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AIMPLAS
The ECOFAP Project: Recycling leather scraps from footwear manufacturing
The ECOFAP research project will help solve the problem of recycling leather scraps from footwear manufacturing, which would otherwise be sent to landfill. The aim is to reduce waste and lower the environmental impact. Read more
18 Nov 2024
Fortum Recycling and Waste
INGA: The next generation of sustainable plastics made from CO₂ emissions
Fortum Recycling & Waste introduces INGA, the world’s first biodegradable plastic born entirely from CO₂ . This is hydrophobic, thermoplastic, biodegradable and malleable. It can be recycled and decomposed without leaving harmful microplastics. Read more
12 Nov 2024
Kraiburg
How rubber is improving animal welfare
Kraiburg's rubber mats are designed for animal husbandry, committing to sustainability, environmental protection and animal welfare. They provide a soft surface for animals, streamline the process for farmers and benefit the agricultural industry Read more
24 Oct 2024
AIMPLAS
The REWIND project: Dismantling end-of-life wind turbine blades to improve circularity
REWIND aims to develop technologies to dismantle wind turbine blades and implement new methods for composites repurposing and recycling to improve their circularity and increase the industrial applications of end-of-life composites. Read more
22 Oct 2024
POLYMEER
The POLYMEER project: Transforming brewers' waste into bioplastics
The POLYMEER project aims to establish a sustainable bio-based value chain for bioplastic products. This will convert wet brewers' spent grain into high-added value material, diversifying the material solutions that can replace traditional plastics. Read more
9 Oct 2024
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Symphony Hails US EPA Report On Pro-oxidants
"The study offers a successful approach where benign filler could significantly reduce the persistence of plastic pollution without creating undesired by-products.” Read more
12 Mar 2024
Syensqo
Syensqo expands polymer production capacity
This expansion means Syensqo can now meet the growing demand for innovative materials in critical life science markets. The company's advanced polymers can withstand high temperatures and help with water purification and energy efficiency. Read more
21 Nov 2024
MACPAC
MACPAC appoints new Sales Engineer
Macpac appointed Andy Cutler as the new Sales Engineer. He boasts over 20 years in thermoformed packaging, aligning with the company's growth strategy. Read more
19 Nov 2024
AIMPLAS
The ECOFAP Project: Recycling leather scraps from footwear manufacturing
The ECOFAP research project will help solve the problem of recycling leather scraps from footwear manufacturing, which would otherwise be sent to landfill. The aim is to reduce waste and lower the environmental impact. Read more
18 Nov 2024
BPF
BPF's 'Equipment Effectiveness' guide
The British Plastics Federation (BPF) has released an Equipment Effectiveness guide, which aims to help the UK plastics industry compete within the global market. Read more
15 Nov 2024
Europlaz
Europlaz targets £1million opportunity with Regulatory Affairs appointment
Europlaz announced completion of a £3.5m investment drive in new machinery and technology, and has appointed Alastair Fry as the to new Regulatory Affairs Manager to head up the expanding team. Read more
14 Nov 2024
Wittmann
A view of the new Wittmann supplied cleanroom at Polymermedics
The Wittmann-Polymermedics partnership has allowed Polymermedics to convert a wing of its legacy St Austell site into a Class 7 Cleanroom for demanding medical applications. This project is shortlisted for the 2024 PIA Awards. Read more
13 Nov 2024
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SKZ expands regulatory training of plastics selection with intensive course
The SKZ Plastics Center and the Swiss company Gradical are offering a two-day intensive regulatory course in collaboration from fall 2024. Read more
5 Aug 2024
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Symphony highlights major gap in Plastic Pollution Treaty draft
Symphony Environmental Technologies Plc, the specialists in biodegradable plastics, addresses a major gap in the draft as it fails to address the issue of plastics which get into the open environment and cannot be collected. Read more
22 Apr 2024
BPF
WSBL Ltd celebrates its Energy Award
At the BBF Dinner's award ceremony, Editor Giulia Daniele caught up with Liam Robinson, Technical Manager at WSBL, to discuss the challenges they had to overcome to achieve this milestone and what it means for him and the company’s future. Read more
8 Nov 2024
PRS
First Plastics Recycling Awards India finalists announced
The finalists in the First Plastics Recycling Awards India have been announced and will be presented at the Plastics Recycling Show India from 4-6 December 2024. Read more
6 Nov 2024
Wittmann
A view of the new Wittmann supplied cleanroom at Polymermedics
The Wittmann-Polymermedics partnership has allowed Polymermedics to convert a wing of its legacy St Austell site into a Class 7 Cleanroom for demanding medical applications. This project is shortlisted for the 2024 PIA Awards. Read more
13 Nov 2024
AIMPLAS
The ReBioCycle Project: Upcycling solutions for bioplastics
The new EU-funded ReBioCycle Project provides a portfolio of bioplastic sorting and recycling technologies within three complementary waste-processor-centric hubs. They will focus on mechanical recycling, chemical recycling and enzymatic recycling. Read more
13 Nov 2024
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Mauser Packaging Solutions invests to revolutionise sustainable plastic drum manufacture
Investment in multi-layer plastic drum machine expands capacity for growing demand of Infinity Series products manufactured with recycled resin. Read more
White Paper
Accelerate digital transformation in the chemical industry
In this White Paper Nokia look at best practices and use cases to drive productivity, sustainability and worker safety. Click here to download. Read more
10 Mar 2023
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Mauser Packaging Solutions invests to revolutionise sustainable plastic drum manufacture
Investment in multi-layer plastic drum machine expands capacity for growing demand of Infinity Series products manufactured with recycled resin. Read more
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Energy saving cooling systems Webinar
In this Webinar You will be able to discover how to achieve energy savings by lowering chiller usage with adiabatic and direct free air coolers during low ambient conditions. Register today. Read more