CHEMICAL RECYCLING

Zero Waste Europe calls for virgin production cap over chemical reclaim / Industry sees benefit for mixed plastics waste

CHIMCOMPLEX

Plans for carbon-based polyols / UK Econic as licensor

PLASTIC FANTASTIC

Composites: Tokyo air crash saviour?

PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT

UK: Investment in five research projects to boost circularity / Focus on food packaging, textiles, medical devices, hygiene products

PLASTICS AND SUSTAINABILITY

US trade organisation's report says plastics have lower environmental impact over lifecycle than other materials

PLASTIC PACKAGING

Study suggests carbon impact of plastics is lower than other packaging materials / Glass bottles the highest emitter overall / Report by Veolia and Imperial College London

MATERIALS RESEARCH

Energy-laden composite could substitute batteries / First application seen in cars