Material Special 2025

The researcher team at the University of Copenhagen has developed a method in which decomposed PET plastic becomes the main ingredient in efficient and sustainable CO2 capture. It turns “one man’s trash into another man’s treasure”, they say, and go on to claim that their solution simultaneously addresses two of the

Toly and Eastman introduce a cosmetics compact made from modified PET Toly and Eastman have developed Gemini, a cosmetics compact produced with a new co-polyester from Eastman. The material combines recycled content with compatibility in existing PET recycling streams, offering a sustainable option for thick-wall compact packaging. Gemini is the first

Additives for recycled plastics target consistency and quality improvements Kisuma Chemicals, a supplier of magnesium-based additives, has introduced a range of solutions for compounders and converters of recycled plastics. These include individual additives and synergistic blends designed to enhance product performance and consistency. Reported benefits include odour reduction, melt flow index