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An inconvenient truth about bioplastics
Sustainability
An inconvenient truth about bioplasticsAn inconvenient truth about bioplastics

Consumers say they want eco-friendly products, but surveys show that they are not willing to pay more for them.

byClare Goldsberry
Aug 22, 2017
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Secos, MiniFAB collaborate on 'first-of-its-kind' breathable film
Sustainability
Secos, MiniFAB collaborate on 'first-of-its-kind' breathable filmSecos, MiniFAB collaborate on 'first-of-its-kind' breathable film
byPlasticsToday Staff
Aug 21, 2017
1 Min Read
The amazing transformation of abandoned plastic fishing nets into recycled materials in nine slides
Materials
The amazing transformation of abandoned plastic fishing nets into recycled materials in nine slidesThe amazing transformation of abandoned plastic fishing nets into recycled materials in nine slides
byClare Goldsberry
Aug 10, 2017
9 Slides
Recycling medical plastics faces economic hurdles, not to mention the ‘ick’ factor
Medical
Recycling medical plastics faces economic hurdles, not to mention the ‘ick’ factorRecycling medical plastics faces economic hurdles, not to mention the ‘ick’ factor
byNorbert Sparrow
Aug 10, 2017
1 Min Read
Hexagon Composites enters the heavy-duty fuel cell truck market with hydrogen cylinders
Automotive & Mobility
Hexagon Composites enters the heavy-duty fuel cell truck market with hydrogen cylindersHexagon Composites enters the heavy-duty fuel cell truck market with hydrogen cylinders
byStephen Moore
Aug 10, 2017
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Lightweight bioplastic carrier bags a top EU priority
Packaging
Lightweight bioplastic carrier bags a top EU priorityLightweight bioplastic carrier bags a top EU priority
byClare Goldsberry
Aug 7, 2017
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Formosa Plastics sued for “significant, chronic and ongoing” violations of Clean Water Act at Texas plant
Sustainability
Formosa Plastics sued for “significant, chronic and ongoing” violations of Clean Water Act at Texas plant
Formosa Plastics sued for “significant, chronic and ongoing” violations of Clean Water Act at Texas plant
Aug 3, 2017
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byPlasticsToday Staff
Perstorp receives U.S. food-contact approval for Capa for Bioplastics grades 6500D and 6800D
Packaging
Perstorp receives U.S. food-contact approval for Capa for Bioplastics grades 6500D and 6800D
Perstorp receives U.S. food-contact approval for Capa for Bioplastics grades 6500D and 6800D
Jul 31, 2017
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1 Min Read
byClare Goldsberry
Plastipak Packaging invests $15 million in Louisiana plant expansion
Packaging
Plastipak Packaging invests $15 million in Louisiana plant expansion
Plastipak Packaging invests $15 million in Louisiana plant expansion
Jul 31, 2017
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1 Min Read
byClare Goldsberry
When a petrol vehicle ban is not a real petrol vehicle ban
Automotive & Mobility
When a petrol vehicle ban is not a real petrol vehicle ban
When a petrol vehicle ban is not a real petrol vehicle ban
Jul 27, 2017
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1 Min Read
byStephen Moore
Is living on a plastic planet necessarily a bad thing?
Advanced Recycling
Is living on a plastic planet necessarily a bad thing?
Is living on a plastic planet necessarily a bad thing?
Jul 20, 2017
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1 Min Read
byClare Goldsberry
PureCycle hosts ribbon cutting for plant powered by P&G recycling technology
Advanced Recycling
PureCycle hosts ribbon cutting for plant powered by P&G recycling technology
PureCycle hosts ribbon cutting for plant powered by P&G recycling technology
Jul 20, 2017
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1 Min Read
byNorbert Sparrow
Albertsons receives F grade on safer chemicals policy from health advocacy group
Packaging
Albertsons receives F grade on safer chemicals policy from health advocacy group
Albertsons receives F grade on safer chemicals policy from health advocacy group
Jul 19, 2017
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1 Min Read
byClare Goldsberry
Recycling industry adopts position on use of degradable additives in plastic packaging
Packaging
Recycling industry adopts position on use of degradable additives in plastic packaging
Recycling industry adopts position on use of degradable additives in plastic packaging
Jul 19, 2017
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1 Min Read
byClare Goldsberry
Could China’s ban on scrap plastics have a silver lining for U.S. plastics industry?
Advanced Recycling
Could China’s ban on scrap plastics have a silver lining for U.S. plastics industry?
Could China’s ban on scrap plastics have a silver lining for U.S. plastics industry?
Jul 19, 2017
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1 Min Read
byClare Goldsberry
Spanish group invents process to produce polycarbonate from lemon and carbon dioxide
Sustainability
Spanish group invents process to produce polycarbonate from lemon and carbon dioxide
Spanish group invents process to produce polycarbonate from lemon and carbon dioxide
Jul 19, 2017
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1 Min Read
byStephen Moore
Global Plastics Summit returns to Chicago in October
Business
Global Plastics Summit returns to Chicago in October
Global Plastics Summit returns to Chicago in October
Jul 18, 2017
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1 Min Read
byPlasticsToday Staff
In Brazil, they all scream for ice cream with spoon-in-lid packaging
Packaging
In Brazil, they all scream for ice cream with spoon-in-lid packaging
In Brazil, they all scream for ice cream with spoon-in-lid packaging
Jul 17, 2017
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1 Min Read
byClare Goldsberry
Arkema to produce bio-sourced polyamide 11 in Asia
Sustainability
Arkema to produce bio-sourced polyamide 11 in Asia
Arkema to produce bio-sourced polyamide 11 in Asia
Jul 12, 2017
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1 Min Read
byStephen Moore
How UV light impacts PET containers and rPET options
Packaging
How UV light impacts PET containers and rPET options
How UV light impacts PET containers and rPET options
Jul 11, 2017
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1 Min Read
byFrank Schloss
Research team seeks to eliminate cost, technical barriers to adoption of biobased plastic packaging
Packaging
Research team seeks to eliminate cost, technical barriers to adoption of biobased plastic packaging
Research team seeks to eliminate cost, technical barriers to adoption of biobased plastic packaging
Jul 6, 2017
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1 Min Read
byWilliam Leventon
UK recycling program for PVC-based medical devices racks up another award
Medical
UK recycling program for PVC-based medical devices racks up another award
UK recycling program for PVC-based medical devices racks up another award
Jul 5, 2017
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1 Min Read
byPlasticsToday Staff
Major expansion and leading edge recycling program for world’s largest VpCI film extrusion plant
Extrusion: Film & Sheet
Major expansion and leading edge recycling program for world’s largest VpCI film extrusion plant
Major expansion and leading edge recycling program for world’s largest VpCI film extrusion plant
Jul 3, 2017
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1 Min Read
byClare Goldsberry
Japanese Tier 1 boosting output for plastic fuel filler pipe systems
Automotive & Mobility
Japanese Tier 1 boosting output for plastic fuel filler pipe systems
Japanese Tier 1 boosting output for plastic fuel filler pipe systems
Jun 27, 2017
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1 Min Read
byStephen Moore
Increased adoption of carbon-fiber-reinforced plastics shines spotlight on recycling technologies
Advanced Recycling
Increased adoption of carbon-fiber-reinforced plastics shines spotlight on recycling technologies
Increased adoption of carbon-fiber-reinforced plastics shines spotlight on recycling technologies
Jun 23, 2017
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1 Min Read
byClare Goldsberry
Singapore university inks accord with leading Thai resin supplier to develop automotive 3D-printing materials
Automotive & Mobility
Singapore university inks accord with leading Thai resin supplier to develop automotive 3D-printing materials
Singapore university inks accord with leading Thai resin supplier to develop automotive 3D-printing materials
Jun 23, 2017
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1 Min Read
byStephen Moore
Teijin develops world’s first polycarbonate resin pillar-less automotive front window
Automotive & Mobility
Teijin develops world’s first polycarbonate resin pillar-less automotive front window
Teijin develops world’s first polycarbonate resin pillar-less automotive front window
Jun 19, 2017
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1 Min Read
byStephen Moore
Plastics industry must fight back against activists’ questionable science and health claims
Sustainability
Plastics industry must fight back against activists’ questionable science and health claims
Plastics industry must fight back against activists’ questionable science and health claims
Jun 18, 2017
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1 Min Read
byClare Goldsberry
Trinseo to acquire Italian soft touch polymer supplier
Automotive & Mobility
Trinseo to acquire Italian soft touch polymer supplier
Trinseo to acquire Italian soft touch polymer supplier
Jun 16, 2017
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1 Min Read
byStephen Moore
World's first car made from bio composites makes global debut
Automotive & Mobility
World's first car made from bio composites makes global debut
World's first car made from bio composites makes global debut
Jun 8, 2017
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1 Min Read
byStephen Moore
Plastics Industry Association names association veteran to lead government affairs
Business
Plastics Industry Association names association veteran to lead government affairs
Plastics Industry Association names association veteran to lead government affairs
Jun 6, 2017
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1 Min Read
byPlasticsToday Staff
Covestro achieves biomass breakthrough
Sustainability
Covestro achieves biomass breakthrough
Covestro achieves biomass breakthrough
Jun 5, 2017
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1 Min Read
byClare Goldsberry
McDonald’s agrees to phase out EPS in its packaging
Packaging
McDonald’s agrees to phase out EPS in its packaging
McDonald’s agrees to phase out EPS in its packaging
May 26, 2017
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1 Min Read
byClare Goldsberry
Converted flexible packaging for food markets to reach $15.5 billion
Packaging
Converted flexible packaging for food markets to reach $15.5 billion
Converted flexible packaging for food markets to reach $15.5 billion
May 21, 2017
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1 Min Read
byClare Goldsberry
Washington State University team develops promising means of recycling carbon-fiber thermoset plastic composites
Advanced Recycling
Washington State University team develops promising means of recycling carbon-fiber thermoset plastic composites
Washington State University team develops promising means of recycling carbon-fiber thermoset plastic composites
May 5, 2017
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1 Min Read
byStephen Moore

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