Each month, our research team juries in new materials into our material database. Here are five of our favorite and selections from this month: 1. Enzymatic Depolymerisation MC# – …
In The News – The Materiality of Barbie
In this segment, Dr. Andrew Dent - EVP of Material Research breaks down the evolution of Barbie from a material standpoint and the impact of the cultural phenomenon that is the Barbie franchise. …
Report: End-Of-Life, A New Beginning
The circular economy is a systemic framework that focuses on keeping materials in play throughout the entire lifecycle of the product, from cradle to cradle. In recent years, the circular economy …
Top 5 Materials – August 2023
Each month, our research team juries in new materials into our material database. Here are five of our favorite and selections from this month: 1. z.trusion® MC# – 1299401 Manufacturer: …
How It’s Made: Reaction Injection Molding Goes Circular
Reaction injection molding (RIM) is a fascinating manufacturing process that creates light, strong, and quickly processed parts. Specifically, RIM is a process in which thermosetting polymers are …
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Material Profile: Chrome – Trivalent vs Hexavalent
Chromium is a naturally occurring element found in many nooks of nature, such as rocks, animals, and plants. Due to chromium’s high gloss finish and corrosion resistance, it is typically applied in …
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Hot Topic – Mass Balance
The mass balance approach refers to the practice of mixing virgin, petroleum-based ingredients with recycled or bio-bass ingredients, and then measuring and tracking the ratio of bio- or recycled …
Download the July 2023 Trend Report – Challenging Age
Discover how the macro trend of ‘Challenging Age’ is permeating through the design world and discover innovative and sustainable drop-in material solutions, picked by our expert research team. The …
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Top 5 Materials – July 2023
Each month, our research team juries in new materials into our material database. Here are five of our favorite and selections from this month: 1. PolycirQ P2 MC# - 9653-01 Manufacturer: …
Local Law 97: NYC building emissions take a (positive) hit
Today, buildings produce more than two-thirds the overall greenhouse gas emissions in New York City. In response, the city enacted Local Law 97 back in 2019, to take effect starting in 2024. Arguably …
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Hot Topic – Building insulation
Building insulation is a product or system of products that has been integrated into a building to control the flow of heat. Specifically, building insulation aims to stop the travel of heat through a …
Reduce, Reuse, Retail – A Conversation With The Good Plastic Company
Join Dr. Andrew Dent, EVP of Research for Material ConneXion, and William Chizhovsky – Founder of The Good Plastic company for a discussion on how to incorporate sustainable materials into your next …
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