Blog
Featured
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...
More news
The hour of plastic: So that they do not say that the industry does not comply
Things must have a certain order, says Aldimir Torres, president of the Anipac (National Association of Plastic Industries). As the manager refers, in the manufacture of any product, the impacts must first be measured through a life cycle analysis; Only then - he...
How to sort tons of waste in a short time?
In Latin America, and throughout the world, recycling is a necessity and not an optional action In Mexico, approximately 100,000 tons of urban solid waste (MSW) are generated per day, with a rather alarming trend of increase. During 2018, the inhabitants of the CDMX...
Plastic recycling in the Automotive industry
Due to its flexibility, light weight, and high recycling rate, plastic is widely used in vehicle manufacturing With the continuous improvement of the performance of plastics, according to Aceretech, a company that provides the equipment and solutions for the...
How does the coronavirus affect the world economy?
In recent days, the People's Bank of China injected 242 thousand 740 million dollars into the financial system in order to strengthen confidence in investors In terms of the global economy, the novel coronavirus epidemic could be more catastrophic than the SAR one 17...
The US Senate approves the T-MEC
The agreement is only awaiting ratification by Canada for the month of April With 89 votes in favor and 10 against, the Trade Agreement between Mexico, Canada and the United States (T-MEC) was approved this Thursday by the US Senate; The agreement will now be sent to...
Increases the demand for quality in plastics recycling
To achieve a circular economy in plastics, higher proportions of recycled pellets are required in final products In order to promote sustainable development in the Plastics Industry, implementing recycled pellets in new products is not a sufficient action. The...
Deep Learning: Big Data in Classification Machines
New technologies, among other things, provide complex classification with greater precision and higher yields. TOMRA Sorting Recycling launches its new deep learning-based sorting technology, called GAIN, with which it gains greater throughput capacity in its sorting...
Agreements between Mexico and China on import
Trade between Mexico and China, which regulates the Comprehensive Strategic Association, facilitates the commercial relationship between both nations With the aim of promoting international trade and commercial relations between Mexico and China, in 2013 the...