When lead times were months out for acrylic and polycarbonate clear barriers, Palram Americas Inc. converted a foam PVC production line to produce a new transparent PVC sheet that could also slow the ...

GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Most West Michiganders who recycle can expect their sorted and baled plastic waste to be shipped to processing facilities all across the Midwest and sometimes beyond. But some ...

The story behind this week's ranking is growth and consolidation. This year's film and sheet ranking of 163 North American companies shows a 3 percent gain, adding $2 billion over last year's total.

The Positives of Plastic website centralizes data on economic impact, sustainability metrics, and safety applications.

When you wander around the internet, sometimes you can find some crazy stuff. Check this out: It's an old account of a weird phenomena created by giant plastic sheets at 3M Corporation. In short, ...

The recyclability assessment protocol ensures innovative materials in plastics meet recycling standards, reducing plastic ...

Look around you and you’ll struggle to find products that aren’t made with plastic. Since the 1950s, the malleable material has completely reshaped how we live and consume, offering convenience and ...

Plastic has a bad rap. Yes, society has handled it incorrectly, as corporations pump out one-time-use products that end up in our oceans. But as a material unto itself, plastic is wondrous: light, ...

The next-gen bioplastic invention surpassed the abilities of some conventional plastic packaging in repelling water and oxygen.

If you want to experiment with pneumatic devices, you’ll likely find yourself in need of custom inflatable bladders eventually. These can be made in arbitrary 2D shapes by using a soldering iron to ...