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New flame retardant additive for thermoplastics
The new additive has a particle size of 50 mesh, or 300 microns, as well as a start temperature of 280 ° C (536 ° F), the highest start-set temperature on the market NeoGraf Solutions LLC launched its new flame retardant additive for thermoplastics. The company added...
New plastics identification markers will optimize the recycling of packaging waste
New decontamination treatments and identification processes based on markers that are activated under ultraviolet light, applied by the Technological Institute of Packaging, Transport and Logistics (Itene), will allow to improve the recycling of plastic containers and...
Good prospects for the chemical recycling sector around the world
AMI Consulting has published a new report on the international chemical recycling industry The report provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of commodity polymer chemical recycling, market drivers, growth dynamics, as well as a forecast of future...
TPE for demanding surfaces inside the vehicle
The automotive industry is undergoing a transformation: some trends, such as the entertainment area arranged in the passenger compartment, place higher demands on long-lasting aesthetics, color fastness, resistance to wear and tear and cleanability. surfaces within...
Did you know that ramps are manufactured that facilitate accessibility from Used Tires?
A small step is often a major obstacle for people who are in a wheelchair or have reduced mobility due to disability or age. Every day we find places with accessibility problems and obstacles that prevent us from accessing certain sites normally. Access ramps for the...
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Unilever innovates in technology with Ioniqa & Indorama Ventures
Unilever partnered with Indorama Ventures and Ioniqa, a spin-off of the Eindhoven University of Technology, the Netherlands, to pioneer a new technology that converts Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) waste into virgin material for use in the food packaging. Ioniqa...
PET frames: innovative idea from a Mexican
The company founded by Roberto Alvarado Yáñez, derived from a university project, emphasizes the potential of plastic as a successful business. This new company manufactures eyeglass frames from recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) bottles and has already gained...
Amut launches a new cast line for the production of CPP film
The Amut Group, represented in Spain by Protecnic 1967, has started the year with the presentation of the first line of the ACP series dedicated to the production of CPP film. This line with a net width of 2,100 mm is expressly designed for the production of both film...
UK to Unveil Deposit Return Scheme to Fight Plastic Pollution
The UK government has announced plans for a tank take-back scheme for plastic and glass bottles as part of a campaign to end plastic pollution. In a March 28 statement, the department of environment, food and rural affairs (DEFRA) said the plan would be...
Excellent performance of Lanxess and its plastic metal
Hybrid metal-plastic technology is a Lanxess developed method for manufacturing lightweight structural components. It has been used for many years to make auto parts like front ends, pedal boxes, and brake pedals. This hybrid technology includes polyamide 6 reinforced...
Vital, quality in plastic recycling: EREMA
Erema will prioritize the quality of recycling in all aspects, at its stand at this year's NPE fair. “Plastic recycling is more of an opportunity than an alternative with respect to sustainability and the context of the price increase. It is precisely for this reason...
Ethiopia has energy thanks to waste
Commissioned by the Ethiopian government, Addis Ababa's Reppie Waste-to-Energy plant is the first facility in Africa to convert garbage into electricity. The $ 100 million facility incinerates more than 1,400 tons of waste each day, turning it into enough electricity...
Polymer prices rise as supply tightens
L / LDPE The price of the ethylene contract for February was set at € 20 / t higher after an increase in naphtha costs. L / LDPE producers initially sought to raise prices more than cost increases, but mid-month prices increased less than ethylene cost increases. LDPE...