Non-bottle rigid plastics recycling up 72%

In 2010, nearly 820 million pounds of post-consumer rigid plastics were collected for recycling nationwide, an increase of 72% from 2009 and 154% since 2007.

Coke, Ford, Heinz, Nike and P&G team up on bio-based PET

TLANTA (Updated June 8, 4:30 p.m. ET) -- Major brand owners are teaming up to accelerate the development of PET made from entirely plant-based sources.

Starbucks finds success with Cup-to-Cup recycling pilot

A six-week pilot proves that Cup-to-Cup recycling is achievable for Starbucks.

Shrimp And Crab Shell Fibres In Bio-Based Auto Parts. Seriously.

Shrimp and crab shell fibres in bio-based auto parts. Seriously.

Eco- and consumer-friendly aerosol dispenser uses compressed air

Innovative aerosol dispenser technology called AirOPack® from IPS Innovative Packaging Solutions AG, Switzerland, developed in a joint venture with Airolux AG, Switzerland, has earned a DuPont Gold

Plastics Speedway a challenging online car racing game

Plastics Make it Possible has launched Plastics Speedway a challenging online car racing game that highlights many of the ways plastics contribute to automobile fuel-efficiency, safety, and design.

Purac Sponsors Biobased Kids House Made of Bioplastics & PLA to Educate Children

SpecialChem - Jun 12, 2012

Eindhoven University Of Technology Created A Plastic That Emits Light When Pulled

Eindhoven University of Technology created a plastic that emits light when pulled

Gucci Launches Eco-friendly, Sustainable Soles Made of Biodegradable Plastics

SpecialChem - Jun 8, 2012

Scientists create polyurethane from orange peel

A team of researchers from the Institute of Macromolecular Chemistry at the University of Freiburg, Germany, is developing ways to produce polyurethane from citrus fruits.

Composite Bogie Down On Weight

A composite bogie frame made of woven glass fabric and epoxy promises to bring about a 30% weight saving compared with conventional steel frames, corresponding to a 635 kg weight reduction per carriage. The bogie frame was developed by Korea Railroad Research Institute (KRRI; Gyeonggi-do, Korea). manufactured by KM Co. (Gunsan, Korea).

Corn-based meat trays

One of the leading supermarket chains in Australia will use some 95 million trays eco Plastic trays in calendar year 2012.