Sustainability

Plastics make it possible, even in outer space

July 19, 2019

Sustainability, Recycling, Automotive and Mobility, Injection Molding

Thanks to their versatility and flexibility, plastics have played a vital role throughout the history of space flight, and they continue to do so today in a sustainable way in the International Space Station.

Jaguar Land Rover trials chemical recycling process

July 18, 2019

Automotive and Mobility

Sustainability, Recycling, Injection Molding, Materials

Stephen Moore

The automaker partners with BASF in a pilot research project which aims to tackle the challenges of plastic waste. ChemCycling project takes plastic waste and recycles it into premium material for potential use in future Jaguar and Land Rover models.

Petcore Europe launches Monomer Recycling Group to promote PET circularity

July 18, 2019

Packaging

Sustainability, Recycling, Consumer Products, Materials

Clare Goldsberry

PET Monomer Recycling opens a completely new perspective on how to deal with the concerns about plastics and plastic waste, said Petcore Europe (Brussels).

Plastic packaging giant ALPLA makes commitment to reduce carbon footprint by 10% by 2022

July 18, 2019

Packaging

Sustainability, Recycling, Consumer Products, Materials

Clare Goldsberry

With its New Plastics Economy Global Commitment, ALPLA has pledged to manufacture 100% recyclable products by 2025 and invest €50 million in the expansion of recycling activities.

DSM to showcase metal replacement solutions, recyclate-based polyamides at K 2019

July 17, 2019

K Show

Automotive and Mobility

Sustainability, Recycling, Materials

Stephen Moore

DSM plans to showcase a number of targeted innovations at K 2019 in October headed by solutions for mobility, additive manufacturing, sports, and sustainability

K 2019 plans a show of sustainability

July 17, 2019

K Show

Sustainability

Packaging, Recycling, Automotive and Mobility, Blow Molding, Compounding, Consumer Products, Extrusion: Film & Sheet, Extrusion: Pipe & Profile, Injection Molding, Materials

Norbert Sparrow

Sustainability has become an indelible part of the plastics conversation. The topic was omnipresent at the K 2019 Preview event in Düsseldorf, Germany, earlier this month, where several K exhibitors went to great lengths to show how they are helping to mold a sustainable future.

Songwon to unveil new flame retardant synergist family at K 2019

July 16, 2019

K Show

Materials

Packaging, Sustainability, Consumer Electronics, Automotive and Mobility, Compounding, Consumer Products

Stephen Moore

The products are based on a proprietary technology designed to combine high performance with safety and sustainability.

Stepped-up cooperation between Borealis and Erema tackles challenge of plastics recyclability

July 16, 2019

Resin supplier Borealis and recycling systems provider Erema have signed a letter of intent (LOI) for the purpose of deepening their cooperation in the field of mechanical recycling.