Going into fourth quarter, prices of the five commodity resins were heading downward, barring supply interruptions.

In a bid to boost its footprint in Western Canada, metal and HDPE plastic drainage products maker Lane Enterprises LLC has ...

The second-best PVC alternative is polypropylene. Pipes made from this are less expensive than copper and less likely to leak chemicals than other forms of plastic piping, according to the EWG. What ...

Research at West Virginia University is exploring whether microwave technology can recover high yields of propylene from ...

Polypropylene (PP) is the lightest weight thermoplastic ... It can be manufactured to various levels of hardness including wire/braid reinforced and rigid pipe. PVC is available in a number of ...

Polypropylene plastic plays a role in many aspects of modern life ... Main applications include packaging, textiles, healthcare, pipes, automotive, and electrical applications. Polypropylene random ...

Polypropylene, a plastic used in everything from car parts and lawn chairs to food packaging and clothing, may soon become ...

Recycling can be confusing enough as it is. To help, here's what those little numbers in recycling symbols actually mean.

Installing polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe for plumbing, HVAC, or other projects requires making clean slices, and PVC pipe cutters serve just that purpose. These cutters are available in various ...

FOLLOWING reports of poor water quality and discoloration in Barangay Mactan, Lapu-Lapu City, the Metropolitan Cebu Water ...

Research from West Virginia University could soon make polypropylene—a plastic commonly used in lawn chairs, auto parts, food packaging, and apparel—more environmentally friendly.

Not for use on polypropylene or polyethylene plastics ... For example, when it comes to gluing PVC pipe in a recently constructed bathroom, high-quality glue is required. Look at the tensile ...