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Plastic Industry was affected by COVID-19: Anipac
According to Anipac data, the Plastics Industry suffered a contraction of almost 7% as a result of the health contingency The Plastics Industry was one of the sectors that was hit due to the bans and closure of activities that were implemented due to the COVID-19...
Blow molding resin market grows 6.7% at annual rate: study
Driven by bottled beverages using PET resin, the market is expected to grow at an annual rate of 6.73% between 2021 and 2026 The blow molding resins market could grow to $17.88 billion between 2021 and 2026, according to the latest Technavio study. The market is...
New ecological resin made from regenerated cellulose is lighter and more resistant
In recent years, various industries have considered the use of environmentally friendly resins incorporating natural and plant-based fibers in a broader range of applications. Polyplastics Group launched the new PLASTRON® LFT, an environmentally friendly...
The health sector in a pandemic
Visit stand #3336 of Plastimagen 2022 and interact with the specialists of the National Association of Plastic Industries The health sector in the Plastics Industry represents almost 7 million tons (2%), and although it was the only one that grew during the pandemic,...
New powder for Fuse 1: Nylon 12 with glass particles for tough, heat-resistant parts
The Fuse 1 material catalog is growing, so engineers and fabricators will be able to create new, industrial-grade products. Formlabs introduces Nylon 12 GF Powder, a glass-reinforced plastic powder that is ideal for producing rigid, thermally stable parts with the SLS...
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Unilever develops recyclable HDPE toothpaste tubes
Most commercially available toothpaste tubes are made from a combination of plastic and aluminum, which gives the packaging flexibility but also makes it difficult to recycle. Unilever introduced its first recyclable HDPE toothpaste tubes for its oral care brands,...
How do hybrid cars help combat climate change?
AXA Mexico aims to reduce carbon emissions by 2025: 38% energy, 9% water, 24% fleet, 8% flights, 20% office paper, 20% MKT paper, 100% renewable energy Pollutant emissions from automobiles not only put the air we breathe into play, but also our atmosphere. For several...
Recycled plastics prices reach “all-time highs” after shortage of plastic resins
The extremely high demand for recycled plastics was driven by the shortage of plastic raw materials facing the Plastics Industry globally. The Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) reported that prices for recycled plastics have risen to "historically high" levels...
A new process turns plastic into jet fuel in an hour
The study, published in the scientific journal 'Chem Catalysis', highlights that the conversion process only lasts one hour and the heat required is only 220 degrees Celsius Is it possible to turn plastic into jet fuel? Scientists at Washington State University...
Insecticidal nets in the fight to eradicate malaria
A project by Avient and IVCC for the formulation of long-lasting insecticidal nets for malaria control worldwide According to the World Health Organization, more than 200 million new cases of malaria appear each year, with children under 5 years of age being the most...
Microcapsules allow self-lubricating plastics
In the case of plastics, less friction can significantly reduce the presence of microplastics in the environment Industry experts estimate that up to 23% of global energy consumption can be attributed to friction losses. That thesis extends to the Plastics Industry,...
Amcor tests first recyclable thermoformed blister
AmSky from Amcor removes PVC in healthcare packaging, which can be problematic to recycle using conventional methods, with thermoformed polyethylene (PE) blister and lidding film Amcor began trials with AmSky customers, calling it the world's first recyclable...
Impact Copolymer Polypropylene Resins for Rigid, Thin-Walled Containers
These ICP grades provide molded parts that feature low shrinkage, improved heat resistance (HDT) SOCAR Polymer introduced two new grades of Impact Copolymer Polypropylene (ICP) resins, the first in its portfolio to incorporate Milliken Chemical's Hyperform® HPN®...