How can we tell recycled from virgin plastics — and prove it? This month’s feature explores innovative marker technologies that make recycled content traceable and verifiable, paving the way for greater use of plastic waste in new products.
The invention concerns camouflage technology, particularly the design and manufacture of camouflage nets offering improved concealment in the thermal spectrum.
This first patent alert of 2026 showcases a range of innovations that advance both sustainability and performance within coating and finishing technologies.
France has introduced stricter rules on the use of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) than those currently in place at EU level. With Decree No. 2025-1376 of 28 December 2025, the French government aims to further reduce the risks associated with exposure to these substances. The new rules apply from 1 January 2026.
