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New look ‘orange peel’ IML packaging stands out on store shelves
Packaging
New look ‘orange peel’ IML packaging stands out on store shelvesNew look ‘orange peel’ IML packaging stands out on store shelves

Cylindrical in-mold label (IML) technology with an “orange peel” was developed by Verstraete IML (Maldegem, Belgium) in collaboration with packaging manufacturer Hordjik (Zaandam, Netherlands).

byClare Goldsberry
Apr 3, 2017
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Polycarbonate blend ideal for electric vehicle charging stations
Automotive & Mobility
Polycarbonate blend ideal for electric vehicle charging stationsPolycarbonate blend ideal for electric vehicle charging stations
Apr 3, 2017
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Plastics remain an important strategy for automotive lightweighting
Automotive & Mobility
Plastics remain an important strategy for automotive lightweightingPlastics remain an important strategy for automotive lightweighting
byStephen Moore
Mar 6, 2017
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Lightweighting strategies focus at inaugural automotive conference in Cleveland
Automotive & Mobility
Lightweighting strategies focus at inaugural automotive conference in ClevelandLightweighting strategies focus at inaugural automotive conference in Cleveland
byStephen Moore
Feb 27, 2017
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UK, China firms to cooperate in recycled carbon fiber for automotive applications
Automotive & Mobility
UK, China firms to cooperate in recycled carbon fiber for automotive applicationsUK, China firms to cooperate in recycled carbon fiber for automotive applications
byStephen Moore
Feb 15, 2017
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Hickman’s Family Farms introduces egg cartons made from 100% recycled PET
Packaging
Hickman’s Family Farms introduces egg cartons made from 100% recycled PETHickman’s Family Farms introduces egg cartons made from 100% recycled PET
byClare Goldsberry
Feb 14, 2017
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Healthcare plastics recycling project identifies challenges, opportunities
Medical
Healthcare plastics recycling project identifies challenges, opportunities
Healthcare plastics recycling project identifies challenges, opportunities
Feb 6, 2017
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byNorbert Sparrow
Composites One acquires Canada’s BMB Solutions Composites
Injection Molding
Composites One acquires Canada’s BMB Solutions Composites
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Feb 3, 2017
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byPlasticsToday Staff
Mazda opts for bio-based engineering plastic in exterior parts for Roadstar RF
Automotive & Mobility
Mazda opts for bio-based engineering plastic in exterior parts for Roadstar RF
Mazda opts for bio-based engineering plastic in exterior parts for Roadstar RF
Feb 3, 2017
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byStephen Moore
In California, bring your own bag is now the law
Packaging
In California, bring your own bag is now the law
In California, bring your own bag is now the law
Jan 30, 2017
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byClare Goldsberry
Consumer goods giant Unilever and Ikea buy into green myth
Sustainability
Consumer goods giant Unilever and Ikea buy into green myth
Consumer goods giant Unilever and Ikea buy into green myth
Jan 24, 2017
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byClare Goldsberry
Rodents wired to infest motor vehicles
Automotive & Mobility
Rodents wired to infest motor vehicles
Rodents wired to infest motor vehicles
Jan 16, 2017
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byStephen Moore
Clever cartons add a playful twist to egg packaging
Packaging
Clever cartons add a playful twist to egg packaging
Clever cartons add a playful twist to egg packaging
Jan 11, 2017
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byRick Lingle
SABIC unveils another dedicated LDPE foam grade
Building & Construction
SABIC unveils another dedicated LDPE foam grade
SABIC unveils another dedicated LDPE foam grade
Jan 11, 2017
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byStephen Moore
Report: Significant lightweighting of vehicles will require intensive use of composites
Automotive & Mobility
Report: Significant lightweighting of vehicles will require intensive use of composites
Report: Significant lightweighting of vehicles will require intensive use of composites
Jan 6, 2017
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byStephen Moore
New poll reveals that many Americans are confused about recycling
Advanced Recycling
New poll reveals that many Americans are confused about recycling
New poll reveals that many Americans are confused about recycling
Jan 5, 2017
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byClare Goldsberry
Molder Urthpact and sustainable consumer products company Preserve roll out compostable plastic cutlery
Injection Molding
Molder Urthpact and sustainable consumer products company Preserve roll out compostable plastic cutlery
Molder Urthpact and sustainable consumer products company Preserve roll out compostable plastic cutlery
Jan 4, 2017
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byNorbert Sparrow
World first: Road paved with solar panels powers street lights of French town
Automotive & Mobility
World first: Road paved with solar panels powers street lights of French town
World first: Road paved with solar panels powers street lights of French town
Jan 3, 2017
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byStephen Moore
The year ahead in automotive trends
Automotive & Mobility
The year ahead in automotive trends
The year ahead in automotive trends
Dec 27, 2016
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byStephen Moore
'All Things Bakelite,' the movie, screened at Plastics Pioneers Association meeting
Materials
'All Things Bakelite,' the movie, screened at Plastics Pioneers Association meeting
'All Things Bakelite,' the movie, screened at Plastics Pioneers Association meeting
Dec 26, 2016
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byClare Goldsberry
Multinational inks €55 million deal to commercialize bioplastics technology developed by Bio-on
Sustainability
Multinational inks €55 million deal to commercialize bioplastics technology developed by Bio-on
Multinational inks €55 million deal to commercialize bioplastics technology developed by Bio-on
Dec 22, 2016
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byPlasticsToday Staff
Bioplastics highlights: a last look back at 2016
Materials
Bioplastics highlights: a last look back at 2016
Bioplastics highlights: a last look back at 2016
Dec 22, 2016
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byKaren Laird
What I would like to see in 2017: A wish list for the auto sector
Automotive & Mobility
What I would like to see in 2017: A wish list for the auto sector
What I would like to see in 2017: A wish list for the auto sector
Dec 22, 2016
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byStephen Moore
Trendspotting: Plastic packaging in transition
Packaging
Trendspotting: Plastic packaging in transition
Trendspotting: Plastic packaging in transition
Dec 21, 2016
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1 Min Read
byKari Embree
Bad for baby? BPA discussion rears its head once again, and this time it’s teethers
Sustainability
Bad for baby? BPA discussion rears its head once again, and this time it’s teethers
Bad for baby? BPA discussion rears its head once again, and this time it’s teethers
Dec 19, 2016
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byKaren Laird
BioAmber and CJ CheilJedang to join forces on production of bio-succinic acid in China
Business
BioAmber and CJ CheilJedang to join forces on production of bio-succinic acid in China
BioAmber and CJ CheilJedang to join forces on production of bio-succinic acid in China
Dec 19, 2016
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byKaren Laird
Wood-plastic composite and capped PVC decking gain in popularity, thanks to media attention
Building & Construction
Wood-plastic composite and capped PVC decking gain in popularity, thanks to media attention
Wood-plastic composite and capped PVC decking gain in popularity, thanks to media attention
Dec 16, 2016
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byClare Goldsberry
The most innovative plastic packaging of 2016
Packaging
The most innovative plastic packaging of 2016
The most innovative plastic packaging of 2016
Dec 15, 2016
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byKari Embree
Hilco Industrial announces successful sale of Dow Chemical solar assets
Building & Construction
Hilco Industrial announces successful sale of Dow Chemical solar assets
Hilco Industrial announces successful sale of Dow Chemical solar assets
Dec 14, 2016
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byClare Goldsberry
Global plastics associations’ marine litter initiative welcomes seven new signatories
Sustainability
Global plastics associations’ marine litter initiative welcomes seven new signatories
Global plastics associations’ marine litter initiative welcomes seven new signatories
Dec 14, 2016
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byKaren Laird
Covestro begins delivery of first CO2-based product
Sustainability
Covestro begins delivery of first CO2-based product
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Dec 14, 2016
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byStephen Moore
Major new study will examine forces reshaping the future of transportation
Automotive & Mobility
Major new study will examine forces reshaping the future of transportation
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Dec 9, 2016
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byClare Goldsberry
Platts Global Energy Breakthrough Solution of the Year Award goes to DuPont and Archer Daniels Midland
Sustainability
Platts Global Energy Breakthrough Solution of the Year Award goes to DuPont and Archer Daniels Midland
Platts Global Energy Breakthrough Solution of the Year Award goes to DuPont and Archer Daniels Midland
Dec 9, 2016
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byKaren Laird
DuPont and ADM’s FDME technology earns 2016 ‘Breakthrough’ award from Platts
Materials
DuPont and ADM’s FDME technology earns 2016 ‘Breakthrough’ award from Platts
DuPont and ADM’s FDME technology earns 2016 ‘Breakthrough’ award from Platts
Dec 9, 2016
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byPlasticsToday Staff
Landfill new style: Is ‘storing’ waste plastics better than burning?
Sustainability
Landfill new style: Is ‘storing’ waste plastics better than burning?
Landfill new style: Is ‘storing’ waste plastics better than burning?
Dec 8, 2016
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byKaren Laird

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