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Itainnova presents the results of an investigation on the recycling of FFP2 masks
The Technological Institute of Aragón Itainnova, attached to the Department of Science, University and Knowledge Society of the Government of Aragon, has presented the results of an investigation on the recycling of FFP2 masks to try to reduce the contamination that,...
G + D will manufacture bank cards with recycled waste from the sea
Giesecke + Devrient (G + D) and the environmental organization Parley for the Oceans have reached an agreement to produce and market environmentally friendly payment cards. One of the main objectives will be the production of cards from recycling plastic waste from...
Thermoplastic Biomaterials May Repair Soft Tissues: Study
A new thermoplastic biomaterial has been designed by a team of researchers for use in medical applications in soft tissue repair or flexible bioelectronics Researchers from the United States and the United Kingdom managed to "adjust" new thermoplastic biomaterials to...
PET for making footwear
Footwear manufacturers who want to increase the amount of recycled material in their shoes, without compromising quality, have a new technology at their disposal from the Texon company: Texon Ecoline, a material that combines strength and sustainability Based on 85%...
Global market for 3D printed bioplastics will exceed $ 2,635.65 million by 2026
Bioplastics, in combination with other materials, are increasingly used in 3D printing technology The global market for 3D printed bioplastics was worth approximately $ 518.7 million in 2019. According to a research report, the market is expected to grow at a CAGR of...
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The ‘catastrophic’ Brexit scenario looms larger
The UK auto industry has changed its tone from silent resignation to furious shouts as the government once again failed to gain consensus within parliament on its future relationship with the EU. Automakers such as Jaguar Land Rover, Nissan and BMW have long opposed...
Features advanced realistic elastomers for 3D printing
Models provide a unique rapid prototyping experience Built for F123 machines, Stratasys' new thermoplastics bring unique elasticity and durability with true soluble support; Vibrant colors take realistic prototypes on J750 and J735 3D printers a step further....
Recycling the world’s plastic garbage could buy the NFL, Apple and Microsoft
This year, I was on the jury for the Royal Statistical Society's International Statistics of the Year. On December 18, we announced the winner: 90.5 percent, the amount of plastic that has never been recycled. Okay, but why is it so important? As in the Oxford English...
Biodegradable materials, a sustainable alternative in which Itene deepens with Sinsost
The Technological Institute for Packaging, Transport and Logistics, Itene, is incorporating reinforcements to improve the properties of materials used in both paper and cardboard and plastic applications. This initiative has the help of the Valencian Institute of...
China’s import ban on plastic waste forces the US and Japan to rethink options
Research in the United States suggests that the ban will leave 111 million tons of plastic garbage displaced by 2030, while waste that used to be exported accumulates in Japan. Waste exports from the west to Malaysia, Vietnam and India on the rise, but illegal dumping...
RPC bpi develops shrink film with 30% recycled content
With sustainability becoming increasingly important to consumers and their purchasing decisions, RPC bpi has developed a 100% recyclable shrink film made from 30% post-consumer recycled (PCR). Developed by the company's protec packaging arm, the new X-EnviroShrink...
Sabic presents new Impact Copolymer (ICP)
The world leader in the chemical industry expands its portfolio of Polypropylene (PP) with PP PPA20 Sabic announced the launch of PP PPA20, an Impact Copolymer (ICP) for application in household appliances, cosmetic packaging and furniture. The product is shown as an...
Kraiburg TPE technology reduces noise in electric vehicles
Askoll Electric Bike and Scooter Battery Box Shows Efficiency Advantages Electromobility is becoming more important in the sector. Its presence is greater in urban areas, where daily commuting to work requires more time due to traffic jams and searching for parking....