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Regulatory requirements are making big moves globally and it's important that you know what is coming and how it may impact your day-to-day. Below is a check-in for where we are at midway through 2026 … [Read More...]
Sustainable materials are reshaping the plastics industry, and biodegradable polymers are becoming more widely used across Europe. For injection molders, this shift brings both opportunity and … [Read More...]
Polyester is a specific type of synthetic polymer. To be classified as a polyester, a polymer must contain the ester functional group (-COO-) in its main molecular chain. The commonly used … [Read More...]
"Closing the loop on automotive plastics is no longer a question of ambition; it is a question of execution." So says Charlie Tan, chief executive officer of the Global Impact Coalition. GIC, a … [Read More...]