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Why is the decline in European plastics production bad news for sustainability?
The decline in production in the European plastics industry is not caused by a reduction in demand, analysis by Plastics Europe members suggests that the main cause is an increase in imports of plastic resins, which are cheaper than those produced in Europe Plastics...
China imposes tariffs on industrial plastics from the US, EU, Japan and Taiwan
Dumping is a commercial strategy that consists of selling a product at a lower price than normal, and even below its production cost, with the aim of gaining competitive advantages in the market. China will apply provisional tariffs on imports of industrial plastics...
What are PET preforms and how are they used?
PET preforms are intermediate products in the production chain that are widely used in the manufacture of large volumes of plastic bottles and containers, mainly. They are used as a base material in the manufacture of bottles and other containers using the injection...
Recycled Plastics Market to Reach $63.69 Billion by 2030
The global recycled plastics market will reach a value of $63.69 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.41%, according to a report by 360iResearch, titled “Recycled Plastics Market by Product (Polyethylene, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Polypropylene), Method...
What are the 8 most commonly used materials in injection molding and their properties?
Materials are of utmost importance in injection molding, as they directly affect the quality of the final product, the efficiency of the manufacturing process, compliance with specific requirements, and the ability for innovation and product development. Materials...
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New grade of plateable PPS can replace metal with plastic in automotive applications
DIC's new DIC.PPS MP-6060 Black can be chemically etched with a general purpose solution such as chromic acid, allowing coated PPS to be produced on existing plastic coating production lines. DIC Corp. of Japan, in collaboration with the companies Tsukada Riken...
5 trends that will shape the retail industry in 2024
The unexpected emergence of Covid-19 completely transformed the retail ecosystem around the world. With prospects for growth and technological adoption on the horizon, the Retail Commerce Center of the Tecnológico de Monterrey Business School has identified 5 trends...
Polypropylene prices rise in the European market
Logistical problems and shortages of raw materials cause significant increases in the prices of plastic resins for the European market. Polypropylene (PP) prices rose sharply this week in the European market as a result of limited domestic availabilities, supply...
Production of mechanical plastic recycling will exceed 54 million tons in 2030
PET has the highest recycling rate, with 27.1% of the total recorded in 2022, thanks mainly to the well-established collection of PET bottles through formal methods The production of mechanical recycling of plastics in the world will reach almost 55 million tons in...
The European Parliament approves new directive against greenwashing
Greenwashing will be added to the list of commercial practices prohibited in the European Union, as it is considered problematic marketing habits. The European Parliament approved this Wednesday, January 17, a directive that aims to prohibit greenwashing practices in...
European recycling industry at risk of “collapse” after ban on plastic waste exports
Last November, the European Union reached an agreement to prevent the export of plastic waste to developing nations. The Belgian industry association Valipac said that the European Union's (EU) decision to ban exports of plastic waste to poor countries inside and...
This is the first ready-to-eat packaging with renewable food-grade PP
The first ready-to-eat packaging with certified renewable food-grade PP offers high dimensional stability and heat resistance. Sabic and CJ CheilJedang collaborated to develop the first ready-to-eat rice bowl made from 25% certified renewable PP. Sabic announced the...
Researchers develop thermostable plastics that are easier to recycle
A research team from the Universities of Bath and Surrey has developed a method to introduce degradable bonds into thermoset polymers, making them more susceptible to recycling. A team of British scientists developed thermoset plastics such as gels, rubbers and...