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Fluorine helps make PET waste easier to recycle
Fluorine atoms interact strongly with polyester chains, reducing the energy needed to break the plastic down into its...
Can AI mold monitoring improve the quality of parts with recycled plastics?
Avidens leverages sensor technology and artificial intelligence for assisted processing of recycled polymers...
Recycled Plastics Market Will 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%,...
Can AI mold monitoring improve the quality of parts with recycled plastics?
Avidens leverages sensor technology and artificial intelligence for assisted processing of recycled polymers....
How to optimize energy savings with extrusion gear pumps
These devices make it possible to reduce the overall energy load for the extrusion line and minimize the amount of...
Complete guide to Polystyrene (PS): what it is, types, uses and applications
PS is often combined or copolymerized with other compounds to form plastics with improved properties. Learn everything...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....