News & Insights

June 4, 2026

Consumer-Driven Trends Redefining Packaging...

Advances in recycling, design and compounding have improved PCR/PIR plastic quality. Learn whe...

Recycled PET resin flakes with recycling process icons, showcasing sustainable plastics, circular economy practices and thermoplastic resin distribution.

April 30, 2026

Why Manufacturers Are Reconsidering Recycled...

Advances in recycling, design and compounding have improved PCR/PIR plastic quality. Learn whe...

Illustration of a circular economy in the plastics industry, showing recycling, sustainable material innovation and reuse to support a circular plastics economy at Entec Polymers.

April 15, 2026

Building a Circular Economy in the Plastics...

Plastics have long followed a linear path. Pressure to cut waste is driving a shift to circula...

Engineer inspecting a molded plastic component, demonstrating lightweighting strategies that reduce material use while maintaining performance and manufacturing sustainability.

April 8, 2026

Engineering Insights: Improving...

Learn how manufacturers can incorporate sustainability through lightweighting to support perfo...

Medical staff moving a hospital bed with components made from advanced thermoplastic materials, illustrating the growing shift from metal to plastic in healthcare equipment manufacturing.

March 10, 2026

Engineering Insights: Metal-to-Plastic...

As thermoplastics evolve, metal-to-plastic conversion expands. Learn the drivers of the shift ...

Worker using a digital tablet in front of shipping containers, highlighting real‑time supply chain monitoring for a smarter resin purchasing strategy in 2026.

January 27, 2026

Tips for Building a Smarter Resin Purchasing...

Discover how smarter resin procurement can boost resilience, cut risk and give manufacturers a...

January 12, 2026

M. Holland’s 2026 Plastics Industry...

Hear from plastics industry experts about the latest trends and predictions for the new year.

Scientist wearing gloves pours chemicals between laboratory beakers, representing testing and analysis involved in PFAS compliance for plastics manufacturers.

October 6, 2025

Navigating PFAS Compliance in...

Governments around the world continue to pass new regulations related to per- and polyfluoroal...

Wooden blocks on green grass displaying the words “Zero Waste” with a recycling symbol, representing sustainability efforts and zero‑waste packaging initiatives in the plastics industry.

May 1, 2025

Navigating the Path to Zero-Waste Packaging...

The demand for sustainable materials continues to rise as manufacturers push to meet consumer ...

Green textured globe surrounded by sustainability icons in front of a gavel and scales of justice, symbolizing how PCR laws are shaping regulatory requirements for plastic packaging and products.

April 15, 2025

The Growing Impact of PCR Laws on Plastic...

Post-consumer recycled (PCR) content laws are gaining popularity at the state-level to reduce ...

Hand holding a test tube with sustainable plastic materials against a green background, symbolizing early testing and innovation needed to meet future demand for eco‑friendly plastics.

April 9, 2025

Engineering Insights: Start Testing...

According to Todd Stevens, Senior Technical Development Engineer at M. Holland, demand for sus...

Collage featuring medical devices, data cables, automotive components, and plastic packaging materials, representing key 2025 trends and predictions shaping the plastics and resin market for suppliers and manufacturers.

January 14, 2025

M. Holland’s 2025 Trends &...