take a new shape. But when […]