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Plastic resin prices rise due to tariffs and low demand
Plastic resin prices for the North American market increased in the last week of February due to geopolitical factors and the tariff threat Polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) prices in the North American market increased half a cent across all segments during...
Polypropylene fabric: what is it? Uses, advantages, and properties
Polypropylene fabric is a material made from a thermoplastic polymer, meaning it can soften with heat and harden when cooled, allowing it to be molded into a variety of shapes and applications. Polypropylene fabric is a textile made from the thermoplastic polymer of...
Polypropylene fabric: what is it? Uses, advantages, and properties
Polypropylene fabric is a material made from a thermoplastic polymer, meaning it can soften with heat and harden when cooled, allowing it to be molded into a variety of shapes and applications. Polypropylene fabric is a textile made from the thermoplastic polymer of...
Separating Plastics During Recycling: A Quick Guide
The separation of plastics during recycling is a vital process to ensure the reuse of materials. Polymers are separated according to the type of plastic and their quality. This is because different plastic polymers have different characteristics, and mixing them would...
Only 9.5% of the world’s plastic is produced from recycled material
A new global analysis of the plastic life cycle revealed that less than 10% of the plastic produced worldwide comes from recycled material. Despite public recycling commitments by large companies, supermarkets, and beverage manufacturers, the majority of plastic is...
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Why is the decline in European plastics production bad news for sustainability?
The decline in production in the European plastics industry is not caused by a reduction in demand, analysis by Plastics Europe members suggests that the main cause is an increase in imports of plastic resins, which are cheaper than those produced in Europe Plastics...
China imposes tariffs on industrial plastics from the US, EU, Japan and Taiwan
Dumping is a commercial strategy that consists of selling a product at a lower price than normal, and even below its production cost, with the aim of gaining competitive advantages in the market. China will apply provisional tariffs on imports of industrial plastics...
What are PET preforms and how are they used?
PET preforms are intermediate products in the production chain that are widely used in the manufacture of large volumes of plastic bottles and containers, mainly. They are used as a base material in the manufacture of bottles and other containers using the injection...
Recycled Plastics Market to 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, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Polypropylene), Method...
What are the 8 most commonly used materials in injection molding and their properties?
Materials are of utmost importance in injection molding, as they directly affect the quality of the final product, the efficiency of the manufacturing process, compliance with specific requirements, and the ability for innovation and product development. Materials...
Expo Plásticos: key definitions for the future of the Plastics Industry
The 17th edition of Expo Plásticos presented the best in technologies and raw materials for plastics processing at Expo Guadalajara. From November 5 to 7, brand owners and transformers had the opportunity to explore and purchase machinery, peripheral equipment, molds...
Resins, polymers and plastics: what are the differences?
Do you know the differences between resin, polymer and plastic? Learn about their manufacture and properties in this informative article When talking about plastic manufacturing, it is common to come across the terms: resins, polymers and plastics. Although they are...
What are polycarbonates? Types, uses and properties
Polycarbonate is a highly versatile material used in various applications due to its strength, lightness and transparency Polycarbonate is a high-performance, amorphous, transparent thermoplastic polymer. It is a polymeric material derived from carbonic acid and is...