The reduction in the amount of raw materials used in these foamed plastic cups should also make them cheaper to produce than conventional plastic cups, says Kim, meaning there are multiple benefits.

But in future they could be produced from more sustainable sources – such as from waste plastics or biologically sourced raw materials. Chemistry has a central role to play Technical solutions are ...

Recycling, an open innovation ecosystem initiated by CLIC Innovation in Helsinki, Finland, has evolved into the 4R Innovation Ecosystem to address the plastics challenge more comprehensively.

Moreover, import data of declared and assessed values reflect variations given the fact that the determination of customs value of items specifically that of recycled plastic raw materials are not ...

An curved arrow pointing right. A California startup makes compostable replacements for thin-film plastic out of seaweed. The company sources raw materials from seaweed farms, which can provide ...

PolyCycl launches Contiflow Cracker Generation VI technology for chemical recycling, addressing India's plastic waste problem with innovation.

Chandigarh-based startup PolyCycl launches its patented chemical recycling technology to convert hard-to-recycle plastics ...