When managed effectively, circularity – where plastics are reused and remade instead of discarded – can yield positive outcomes across many sectors of an economy and facets to …

In support of this mission, we commissioned the report “Towards Circular Plastics: Assessing the Role of Recycling Technologies in Tackling Plastic Pollution” by Ocean Recovery Alliance to …

Shifting the plastic value chain towards the re-designing of products, the promotion of reuse, alternative business models and services, and the improvement of recycling, while taking into …

To accelerate the transition to circularity, the Commission is pursuing a two-step approach. In the first step, as pressure on certain sectors is acute, this package of pilot measures includes a …

Developed to support DOE’s Plastics Innovation Challenge, which aims to accelerate innovations to significantly reduce plastic waste and position the U.S. as a global leader in plastics …

Oct 1, 2024 · To guide the plastic value chain towards circularity, there is a need to fully understand how cross-sectoral material flows influence environmental impacts, thereby …

Although chemical recycling offers considerable potential, the diverse range of processes it encompasses continues to face substantial technical and economic barriers. This review …

May 10, 2023 · This article contributes to our collective efforts to accelerate plastic circularity by critically assessing the state-of-the-art, gaps, and outlook of the pathways and processes to …

The circularity approach is becoming a central pillar of Europe’s industrial strategy. As energy costs surge, manufacturers face the challenge of doing more with less.

Oct 16, 2024 · Plastic production and disposal in the U.S. today have known implications: 2% of total U.S. greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and 44 million metric tons (MMT) of landfilled or …