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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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Improve hygiene conditions in pet food systems
The PetComfort by WeatherTech received rave reviews in the United States Americhem, partnered with WeatherTech's new business, PetComfort, to develop custom FDA and NSF certified TPE compounds, as well as additive and color masterbatch solutions. These solutions focus...
Improve performance of PLA-based fibers
PLA with sufficient thermal and mechanical resistance at a competitive price FIBFAB announces that it will improve the performance of PLA-based fibers by tailoring their processability and functionality, and by maintaining biodegradable properties. The project aims to...
Innovative additive sealing at Fakuma 2018
Dow Performance Silicones innovates its silicone masterbatch portfolio Dow Performance Silicones, a global business unit of the DowDuPont Specialties product division, will launch at Fakuma 2018, a new silicone-based slip additive for Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)...
They bet on the recovery of post-consumer packaging
Recycling of Polystyrene (PS) containers becomes more important globally During the G7 Ministerial Meeting on work to address climate change, oceans and clean energy, ReVital Polymers, Pyrowave and INEOS Styrolution, announced a strategic partnership to recycle...
MEPs propose ways to boost plastics recycling
Members of the European Parliament (MEP) have called for boosting plastics recycling in the region, saying that biodegradable and compostable plastics are not enough to prevent plastic pollution. During a planetary session of the European Parliament on September 13,...
Technological innovations in product packaging
Augmented reality, blockchain and smart sensors become more relevant in product packaging Augmented reality, blockchain for packaging and the rapid development of sensor technology in packages have been a trend in 2018. Therefore, the World Congress of AIPIA (Active...
Low-cost hope with 3D breast prosthesis design
Motivated by family experiences, Erik Muñoz Arellano created the company Proyecto Cali, which seeks to produce personalized breast prostheses for patients who have undergone mastectomies, and that these are created with environmentally friendly materials to guarantee...
Goodyear: innovation for the environment
The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company cultivates the fruits of innovation by continually introducing green compounds and technologies, such as soybean oil-based rubber, a natural and renewable derivative that improves tire performance on dry, wet and / or road...