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Recycling plastic with bacteria: an alternative for the reuse of waste
Israeli researchers in conjunction with a Portuguese recycling company are working to develop a novel way of recycling plastic from bacteria Recycling plastics with bacteria could be a simpler way to process and reuse discarded plastics. Members of the Ben-Gurion...
BCN3D 3D printing and Elisava Racing Team create an electric mountain rescue motorcycle
The Elisava Racing Team develops a fully electric smart motorcycle equipped for mountain rescue in hostile terrain. This team of engineers and designers, in collaboration with BCN3D, has printed 19 end-use parts for the vehicle using 3D FFF technology and a wide...
Reusable swabs thanks to thermoplastic elastomers
Disposable plastic products have their days numbered: alternatives are required today. The success of LastObject's reusable swabs shows that the market is ready for change. Both in their classic version and in the Beauty model, these swabs are made of high quality...
The plastics industry is making steady progress towards the goal of zero pellet losses
The loss of plastic pellets can occur unintentionally at any stage in the value chain. The Operation Clean Sweep program, OCS, was born precisely to prevent the involuntary leakage into the environment of plastic particles, whether in the form of pellets, flakes or...
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,...
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Sabic launches new ultra-high melt flow PP
Polymer benefits the lightweight, breathable nonwoven fabric industry in personal hygiene applications At the upcoming RISI Asia Pacific Hygiene Products Symposium, SABIC presented a Polypropylene (PP) resin designed to offer improved properties in melt blown fibers...
Actions for the responsible management of plastic waste
ANIQ promotes the circular economy by promoting the recycling of containers and packaging Industrial producers of plastic resins affiliated with the National Association of the Chemical Industry (ANIQ), reinforce their commitment to the conservation of the environment...
Alpla develops the world’s first homemade compostable coffee capsule
Austrian packaging firm Alpla has developed what it describes as the "world's first" biodegradable coffee capsule, which is certified by TüV as biodegradable and compostable for the home. The capsule has been developed in collaboration with Golden Compound GmbH, a...
They develop hybrid thermoplastic elastomers (TEH)
Increased demand for materials with higher thermal resistance, along with thermoplastic processability Blends made from a thermoplastic material and a cross-linked elastomeric part are known as EPDM / PP blends. Although they combine elastomeric application properties...
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...