A new study finds that virgin polyester carries a heavy environmental burden, but recycled polyester isn't a silver bullet, ...

Polyethylene has a number of advantageous properties, but biodegradability is not one of them. A team of researchers has now developed a plastic which has similar thermoplastic properties to ...

Is polyester bad for the environment? It starts as crude oil. We trace the 5-step process from oil well to fabric — and why it's more harmful than you'd think.

He’s been at Avantium since the new millennium, leading the chemistry company’s renewable and circular innovation initiatives as chief technology officer since 2003. Gruter also holds a part-time ...