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Japanese researchers engineer E. coli to make plastic
via Perplexity
Researchers at Kobe University have engineered Escherichia coli bacteria to produce pyridinedicarboxylic acid (PDCA), a biodegradable plastic alternative that exhibits superior properties to petroleum-based PET, achieving production levels more than seven times higher than previously reported. The breakthrough, published this week in Metabolic Engineering, represents a significant advance in sustainable materials science as global plastic pollution reaches crisis levels.
Read the full story here: https://www.perplexity.ai/discover/you/japanese-scientists-develop-su-9xRBhGEfT1meWcxjHYJ74w
Chewing gum can shed microplastics into saliva, pilot study finds
via Eurekalert
SAN DIEGO, March 25, 2025 — Plastic is everywhere. And many products we use in everyday life, such as cutting boards, clothes and cleaning sponges, can expose people to tiny, micrometer-wide plastic particles called microplastics. Now, chewing gum could be added to the list. In a pilot study, researchers found that chewing gum can release hundreds to thousands of microplastics per piece into saliva and potentially be ingested.
The researchers will present their results at the spring meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS). ACS Spring 2025 is being held March 23-27; it features about 12,000 presentations on a range of science topics.
Read the full story here: https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1076910
Plastic Industry Outlook 2025: Trends and Opportunities for Manufacturers
As we move through 2025, the plastic industry continues to evolve, presenting both challenges and opportunities for injection molders, thermoformers, and plastic manufacturers. Here’s a look at the current landscape and emerging trends that are shaping the future of plastics.
Market Growth and Economic Outlook
The global injection molded plastics market is experiencing steady growth, with projections indicating an increase from $335.4 billion in 2024 to $439.4 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.6%. This growth is driven by increasing demand across various sectors, including automotive, healthcare, and packaging.
In the United States, the plastics manufacturing industry is showing signs of recovery and growth. Revenues are projected to increase by 4.2%, with a 5.2% rise in capital expenditures. This positive trend is supported by recent Federal Reserve decisions to lower interest rates, which is expected to sustain manufacturing activity and encourage investment.
Technological Advancements
Integration of 3D Printing
One of the most exciting developments is the integration of 3D printing with traditional injection molding processes. This hybrid approach allows for faster prototyping, reduced lead times, and the ability to offer customized products without compromising production speed.
Automation and Robotics
Automation continues to revolutionize the industry, with robots now performing tasks such as part removal, assembly, and quality checks. AI-powered cameras and sensors are providing real-time defect detection, ensuring higher-quality outputs with minimal waste.
The plastic industry is poised for growth and innovation. Manufacturers who embrace new technologies, focus on sustainability, and adapt to changing market demands will be well-positioned to capitalize on the opportunities ahead. Stay informed, invest wisely, and remain flexible to navigate the evolving landscape of the plastics industry.
As we navigate the evolving landscape of the plastics industry in 2025, it’s crucial for manufacturers to partner with reliable plastic scrap brokers who can help manage waste streams efficiently and provide access to recycled raw materials. Domino Plastics Company stands out as a trusted partner in this arena, offering valuable services to plastic injection molders, thermoformers, and manufacturers.
Domino Plastics Company, with over 40 years of experience in the industry, specializes in purchasing post-industrial plastic scrap from manufacturers and selling recycled raw materials. Our comprehensive services include:
- Competitive pricing for a wide range of plastic scrap materials, including HDPE, LDPE, PP, ABS, PVC, PET, and many more.
- Fast and reliable pickup services across the USA, thanks to strategically located warehouses.
- Expert knowledge in handling various forms of plastic scrap, from regrind and film scrap to off-grade pellets and purge.
- A commitment to sustainability by diverting plastic waste from landfills and supporting recycled plastic innovations.
- Financial stability and a long history of payment integrity, providing peace of mind to their partners.
By working with Domino Plastics Company, manufacturers can not only optimize their waste management processes but also contribute to a more sustainable plastics industry. For competitive quotes and reliable service, contact Domino Plastics at (631) 751-1995 or email Joe@domplas.com with details of your materials.
What Makes Domino Plastics the Top Choice for Plastic Manufacturers
What Makes Domino Plastics the Top Choice for Plastic Manufacturers
Domino Plastics stands out as the top choice for plastic manufacturers due to several key factors:
- Extensive Experience: With 40 years in the business, Domino Plastics has a proven track record in the plastic recycling industry, offering reliable and trustworthy services to manufacturers across the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
- Comprehensive Service: As a full-service plastic recycling company, Domino Plastics handles a wide range of post-industrial plastic scrap, including HDPE, LDPE, PP, PVC, PET, ABS, and more. We buy various forms of plastic waste such as regrind, film scrap, lumps, reprocessed pellets, and obsolete inventory.
- Strategic Logistics: The company’s strategically located warehouses ensure fast and efficient pickup services nationwide, minimizing downtime and maximizing convenience for manufacturers.
- Competitive Pricing and Fast Quotes: Domino Plastics offers competitive prices for scrap plastic and provides quick quotes, ensuring that manufacturers get the best value for their materials.
- Reliable Payments: Known for our payment integrity, Domino Plastics has a long history of making timely and reliable payments, backed by strong bank and trade references.
These attributes make Domino Plastics a trusted partner for plastic manufacturers looking to efficiently manage their plastic scrap and recycling needs.
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The future of recycling could one day mean dissolving plastic with electricity
The future of recycling could one day mean dissolving plastic with electricity
Chemists at CU Boulder have developed a new way to recycle a common type of plastic found in soda bottles and other packaging. The team’s method relies on electricity and some nifty chemical reactions, and it’s simple enough that you can watch the plastic break apart in front of your eyes.
The researchers described their new approach to chemical recycling in the journal Chem Catalysis.
Read the full story here: https://phys.org/news/2023-07-future-recycling-day-dissolving-plastic.html
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How ‘super-enzymes’ that eat plastics could curb our waste problem
How ‘super-enzymes’ that eat plastics could curb our waste problem
via The Guardian
Beaches littered with plastic bottles and wrappers. Marine turtles, their stomachs filled with fragments of plastic. Plastic fishing nets dumped at sea where they can throttle unsuspecting animals. And far out in the Pacific Ocean, an expanse of water more than twice the size of France littered with plastic waste weighing at least 79,000 tonnes.
The plastic pollution problem is distressingly familiar, but many organisations are working to reduce it. Alongside familiar solutions such as recycling, a surprising ally has emerged: micro-organisms. A handful of microbes have evolved the ability to “eat” certain plastics, breaking them down into their component molecules. These tiny organisms could soon play a key role in reducing plastic waste and building a greener economy.
Read the full story here: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/feb/05/how-super-enzymes-that-eat-plastics-could-curb-our-waste-problem
TRASH AND BURN
BIG BRANDS STOKE CEMENT KILNS WITH PLASTIC WASTE AS RECYCLING FALTERS
Consumer goods giants are funding projects to send plastic trash to cement plants, where it is burned as cheap energy. They’re touting it as a way to keep plastic out of dumps and use less fossil fuel. Critics say it undercuts recycling efforts and worsens air quality. One said it was “like moving the landfill from the ground to the sky.”
The global consumer goods industry’s plans for dealing with the vast plastic waste it generates can be seen here in a landfill on the outskirts of Indonesia’s capital, where a swarm of excavators tears into stinking mountains of garbage.
Read the full story here: https://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/environment-plastic-cement/
Plastics to outpace coal’s greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 -report
WASHINGTON, Oct 21 (Reuters) – The carbon-intensive production of plastics is on pace to emit more greenhouse gases than coal-fired power plants within this decade, undercutting global efforts to tackle climate change, a report released on Thursday said.
The report by Bennington College and Beyond Plastics projected that the plastic industry releases at least 232 million tons of greenhouse gases each year throughout its lifecycle from the drilling for oil and gas to fuel its facilities to incineration of plastic waste. That is the equivalent of 116 coal-fired power plants.
Read the full story here: https://www.reuters.com/business/cop/plastics-outpace-coals-greenhouse-gas-emissions-by-2030-report-2021-10-21/
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