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The story of plastic is evolving. New innovations, better technologies, improved sustainability. Explore the innovations driving progress and the stories behind them.

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Advanced Recycling and American Manufacturing

Peggy Smedley and Ross Eisenberg, president, America’s Plastic Makers, American Chemistry Council, talk about advanced recycling and the future of American manufacturing.

From airplanes and automobiles to wind turbines and boats, advanced plastic composites are helping make transportation more efficient.

That's American innovation worth celebrating.

#America250 #Manufacturing
For more than a century, plastic pipes have helped communities build robust water systems and deliver drinking water.

As America celebrates 250 years of innovation, we're recognizing the materials and technologies helping build stronger, more resilient infrastructure.
Analysing the Trionda: The science behind the 2026 World Cup ball
Innovation is changing the game. ⚽

A new soccer ball features advanced polyurethane materials, embedded sensor technology and years of aerodynamic testing to improve consistency and performance.

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From Bakelite in 1907 to today's advanced medical devices, lightweight vehicles and resilient infrastructure, plastics have helped drive more than a century of American innovation.

As we celebrate #America250, we're recognizing the materials and technologies that continue to
For 250 years, American innovators have changed the world.

From Kevlar and implantable pacemakers to modern water infrastructure and advanced insulation, plastic and the spirit of American innovation continue to help make our lives safer, healthier, and more comfortable.
A new collaboration led by @Nestle and the Danish Technological Institute aims to help increase the EU’s recycling rate for flexible packaging by advancing technologies and producing packaging films with 30-35% recycled content. ♻️

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