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War in Ukraine causes rises of up to 40% in construction materials
The increase in construction costs will have a direct relationship with the increase in the prices of developments, shops, offices, premises and homes that they present during the end of their construction. In addition to the human cost, the war between Russia and...
Strong, recyclable and degradable sugar-based plastics
A group of researchers created two different organic compounds from sugar alcohols and used them as building blocks for their plastics. Researchers at the University of Birmingham and Duke University have developed a plastic made from sugar, a material they hope could...
Antithrombogenic polymer improves artificial kidney performance
New technology improves the quality of life of patients with chronic and acute renal failure while reducing the workload of medical professionals Tokyo-based Toray Industries Inc. received this year's prestigious industry Ichimura Award for Outstanding Achievement for...
Post-Industrial Recycled TPE Grades Approved for Automotive Interiors
Kraiburg TPE's interior post-industrial recycled (PIR) thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) grades provide the automotive market with a reliable and sustainable alternative to virgin materials Kraiburg TPE has launched its post-industrial recycled (PIR) thermoplastic...
The role of lasers in the fight against microplastics
Until now, wastewater treatment plants have not been able to sufficiently filter the tiny microplastics present in wastewater, but this could change soon: The first laser-drilled microplastic filter is being tested in a water treatment plant residuals. It contains...
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Global automotive plastics market will be worth $ 30.8 billion in 2026
With the increasing demand for passenger cars, the demand for plastic powertrain components such as the casing and casing of the electric motor is likely to increase. The global market for automotive plastics for passenger cars is currently estimated at $ 21.1 billion...
Why aren’t plastic resin prices going down?
In the United States, production has improved, but existing contract orders are filled first, leaving little supplies for spot sales Although weeks ago many predicted that the rise in raw material prices would present a downward trend, during June the prices of...
Recycling plastics reduces carbon emissions by up to 90%
Carbon emissions can be reduced by up to 90% in the case of PET thanks to the use of recycled resin Reducing carbon emissions is as pressing as tackling the problem of waste. A recent ALPLA report found that recycling plastics reduces carbon emissions by up to 90%...
Nestlé reintroduces plastic waste in secondary packaging
Nestlé Natur Cycle Plus is the recycling plant where, after an exhaustive selection, washing and processing process, plastic waste from Nestlé factories is transformed into recycled pellets In order to give a new impetus to the circular economy, Nestlé Spain announced...
From organic waste to bioplastic: recycling Km 0
Plastic production is increasing every day. 79% of this generated plastic ends up in landfills or in the environment and has become one of the main current environmental problems. 8 million tons of plastic reach our seas every year. If we continue this trend, by 2050...
Ecological packaging as an integral concept
As a pioneer of the circular economy in industrial packaging, Schütz has been setting standards for the conservation of natural resources for decades. As a pioneer of the circular economy in industrial packaging, Schütz has been setting standards for the conservation...
The value of the global plastics market will reach $ 580 billion in 2027
The expansion of the construction industry in emerging markets such as Brazil, China, India and Mexico has helped increase the demand for plastics Despite aggressive bans expected to be passed in various parts of the world, the global plastics market is expected to...
The global thermoplastics market will grow 6% this decade
In 2020, about 30% of the global engineering thermoplastic was ordered and delivered in the form of tubes, to represent $ 75.2 billion in market revenue The global engineering thermoplastics market could reach a value of 259 billion by 2021 and is expected to show...