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Econyl: a thread from recycled fishing nets changes the auto industry
Econyl thread is a material made from recycled fishing nets and other polyamide waste. Products made with this material can also be recycled to generate new items Sustainable technologies are gaining more and more presence in the Automotive industry, driven largely by...
Water-soluble plastics: sustainable ally against COVID-19
Water-soluble plastics could become a sustainable and biodegradable alternative for the waste problem, as well as being an important ally in health matters Research on water-soluble plastics has increased in recent years, but very few initiatives have succeeded. The...
Morocco toughens regulations for the entry of industrial products and requires certifications
The Kingdom of Morocco has further strengthened the requirements of the 2020 Conformity Verification Program (VOC) in which the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Green Economy and Digital (MICEVN) establishes the obligation to certify industrial products that reach its...
PolyREC is born, the organization that will report on the Circularity of Plastics in Europe
The European associations Petcore Europe, PlasticsEurope, Plastics Recyclers Europe and VinylPlus have agreed to join forces to create the PolyREC organization. This new entity will monitor, verify and report on recycling data and use of recycled plastics in Europe....
Advances in plastic recycling processes: towards a Circular Economy
The development of a Circular Economy to combat the emergency situation created by plastic waste depends on our being able to generate a demand for high quality recycled products. Stadler, a world leader in sorting plants for the recycling industry, has undergone a...
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Increase in quality and productivity Plastics are irreplaceable in many areas of everyday life, and the challenge is that after use, the material continues up the value chain. In accordance with this challenge, the Mexican market is gradually incorporated into the...
Davis Standard Releases DS Blend Feedscrew Design
Patent pending, improves single screw extruder performance for demanding applications Davis Extruder screw construction has become an important growth area for the company. According to John Christiano, Group Vice President of Technology, this solution is versatile...
They present new thermoplastic elastomers for the railway sector
Kraiburg TPE meets standards with innovative materials Kraiburg TPE expands its portfolio of flame retardant products with innovative materials that meet industry standards. The new advances of the company allow to present a series of products with a V-0...
Canada to ban single-use plastics in 2021
This initiative is based on similar legislation passed last year by the European Union and other nations. Canada will ban single-use plastics from 2021, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced. Once the legislation is in force, the government will establish the...
Rehabilitating plastics, proposed by Professor Kim Ragaert
Banning plastics will lead to devastating environmental effects Polymer Engineering Ph.D. Kim Ragaert, Professor of Materials Science and Polymer Processing at the University of Ghent (Belgium), presented a TEDx talk entitled ‘Plastics Rehab’. Within the talk, she...
Complex parts are produced with additive manufacturing for the Automotive industry
The Poli Racing team uses Stratasys 3D printing and will compete in Formula SAE Brazil Created in 2008 by students from the Polytechnic School of the University of São Paulo, the Poli Racing team uses Stratasys 3D printing technology to manufacture parts for its...
Transmutation of materials
The future that came 40 years ago Problem solving is the greatest purpose of technology. It is not only necessary to transform the current environment, but the foundations of the future; that makes science an essential tool for human beings. The industrial process...
‘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...