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Fossil-free future: UPM drives sustainability transformation of the rubber industry
Iranpolymer/Baspar UPM, whose history goes back 150 years to the origins of the Finnish forest industry with pulp and paper production, is using its vast experience in forestry and forest products to transform materials for a fossil-free future. The company is starting up its wood-based biorefinery later in…
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New sustainable liquid crystal polymer
Iranpolymer/Baspar Polyplastics Co., Ltd., a global leader in engineering plastics, has launched LAPEROSⓇ bG-LCP. This sustainable liquid crystal polymer solution is based on biomass-derived materials (mass balance approach) which reduces CO2 emissions and improves the renewable content ratio. The new LCP expands the…
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The POLYMEER project: Transforming brewers’ waste into bioplastics
Iranpolymer/Baspar The project will transform BSG into bioplastics to differentiate the material solutions that have the potential to replace traditional plastics. Today, bioplastics represent only 1.5% of global plastic production, and it’s not projected to grow to satisfy the market needs. Brewers’…
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Recycled thermoplastic elastomers and metallic effect sulfone
Iranpolymer/Baspar Avient Corporation will exhibit its latest sustainable and specialized materials solutions and services for the plastics industry, including two new product launches, at the 29th Fakuma International Trade Fair for Plastics Processing, held until October 19, 2024. New product launches…
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Pyrolysis: the secret weapon in the fight against plastic waste?
Iranpolymer/Baspar The scourge of plastic pollution has ravaged our natural habitats for decades and the problem shows no signs of slowing down. As we approach the conclusion of the United Nations’ global plastic treaty at the end of this year,…
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Morphotonix revolutionises product security with nano engraving technology
Iranpolymer/Baspar Morphotonix is known for its innovative nano engraving technology. Can you explain how this technology works? Savu: Absolutely! Our nano engraving technology involves creating nano-size engravings directly onto steel moulds. These engravings are replicated during the moulding process on the…
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WACKER: Exploring Innovative Applications of Silicones
Iranpolymer/Baspar Silicones are in every corner of our lives. They play an important role in industries such as automotive, healthcare and construction. In 1947, Wacker Chemie AG (WACKER) became the first European company to produce silicones, and now it is…
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Floreon wins US bioplastics innovation award
Iranpolymer/Baspar Floreon, a spin-out technology from the University of Sheffield, has won the 2024 Innovation in Bioplastics Award. The US Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) awarded Floreon for its Therma-Tech halogen-free, fire-resistant PLA-based compound, the world’s first bioplastic to achieve UL94V-0 flammability…
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Covestro highlights sustainable materials at Fakuma
Iranpolymer/Baspar Covestro will showcase its latest advancements in sustainability and circular economy solutions at this year’s Fakuma. The company will feature a range of materials and technologies designed for automotive, electronics, consumer goods, and textile applications, all aimed at reducing…
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Global action across the plastics lifecycle could eliminate pollution
Iranpolymer/Baspar Comprehensive global policies addressing the entire plastics lifecycle can reduce plastic leakage into the environment by 96% by 2040, according to a new OECD report. By implementing a mix of policies – from enhancing plastic waste management and recycling, to…
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Encina, Blue Planet sign feedstock agreement for chemical recycling
Iranpolymer/Baspar Texas-based Encina and Singapore’s waste management company Blue Planet have signed a memorandum of understanding for the supply of hard-to-recycle plastic waste. Blue Planet will supply feedstock for Encina’s circular chemicals manufacturing facilities in the Americas, Saudi Arabia, India, and Southeast…
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Food vacuum containers from recycled ocean bound plastic
Iranpolymer/Baspar SABIC reports that B!POD, a business unit of SAES Getters, has selected SABIC’s OBP-based polypropylene resin as the material for their containers. In close collaboration, the partners selected SABIC® PP 576P, a high-gloss grade from the company’s TRUCIRCLE™ portfolio of circular resins.…
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Counting down the days to K 2025
Iranpolymer/Baspar The event promises trade visitors the highest-level innovations. This year’s focus is represented in the heading “The Power of Plastics! Green – Smart – Responsible”. Trends related to the circular economy and digitalisation, intended as the responsibility for people and the…
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Chadwicks introduces sustainable lidding to the Scandinavian market
Iranpolymer/Baspar Chadwick’s rPET lidding is in line with European sustainability initiatives and represents a great effort to lower carbon emissions. It’s approved for food contact and is suitable for butter, dips, spreads, yoghurts and beverages, offering the same quality as standard PET pre-cut…
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The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry End-Use Market Survey on the Polyurethane Industry is now available
Iranpolymer/Baspar Atlanta, GA – The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) announced that the 2023 End-Use Market Survey on the Polyurethanes Industry in the United States, Canada and Mexico is now available for purchase from the ACC store. The study…
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Promaplast and AMI join forces for Greenplast 2025
Iranpolymer/Baspar Following the success of the first edition in 2022, which saw the participation of 170 exhibitors across a net area of 6,000 square metres, attracting over 20,000 visitors from 55 countries, Greenplast – the international trade show and conference dedicated to…
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One stop PVC compounds shop for the circular economy
Iranpolymer/Baspar PVC compounding remains Benvic’s ‘bread and butter’ business. In recent years, they have made great strides in refining and improving their core offering; developing tailor made compounds and increasing the customer product value through. Using post-consumer PVC recyclate presents…
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Questions for Alexandra Megally, sustainability manager at Cabot
Iranpolymer/Baspar 1. Black masterbatches are notoriously difficult to recycle because carbon black pigments are not detectable by standard near-infrared (NIR) optical sorting systems. What is Cabot doing to address this problem? Traditionally, carbon black has been used to enhance the…
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DEBATIN launches more sustainable packaging solutions
Iranpolymer/Baspar The long-standing partnership between Anton Debatin GmbH and PreZero Flexible Packaging GmbH adds a new project to its portfolio. Thanks to the latter’s expertise, DEBATIN can make its packaging solutions even more sustainable than they were before. As Thomas Rose, CEO…
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The future of plastics – biodegradable polymers leading the way
Iranpolymer/Baspar This growth is fuelled by rising environmental awareness, stringent regulations against plastic waste, and technological advancements in polymer properties. Biodegradable polymers, made from renewable sources like starch and lactic acid, offer eco-friendly alternatives to traditional plastics, breaking down into…
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