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Grinding mills, how to choose the most suitable one?
The purchase of such specific machinery as grinding mills can be a real headache if a series of fundamental factors are not taken into account for the perfect functioning of the entire recycling process. The wide variety of shredding mills that exists today makes them...
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...
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‘Recyclable’ Trump straws? Not according to the FTC Green Guidelines
A packaging consultant challenges claims by President Donald Trump's re-election campaign that his branded plastic straws are recyclable. The president made headlines earlier this month when his campaign revealed the opportunity for consumers to purchase a 10-pack of...
Repsol launches recycled plastic material on the market
This initiative is part of the company's actions to promote the circular economy As a result of the Reciclex project, Repsol launches its first industrial manufacturing product on the market: the new Repsol 50RX2805 grade, for group shrink film. The material was...
The future of smart packaging
By Dr. Paul Smith, Vice President, Xerox Research Center Canada What if product labels, packaging, and displays could tell us what we need to know? Xerox scientists and engineers conduct groundbreaking studies that promise to incorporate smart elements, such as smart...
More sustainable plastic packaging
Clariant offers a complete portfolio of additive masterbatches in four important areas As part of the program that Clariant offers to achieve a more sustainable plastics industry, the Group's Masterbatches Business Unit works hand in hand with brand owners and...
Germany consolidates its technological leadership and China does so in machinery for plastics
The increase in the world population and the general increase of the middle class are key factors for the growth of the industry In 2018, the value of the production of machinery for plastics and rubber worldwide reached a volume of about 36.8 billion euros compared...
New grades of Polyoxymethylene revealed
The Polyplastics Group develops components in automotive fuel systems Polyplastics, announced the development of new Duracon Polyoxymethylene (POM) grades. This solution provides high flow, rigidity and design freedom for the production of injection molded components...
Recycle More Bags calls for requirements for bags to use more recycled content
A group called Recycle More Bags requests the recycled content required by the government in plastic bags for garbage and groceries. The group, which includes more than two dozen member organizations, wants a minimum of 20 percent post-consumer recycled content by...
Morelos joins the ban on single-use plastics
The initiative is expected to take effect by 2022 The Morelos Congress unanimously approved modifications to the state laws of Ecological Balance and Solid Waste Management, which stipulate the prohibition of buying and selling Styrofoam, plastics, straws and any...