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Freeze-Thaw Recycling: Groundbreaking Method for Wind Turbines

The freeze-thaw cycling technique offers an eco-friendly method for recycling fiber-reinforced composites, preserving material integrity and reducing waste.

22 Aug 2025

AIMPLAS Investigates How to Use Recycled Plastics Previously Discarded for Food Contact Applications

At a time when the circular economy and sustainability are setting the roadmap for the plastics sector, AIMPLAS, the Plastics Technology Centre, is leading an innovative research project, DECONWASTE, focused on improving the recycling of plastic packaging and enabling its safe reuse in food contact applications.

From AIMPLAS 5 Aug 2025

Ambition and Innovation Sought to Address Arrochar’s 'Litter Sink' Problem

The Scottish Government is seeking innovative solutions to the problem of litter at Arrochar and its environmental and social impact, just one of eight new Challenges set as part of the CivTech Scotland Round 11 Accelerator.

30 Jul 2025

EcoCortec® Unveils Next-Gen Sustainable 3D Bags Powered by VpCI®!

EcoCortec®, the European subsidiary of Cortec® Corporation and a leading manufacturer of sustainable VCI/VpCI® packaging, launched a brochure featuring new capabilities of 3D Bags powered by VpCI®, a revolutionary packaging solution designed to provide green corrosion protection for a wide range of metal products.

From EcoCortec 24 Jul 2025

How Plastic Pollution May Influence Antimicrobial Resistance

Plastic pollution, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and climate change are some of the greatest global challenges currently facing society and yet, research and mitigation efforts are often not joined up.

23 Jul 2025

AIMPLAS Coordinates a New EU Project to Implement Advanced Digital Solutions to Increase the Circularity of PV Panels Throughout the Full Value Chain

With the rapid rollout of solar energy, which is at the forefront of efforts to reduce carbon emissions, there is a growing need for solutions to increase the circularity of PV panels, bridging the gap between the manufacturing and end-of-life processes, and keeping critical and valuable materials in use for as long as possible.

From AIMPLAS 4 Jul 2025