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Rocket, a new ‘sporty’ cap and very safe
Aptar's new Rocket sports cap offers visual safety to the consumer through a yellow band that indicates whether the container has been opened on the store shelf or at home. This solution redefines beverage container safety standards as the first on the market...
Novel meat packaging material from post-consumer mixed plastics
Driven by a shared vision of sustainability and strong collaboration, DSM, Sabic, Cepsa, Fibrant and Viscofan have together created a multi-barrier wrap for meat products made through advanced recycling of post-consumer plastics. The transition to recycled-based...
First virtual edition of the Plastics Recycling Show Europe from December 9 to 11
The fourth edition of the Plastics Recycling Show Europe (PRSE) will be held virtually for the first time, from December 9-11. The free-to-attend event will feature a 3-day conference, an opportunity to network online, visit a virtual exhibition, and meet the winners...
Aidimme’s commitment to Industrial Symbiosis
The Industrial Symbiosis (SI) has been the protagonist of two presentations of the Metalworking, Furniture, Wood, Packaging and Related Technological Institute (Aidimme) in the European Week of Regions and Cities: last October 15, in which the project Tris (Transition...
Exoskeleton adapted in seconds with Igus lubrication-free friction bearings
Many patients who have suffered a stroke also suffer from hemiplegia (partial paralysis). Exoskeletons like Harmony, created by Harmonic Bionics, can help rebuild damaged nerves in the arms and shoulders. In order to quickly adapt the robotic system to different body...
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Radici at ChinaPlas 2018: high-performance polymers and sustainable plants
RadiciGroup Performance Plastics has been present in China for almost 15 years with Radici Plastics Suzhou Co. The main market for Radici Plastics Suzhou's products is automotive, for which the Group has developed special polyamides to operate at high temperatures and...
Evonik seeks to ditch the methacrylate business
Evonik Industries AG has announced that it is seeking the "best owner" for its methacrylate business, which is being established as an independent entity. The Essen, Germany-based chemical specialties made the announcement by revealing plans to further expand their...
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...