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Water-soluble packaging market growth and trends
Iranpolymer/Baspar The global water-soluble packaging market size was at USD 3,020 million in 2022 to hit approximately USD 5,340 million by 2032, registered at 5.9% CAGR projected between 2023 and 2032. Report Highlights: Important Revelation – Transformative shift towards eco-friendly…
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Examining how fiber content affects mechanical properties in flax and pineapple leaf fiber-reinforced plastic composites
Iranpolymer/Baspar A new study has compared the reinforcing efficiency of pineapple leaf fiber (PALF) and cultivated flax fiber in poly(butylene succinate) composites. PALF, a less explored but potentially sustainable alternative, outperformed flax at 20 wt.%, showcasing its potential in high-performance…
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Automotive thumbwheel with flexible TPE solutions
Iranpolymer/Baspar KRAIBURG TPE is making significant developments in the automotive industry for interior design applications. These materials are transforming the way automotive interiors are designed and manufactured, offering a perfect blend of functionality, and aesthetics. TPE has become incredibly popular…
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‘Game-changing technologies pivotal to advancing sustainability in plastics manufacturing’
Iranpolymer/Baspar The plastics production industry is undergoing rapid evolution, driven by the need for greater sustainability and efficiency. China’s decision in 2018 to halt plastic waste imports from the West was a sudden catalyst for change. This prompted substantial investment…
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Mono-material PP packaging decorated with IML
Iranpolymer/Baspar A touch of pioneering vision by SFA packaging. A pinch of love by JOZO. A drop of recycling advice by CIRCPACK by Veolia and a dash of innovation by MCC Verstraete. Proudly introducing a pioneering recipe for success for…
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New survey claims consumers face confusion regarding recycling
Iranpolymer/Baspar The University of Reading in England, UK, has found that consumers across Europe face ‘persistent confusion’ around recycling their food packaging, which hinders overall recycling efforts. This was found in a new survey of 2,000 European consumers carried out…
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Congress proposes nationwide ‘Farewell to Foam’ legislation
Iranpolymer/Baspar Washington — More than 50 lawmakers in Congress called for a national ban on expanded polystyrene foodservice products on Dec. 7, saying they wanted to build on similar plastic foam bans that have passed in 11 states since 2019. Sen.…
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Innovative mold height setting and clamping system
Iranpolymer/Baspar Chuan Lih Fa Machinery Works Co. Ltd continues as one of the leading innovators in the field of high-precision and high-performance large plastic injection molding machines. The company’s advanced Two Platen Plastic Injection Molding Machine has now emerged as…
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Smartwatch strap with sustainable TPE
Iranpolymer/Baspar The smartwatch strap’s aesthetics and functionality have changed thanks to the thermoplastic elastomers’ cost effective and stylish properties. TPE watch straps are favored by people who value a secure and enjoyable wearing experience. Notably, these materials resist moisture and perspiration,…
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PE thermoformed packaging breakthrough: fully recyclable and functional
Iranpolymer/Baspar in a significant breakthrough for the packaging industry, ExxonMobil, in collaboration with industry partners, has successfully developed a fully recyclable thermoformed package with a remarkable 95% PE content. This achievement marks a significant step forward in creating sustainable packaging solutions without…
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Bioplastics manufacturer Floreon secures GBP 2 million in series A funding
Iranpolymer/Baspar Northern Gritstone, an investment business focused on university spin-outs and science and technology-enabled businesses in the North of England, has announced a GBP 2 million Series A investment into the bioplastics developer Floreon, a spin-out technology from the University of Sheffield. Floreon makes proprietary…
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Coveris launches new recyclable MonoFlex Thermoform film packaging
Iranpolymer/Baspar Austrian packaging company Coveris has developed and launched a new recyclable thermoforming film packaging solution, called MonoFlex Thermoform. The solution has been designed to serve as a sustainable alternative to replace traditional non-recyclable materials used for thermoforming packaging in the food…
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Opinion: Establishing a New Plastics Value Equation
Iranpolymer/Baspar The world clearly needs a new plastics value equation – one where the utility of plastics is maintained, CO2 emissions are greatly reduced and plastic pollution is prevented. There can be no doubt that plastics-producing and plastics-using corporations are…
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PureCycle Begins Making Commercial Shipments of Postindustrial PP
Iranpolymer/Baspar Purecycle began shipping recycled postindustrial PP to Milliken and Formerra. Purecycle uses a recycling process that uses solvent but leaves polymer molecules intact, creating a recycled resin free of additives and colorants. The shipment to Formerra marked the first recycled PP resin commercial shipment…
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Recycling technology for plastic film wins IOM3 Circular Economy Award
Baspar/Iranpolymer A pioneering recycling technology which promises the ability to recycle post-consumer plastic film has been recognised for its potential to increase the circularity of food packaging. Plastic recycling consultancy Nextek has been awarded the IOM3’s Circular Economy Award for COtooCLEAN,…
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Eco-products brings compostable packaging to the basketball court
Iranpolymer/Baspar Eco-products, a brand of US-based packaging and food services company Novolex, is partnering with the Portland Trail Blazers, a professional basketball team, as its official zero waste partner. The company will provide its compostable packaging, including plates, bowls, trays,…
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Berry launches lightweight tube closure solution
Iranpolymer/Baspar Adding to Berry’s range of tube closures, the new Slimline range delivers greenhouse gas savings compared to traditional caps through a new lightweight and low-profile design. As one of the lightest solutions currently available on the market, the closures…
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Digital add-on from KraussMaffei enables operation with minimal prior knowledge
Iranpolymer/Baspar While nothing can compare with the in-depth knowledge of polymer processing parameters that comes with a skilled process engineer, a widespread issue of skills shortages means that technology may have to become more accessible to a diverse workforce. KraussMaffei…
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AIMPLAS turns poultry feather waste into sustainable foams
Iranpolymer/Baspar AIMPLAS, the Plastics Technology Centre, is working on the development of new foams made with poultry feathers for sustainable hydroponic crop systems within the framework of UNLOCK, an initiative funded by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme. Fourteen partners from seven European countries are working on this project, which is coordinated by…
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Safety Knives Will Use Pre-Consumer Recycled Nylon
Iranpolymer/Baspar Domo Chemicals announced that Martor will be using its recycled polyamide (PA)-based materials for its line of Eco safety knives. Domo’s Technyl 4Earth materials are based on recycled PA6 and available with different glass fiber percentages. Domo collects and recycles spinning plastic scrap…
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