Medical plastics recycling debate takes center stage at PLASTEC Minneapolis October 17, 2017PLASTEC MinneapolisMedicalPackaging, Sustainability, RecyclingNorbert SparrowStakeholders across the healthcare plastics recycling chain discuss opportunities and challenges.
Chemours prevails over BASF and Covestro to win 2017 Polyurethane Innovation Award October 13, 2017MaterialsSustainabilityClare GoldsberryChemours (Wilmington, DE) was recognized for its Opteon 1100 hydrofluoroolefin blowing agent that addresses critical polyurethane industry needs.
Bioresins and composite materials deployed in SeaBubbles flying water taxis October 12, 2017Automotive and MobilitySustainability, MaterialsStephen MooreBio-based epoxy resins, natural fibers and cork core materials among materials supplied by Sicomin
Procter & Gamble launches Fairy Ocean Plastic bottle made with 100% recycled plastic October 11, 2017PackagingSustainability, Recycling, Consumer ProductsClare GoldsberryThe innovative bottle will be made from 10% ocean plastic, collected from oceans and beaches around the world, and 90% post-consumer recycled plastic.
Trash bags from industrial plastic waste: 8 questions answered October 10, 2017PackagingSustainability, Recycling, Extrusion: Film & Sheet, MaterialsRick LingleAn inside look at a real-world project that took scrap industrial plastic packaging to make trash bags used to collect ocean debris.
Albis to acquire carbon fiber composite recycler October 04, 2017Automotive and MobilitySustainability, Recycling, Compounding, Injection Molding, MaterialsStephen MooreSource of low-cost carbon fiber-reinforced automotive injection molding compounds for lightweight construction via closed-loop technology for sustainable recycling management
EU delays approval of recycling processes in food-contact applications October 04, 2017PackagingSustainability, RecyclingClare GoldsberryDelays of more than nine years are seen as an obstacle to the circular economy.
Amber PET bottles: recycling challenges and opportunities October 04, 2017PackagingSustainability, Recycling, MaterialsFrank SchlossReclaiming amber and other non-clear bottles used for packaging beer and other beverages present difficulties for PET recyclers, but what can be done?
Agilyx, Ineos Styrolution sign joint agreement to develop chemical-based polystyrene recycling in U.S. October 02, 2017PackagingSustainability, Recycling, MaterialsClare GoldsberryChemical recycling technology developed by Agilyx promises to reduce plastic waste and help transition toward a circular economy.
Converter Spotlight: Parkside pushes flexible packaging envelope September 27, 2017PackagingSustainability, Business, Extrusion: Film & SheetRick LingleUK-based flexible packaging innovator discusses trends, compostable films, Brexit, new products and technology, growth opportunities and more.
