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A sweet breakthrough: Scientists develop recyclable plastics based on sugars
Researchers from the University of Birmingham and Duke University, US, have created a new family of polymers from sustainable sources that retain all of the same qualities as conventional plastics, but are also degradable and mechanically recyclable. Read more
17 Jan 2022
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6.5 million trees protected by Tubex solutions, more than 150,000 tree shelters recycled in 2021
Tubex, the leading UK-based manufacturer of tree shelter solutions, has launched its 2021 report card revealing that more than 6.5 million trees were protected by Tubex tree shelters during the 2020/2021 planting season. Read more
11 Jan 2022
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Polykemi AB supports companies in making smarter material choices
The Swedish injection moulding company AD-plast saves 2,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide annually as a result of the co-operation with compounding company Polykemi AB. Read more
8 Dec 2021
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Robinson celebrates 50 years of Schela Plast
UK-based custom packaging manufacturer Robinson is celebrating the 50-year anniversary of their award-winning Danish business Schela Plast. Read more
30 Nov 2021
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European Green Deal project PyroCO2 commences
European Green Deal project PyroCO2 will demonstrate large-scale conversion of industrial carbon emissions into value-added chemicals and materials. Read more
4 Oct 2021
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AIMPLAS closes 2020 with 10 per cent revenue increase
The 2020 financial year was marked by the health, economic and social effects of the COVID-19 health crisis. In this context, AIMPLAS, the Plastics Technology Centre, made all its resources and knowledge available to society. Read more
8 Sep 2021
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PET packaging moving steadily towards circularity
European PET producers, converters and recyclers, alongside mineral water and soft drinks producers, have generated a new study1 that shows the development of PET circularity. Read more
27 Jan 2022
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10kg of plastic PPE waste to be recycled every hour in world-first collaboration
Plastic PPE waste is to be given another life in a ground-breaking recycling collaboration between Heriot-Watt University and UK-based PPE manufacturer Globus Group. Read more
27 Jan 2022
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Covestro supports circular material solutions for smartphones
Covestro is collaborating with Fairphone, a Dutch social enterprise building a market for ethical smartphones, on the use of circular material solutions. Read more
25 Jan 2022
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EPBP and RecyClass co-operate in PET circularity improvement project
The European PET Bottle Platform (EPBP) and RecyClass will co-operate to further support the value chain in making the right design decisions in PET bottle production. Read more
25 Jan 2022
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Biffa secures multi-million-pound recycled plastic deal
Plastic recycling corporation Biffa has signed a multi-million-pound-per-year partnership with one of the UK’s leading bottle manufacturers. Read more
20 Jan 2022
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Tackling the plastic waste crisis in the USA with chemical recycling
UK-based Greenback Recycling Technologies founder and CEO Philippe von Stauffenberg will discuss the potential of chemical recycling in addressing the plastic waste crisis at the second annual Chemical Recycling USA conference in Houston, Texas. Read more
18 Jan 2022
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ICIS launches the world’s first interactive global database of chemical recycling projects
To assist the industry in effectively securing supply of recycled resins suitable for these applications, ICIS has announced the release of the Recycling Supply Tracker - Chemical . Read more
1 Nov 2021
UK’s biggest collaborative approach to recycling on-the-go arrives in Telford and Wrekin
Eye-catching bins aim to educate residents and visitors on how to recycle while out and about. Read more
1 Nov 2021
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PET packaging moving steadily towards circularity
European PET producers, converters and recyclers, alongside mineral water and soft drinks producers, have generated a new study1 that shows the development of PET circularity. Read more
27 Jan 2022
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10kg of plastic PPE waste to be recycled every hour in world-first collaboration
Plastic PPE waste is to be given another life in a ground-breaking recycling collaboration between Heriot-Watt University and UK-based PPE manufacturer Globus Group. Read more
27 Jan 2022
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Ensuring Compliance with ASTM STANDARDS for Mechanical Testing of Plastics and Composites
Shimadzu’s AGX Series Universal Test Machines will help you to evaluate plastics and CFRPs according to several ASTM methods. Download their White Paper to discover how. Read more
22 Apr 2021
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DeltaMax, by improving polypropylene’s impact strength and melt flow, helps to optimise processing, while enabling a greater use of recycled PP
Making an impact: Milliken's latest performance modifiers enhance virgin ICP and rPP resin without compromise Read more