A horizontal baler made by Enerpat is processing PET plastic bottles collected as part of South Africa’s extended producer responsibility (EPR) system. Left to right: Telly Chauke of Petco and Shaun ...

My latest find, the Nomadic State of Mind sandals, has me absolutely obsessed. These handmade sandal company creations are not just adorable; they’re a blend of affordability, comfort, durability, and ...

So easy and comfortable to ride. Can carry anything. New front lights and suspension. All this to say: My Tern GSD and I are great friends, but I wish my kids were five years younger so I could’ve ...

Image of a very large green recycling truck on the road between a car and a pickup truck. Credit: Will Ludwig/C&EN/Shutterstock At its headquarters complex in ...

At its headquarters complex in Kingsport, Tennessee, Eastman Chemical is putting the final touches on what may prove to be a watershed for polymer sustainability. Eastman is starting up a plant that ...

While the specifics of recycling vary around the globe, there are some common rules – and pervasive myths. Here's everything you ever wanted to know about it. Have you ever wondered if you need to ...

Evergreen Plastics Ltd., Clyde, Ohio, began operations as the plastics recycling division of Polychem LLC, Mentor, Ohio, in 1998. Polychem is one of the world’s largest producers of plastic strapping.

Polypropylene (PP) is a rigid crystalline thermoplastic used in everyday objects. There are various types of PP available: homopolymer, copolymer, impact, etc. Its mechanical, physical, and chemical ...