Feature article

Bio-based plastics combat recycling concerns

29 April 2026

Clear plastic container in field

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Bio-based plastics such as PLA and PHA are often misunderstood when it comes to end‑of‑life. Our latest article in Plastics Recycling World (April 2026 edition) examines how these materials can be mechanically and chemically recycled, how sorting challenges are being addressed, and what new projects and technologies mean for integrating bio-based plastics into circular recycling systems.

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