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More resistant plastics from recycling? It’s already possible
By selectively extracting hydrogen atoms from the Polyolefin, the chemists devised a way to extend the life of single-use plastic into a high-value plastic known as an ionomer. Chemists at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have created a method to create...
Recycled plastic denture molds are a reality
SmileDirectClub maintains an agreement with HP with which it has created a sustainable production model with which it can manufacture up to 75,000 dental aligners daily with 3D printing technology Plastics are such malleable materials that they continue to provide...
A truly cheap and abundant bioplastic?
Bioderived materials usually have an economic cost that significantly increases the final price of the products in which they are used. Scientists around the world are still trying to create new sustainable materials, but unless these materials are scalable and...
High prices of recycled plastic put UK producers in check
The extraordinarily high prices could mean virgin plastics will still be cheaper than recycled ones, even after paying the UK's virgin material levy. High prices for recycled plastic, which have reached record levels in the last twelve months, coupled with the UK...
Shortage of supplies and containers: a challenge for global supply
The United States faces a historic container gridlock. China, South Korea and Thailand are the three countries that supply Mexico in high seasons Due to the shortage of supplies for the production of electronic devices, the lack of containers, the increase in...
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HP launches the world’s first ocean plastic PCs
Computer maker HP introduced its first PCs made with plastic salvaged from the oceans, a move that builds on the company's commitment to sustainability. Through a statement, the company noted that the Pavilion 13, Pavilion 14, and Pavilion 15 laptops have been...
The Plastic Industry contributes to the global economic reactivation
In Mexico, the Plastic Industry contributes 5% of the manufacturing GDP and generates almost one million jobs In Mexico, the Plastic Industry contributes more than 3% of the Gross Domestic Product and 5% of the manufacturing GDP. Additionally, the sector generates one...
The health sector surrenders to the advantages of 3D printing
Pre-operative analysis and planning in trauma, dental, training and even hospital maintenance departments are some of the fields in which alternative production technologies are already being applied successfully. But there is a lot of other research in development...
Iris van Herpen: haute couture made with ocean plastic
Dutch dressmaker Iris van Herpen teamed up with Parley for the Oceans to design a stunning dress made from recycled marine plastics Fashion and sustainability are not in fights, and indeed it could be the future of the circular economy. Dutch dressmaker Iris van...
Enzyme additives that break down plastic and improve recycling
Innovative Film Solutions developed a new cocktail of complex enzymes that accelerate the biodegradation of plastics. Leftover material, the company claims, can be reprocessed into high-quality plastic again Plastic waste management continues to be in the sights of...
Polymers Power Holographic Display for Mobility
Covestro and Ceres Holographics have signed an agreement to commercialize a photopolymer film that enables new line-of-sight applications on the front, side and rear windows of vehicles Scottish technology firm Ceres Holographics signed a strategic partnership with...
PLASTIMAGEN LIGHT: the Forum of the Plastic Industry will be held only in digital format
PLASTIMAGEN LIGHT, the most important forum for the Plastics Industry in Latin America, takes into account the current health contingency and will be held in digital format from March 22 to 26 Derived from the health crisis caused by COVID-19, Tarsus México announced...
PHA and PEF: two sustainable alternatives for PET packaging
PHA is biodegradable, while PEF can be recyclable, making both materials extremely attractive for companies looking to integrate sustainable processes There is no doubt that Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) is one of the most versatile materials used in the container...