Consumer Products

Evian Debuts PET Bottle Made with 100% Recycled Plastic

Sep 22, 2021

Dubbed evian Loop and developed in partnership with Loop Industries, the bottles will be rolled out at commercial scale in South Korea in 2022.

2021 Report on Size and Impact of Plastics Industry Predicts Continued Growth

Sep 22, 2021

The annual report from the Plastics Industry Association forecasts a 2.2% increase in plastics manufacturing shipments this year.

Volkswagen Finds Plastics Are Doggone Good for Auto Parts

Sep 21, 2021

Plastic polymers not only help shave weight from Volkswagen’s vehicles, they even inspired a classic dog toy.

Braskem Teams Up with Intimate Apparel Maker to Create Plant-Based Bra Cups

Sep 20, 2021

Gelmart International’s low-priced bras and underwear, sold at Walmart, target the sustainability-sensitive mass market with bra cups made from bio-based EVA.

Hexpol TPE Expands to Meet Demand for Medical-Grade Thermoplastic Elastomers

Sep 17, 2021

The Sweden-based compounder is spending $5.6 million to build a new medical production facility and prepare for evolving market requirements.

Pretium Packaging Picks Up Rigid Packaging Supplier Alpha

Sep 16, 2021

The companies have complementary product portfolios and share a focus on innovation, sustainability, and service to customers with small- to mid-sized production needs.

Never Mind Super Glue, Here Comes BondLynx

Sep 15, 2021

BondLynx adhesive permanently joins difficult-to-bond polymers to themselves and other materials via bis-diazirine chemistry.

Tunable PVA Packaging Dissolves in Water

Sep 15, 2021

Bags and other products made of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) film can be manufactured to dissolve completely in water in minutes or weeks.

ExxonMobil Presents High-Loft, Ultra-Soft Nonwovens at Index 20

Sep 13, 2021

The petrochemicals giant worked with Reifenhäuser Reicofil to develop the nonwovens and address demand for differentiated hygiene product components.

Boston Micro Fabrication Launches Ultra-High Resolution 3D Printer

Sep 13, 2021

The next-gen microscale 3D printer produces prints up to five times faster than previous models.

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