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6 tips for creating thermoformed molds with 3D printing
Filament 3D printing is an additive manufacturing technology that uses a continuous filament of thermoplastic material to produce 3D objects. This process involves melting and extruding the material layer by layer, resulting in an object that is created from the...
LDPE prices rise slightly in the US, while in Asia they decline
The price of FOB Texas grade LDPE film in the United States increased by 0.8%, while the price of CFR Shanghai grade LDPE cling film in China decreased by 1% during the week ending July 26, 2024. The low-density polyethylene (LDPE) market recently showed variations...
Fluorine helps make PET waste easier to recycle
Fluorine atoms interact strongly with polyester chains, reducing the energy needed to break the plastic down into its building blocks. A team of scientists used fluorine and hydrogen bonds for plastic recycling, and found that fluorine helps make PET waste easier to...
Can AI mold monitoring improve the quality of parts with recycled plastics?
Avidens leverages sensor technology and artificial intelligence for assisted processing of recycled polymers Integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into mold monitoring not only improves production quality and efficiency, but also offers significant benefits in...
Recycled Plastics Market Will Reach $63.69 billion by 2030
The global recycled plastics market will reach a value of $63.69 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.41%, according to a report by 360iResearch, titled “Recycled Plastics Market by Product (Polyethylene, Terephthalate of polyethylene, polypropylene), method...
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Production of mechanical plastic recycling will exceed 54 million tons in 2030
PET has the highest recycling rate, with 27.1% of the total recorded in 2022, thanks mainly to the well-established collection of PET bottles through formal methods The production of mechanical recycling of plastics in the world will reach almost 55 million tons in...
The European Parliament approves new directive against greenwashing
Greenwashing will be added to the list of commercial practices prohibited in the European Union, as it is considered problematic marketing habits. The European Parliament approved this Wednesday, January 17, a directive that aims to prohibit greenwashing practices in...
European recycling industry at risk of “collapse” after ban on plastic waste exports
Last November, the European Union reached an agreement to prevent the export of plastic waste to developing nations. The Belgian industry association Valipac said that the European Union's (EU) decision to ban exports of plastic waste to poor countries inside and...
This is the first ready-to-eat packaging with renewable food-grade PP
The first ready-to-eat packaging with certified renewable food-grade PP offers high dimensional stability and heat resistance. Sabic and CJ CheilJedang collaborated to develop the first ready-to-eat rice bowl made from 25% certified renewable PP. Sabic announced the...
Researchers develop thermostable plastics that are easier to recycle
A research team from the Universities of Bath and Surrey has developed a method to introduce degradable bonds into thermoset polymers, making them more susceptible to recycling. A team of British scientists developed thermoset plastics such as gels, rubbers and...
TPE with recycled material offers various adhesion possibilities
KRAIBURG TPE launched its new line of thermoplastics with recycled material on the market. These solutions, detailed the thermoplastic elastomer manufacturer, expand the group of THERMOLAST® R compounds. The new range of products also makes it possible to achieve a...
They create a new standard for recycled plastics in Europe
The DIN SPEC 91481 standard creates more clarity for polyamide-based waste and recycling and provides an important step towards deeper digitalization of the Plastics and Waste Industry. The European digital recycled plastics procurement platform Cirplus, together with...
What is circular fashion and how is it transforming retail?
Given the growth of environmental awareness and concerns about sustainability, new niches such as circular fashion are gaining more and more followers, especially among younger buyers. For the new buyer, commitment to the circular economy means maximizing efficiency...