Microcellular extrusion foaming uses a combination of gas, polymer and heat to introduce microscopic bubbles into plastics, resulting in a structure that uses less material and is a better insulator.

Once the plastic cools, it hardens into a shape. Plastic is a material that can be formed into almost any shape. This is one of the reasons it is so useful. Plastics are also strong, long-lasting ...

Trump is right - we need to bring back plastic straws, it’s better for the environment President Trump is expected to sign ...

Researchers have created a recyclable, bio-based alternative to thermoset plastics using dihydrofuran (DHF). Cornell ...

Saucepan handles are made from plastic because plastic is a poor conductor of heat, so you won’t get burned when you touch the handle. Natural materials, such as wool and wood, come from living ...

The recent executive order banning paper straws in the United States marks a pivotal shift in sustainability policy. While well-intentioned, the push for alternatives like Paper Pulp and new chemistry ...

The world generates over 400 million metric tons of plastic waste annually, and much of it remains outside the reach of traditional sustainability accounting. Enter and meet SMX Ltd. (NASDAQ:SMX), a ...

This article details how Aramco is using recycled plastic waste in the construction of new highways and the program aims to ...