European Bioplastics (EUBP) welcomes the European Commission’s new Bioeconomy Strategy, which confirms – more clearly than ever – that biobased plastics are a strategic pillar of Europe’s future industrial base. …
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Xenia presents its range of thermoplastic composites for the Chemical Process Industry
Designed to withstand chemically aggressive fluids, high temperatures and potentially explosive atmospheres (ATEX-certified and static-dissipative environments), this new range of thermoplastic composites delivers outstanding chemical resistance, thermal stability and electrical …
Recycled PET in multilayer packaging: a microscopy method to reveal hidden A/B/A structures
The use of recycled plastic material in packaging is now a well-established reality in the sector. Legislation requires it and, in Spain, starting in 2025, PET packaging must contain at …
Kisuma Introduces Novel Setogemâ„¢ RD Dual-Function Nucleator and Acid Scavenger Molecule for PP
Kisuma Chemicals, a global leader in magnesium-based additives, has announced the launch of several new additive solutions, designed to expand the company’s diversified product portfolio and boost the performance, efficiency …
New ReBioCycle project on novel recycling and upcycling solutions for bioplastics
The new EU funded ReBioCycle project provides a portfolio of bioplastic sorting and recycling technologies within three complementary waste-processor-centric hubs. These hubs will be established for different technologies and technology …
MLT Analytics Report: polyolefin elastomer market propelled by solar, auto lightweighting
The global market for polyolefin elastomers and plastomers (POEs/POPs*) is forecast to grow at 6.3% per annum (CAGR) through to 2033 to a volume of 3.8 million tonnes-plus according to …
In a world where plastic is increasingly banned, we should close our eyes for a moment and try to really imagine a world without plastic. It would be completely impossible: …
SABIC, Estiko Packaging Solutions and Coldwater Prawns of Norway introduce frozen foods packaging with ocean bound plastic content
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, has joined forces with Estiko Packaging Solutions and Coldwater Prawns of Norway to develop and implement a highly sustainable new packaging pouch …
AMUT is pleased to announce the successful upgrade of the FLAKE WASHING system at MOHAWK Industries in September 2022. Anthony Georges, President of AMUT North America Inc. stated, “we had …
SABIC to launch at MD&M West 2023 new chemically resistant, thin-wall transparent LNPâ„¢ CRX copolymer resins that can help improve medical device durability & sustainability
SABIC will introduce at MD&M West 2023 two new LNPâ„¢ CRX polycarbonate (PC) copolymer resins offering a distinct combination of robust chemical and impact resistance, thin-wall transparency, dimensional stability and …
