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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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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...
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...