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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
Pittsfield Plastics Engineering
18 Dec 2024
Guill Tool
Guill launches 10-day extrusion tooling programme
Guill Tool has launched a 10-day extrusion tooling programme that aims to ship precision tips and dies within ten days of receiving the order. Read more
18 Dec 2024
DIEFFENBACHER
DIEFFENBACHER Recycling unit appoints new manager
DIEFFENBACHER Recycling unit appoints Michael Rupp as the new manager. He will be in charge of the company's waste wood recycling and waste-to-product solutions in cooperation with the Energy unit. Read more
17 Dec 2024
Plastribution
Plastribution announces leadership transition
Plastribution announced a transition in leadership, appointing Katherine White as the new Managing Director and Mike Boswell as the Executive Chairman. Read more
17 Dec 2024
Peerless Plastics & Coatings
Peerless Plastics & Coatings receive two awards
Peerless Plastics & Coatings is acknowledged for its commitment to sustainability with two awards; the 'Best Bespoke Plastics Hard Coatings Manufacturer 2024' and the 'Plastics Manufacturing Business Leader of the Year 2024'. Read more
16 Dec 2024
Hoffer Plastics
Hoffer Plastics welcomes Hannah Mooberry as environmental & sustainability specialist
Hoffer Plastics has appointed Hannah Mooberry as the new Environmental & Sustainability Specialist, who will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive sustainable strategies. Read more
16 Dec 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
INTEGRA
INTEGRA Biosciences partners with CleanHub to prevent plastic pollution
INTEGRA has partnered with CleanHub to support the latter in funding its plastic collection projects. This has helped CleanHub collect almost 11,800 kg of plastic waste from communities and waterways throughout 2024. Read more
13 Dec 2024
Aquapak
Axil and Aquapak extend partnership
Axil and Aquapak have extended their partnership for another two years. This collaboration focuses on achieving Zero Trace through innovative recycling solutions. Read more
12 Dec 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
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