I just returned from a wonderful visit at Eastman Chemical Company. Eastman are a global specialty materials leader, continues to drive innovation in sustainable materials. Their latest achievement is the Tritan Renew coPET polymer, which combines cutting-edge technology with environmental stewardship. The Journey to Tritan Renew Polyester Renewal Technology (PRT) […]
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NPE2024 Date: May 6, 2024 Location: Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida Overview NPE2024: The Plastics Show, organized by the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS), kicked off on May 6, 2024, at the Orange County Convention Center. With over 2,000 exhibiting companies and more than 55,000 expected attendees, this triennial event is the most […]
Dr. Roger Tipton is excited to announce that he will be a member of the ASTM subcommittee F15.81 on Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances. The Mission of ASTM Subcommittee F15.81 The ASTM Subcommittee F15.81 operates under the jurisdiction of ASTM’s consumer products committee (F15). Our mission is to develop standards that provide guidance […]
On February 1, 2024, Professor Roger Tipton visited Dr. Caitlyn Clarkson at Oak Ridge National Lab’s Manufacturing Demonstration Facility to discuss sustainable biocomposite materials. Dr. Clarkson is an associate staff scientist in the Sustainable Manufacturing Technologies Group at ORNL’s Manufacturing Demonstration Facility. The Sustainable Manufacturing Technologies Group focuses on the development of […]
Great visit to the University of North Carolina Charlotte last week to speak with junior and senior engineering students on Sustainability, Life Cycle Analysis, and Circular Economy. I was really impressed by the students and the University is just a beautiful place.