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Resins, polymers and plastics: what are the differences?
Do you know the differences between resin, polymer and plastic? Learn about their manufacture and properties in this informative article When talking about plastic manufacturing, it is common to come across the terms: resins, polymers and plastics. Although they are...
What are polycarbonates? Types, uses and properties
Polycarbonate is a highly versatile material used in various applications due to its strength, lightness and transparency Polycarbonate is a high-performance, amorphous, transparent thermoplastic polymer. It is a polymeric material derived from carbonic acid and is...
The injection molding process step by step
Injection molding is one of the most efficient processes in the manufacture of plastic parts. Learn the step-by-step process of this method Injection molding is one of the most widely used methods for the manufacture of plastic parts, especially when large runs of...
Chemical recycling of plastics: what is it? Benefits and advances in 2024
Chemical recycling represents a positive step towards reducing waste disposal and contributing to a circular economy for plastics Chemical recycling of plastics is a process of breaking down plastics into their basic chemical components to produce new materials or...
PLA does not create persistent microplastics: study
The study's authors found that the occurrence of PLA microplastics in nature has been reported "only a few times" from environmental samples A new meta-study from research lab Hydra Marine Sciences concluded that hydrolysis of polylactic acid (PLA) prevents the...
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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...
TPE with recycled material offers various adhesion possibilities
KRAIBURG TPE launched its new line of thermoplastics with recycled material on the market. These solutions, detailed the thermoplastic elastomer manufacturer, expand the group of THERMOLAST® R compounds. The new range of products also makes it possible to achieve a...
They create a new standard for recycled plastics in Europe
The DIN SPEC 91481 standard creates more clarity for polyamide-based waste and recycling and provides an important step towards deeper digitalization of the Plastics and Waste Industry. The European digital recycled plastics procurement platform Cirplus, together with...
What is circular fashion and how is it transforming retail?
Given the growth of environmental awareness and concerns about sustainability, new niches such as circular fashion are gaining more and more followers, especially among younger buyers. For the new buyer, commitment to the circular economy means maximizing efficiency...
Biopolymer-based coffee capsules perform better: study
Coffee capsules made with NatureWorks Ingeo™️ PLA biopolymer outperform aluminum, conventional plastics and other compostable capsules when it comes to sustainability performance, a new study has revealed. Independent research by Netherlands-based Wageningen Food...
They create plastic film from coffee residues
A new European project transforms various urban organic waste, such as fish and meat waste, used coffee grounds or used cooking oil, into new biobased products Aimplas, Technological Institute of Plastics, announced that it has managed to develop a plastic film from...
Wiltopia: toys made from recycled plastic
Wiltopia's new range is made from 80% plastic from sustainable sources Since its inception, plastic has been a fundamental material for the toy industry. Now, the sector has evolved together with this material and is moving towards a more sustainable model. Such is...