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Asahi Kasei launches new grade of flame-retardant nonwoven fabric
Iranpolymer/Baspar The Japanese technology company Asahi Kasei is introducing a new material solution for enhanced EV battery safety. A flame-retardant and highly flexible nonwoven fabric, LASTAN is an ideal alternative to conventional materials for thermal runaway protection. It can be utilised in top covers,…
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5 questions for Oliver Bonstein, South Africa Plastic Recycling Organisation
Iranpolymer/Baspar 1. What is the current state of the South African plastics recycling industry? I think the South African plastic recycling industry is struggling, in much the same way that the rest of the world is struggling, because of the…
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German plastic packaging companies pessimistic about sales prospects
Iranpolymer/Baspar The German Industrial Association for Plastic Packaging (IK) has released the results of its economic survey for the fourth quarter of 2024. Results show a ‘mixed picture’ amongst IK members regarding the current economic situation and forecast for 2025, the association…
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PFAS-Free PPAs Provide Better Processing and Results
Iranpolymer/Baspar Plastic and packaging stakeholders from processors to brands are fast-tracking the elimination of per- and polyfluoroalkyl, aka PFAS, in their products and materials as they shift to solutions considered safer for the environment and for everyone. One of…
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ELT pyrolysis recycling business in Thailand
Iranpolymer/Baspar Marubeni Corporation (“Marubeni”) has invested in Green Rubber Energy Company Limited (“GRE”), which is developing an End-of-Life Tire (hereinafter, “ELT”) pyrolysis recycling*1 business (hereinafter, the “Business”) in Thailand. Thirty million tons of tires are discarded annually around the world,…
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Bioplastics market size expected to reach USD 253.98 billion
Iranpolymer/Baspar The bioplastics market size is estimated to reach USD 253.98 billion between 2024-2028, growing at an estimated CAGR of 39.04%, says Technavio. Developments in bio-based and renewable raw materials drive market growth, with a trend towards consumption of bioplastics in novel applications. Increasing focus on sustainability…
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HELIX™: Recycled PET resin from PET REFINE TECHNOLOGY
Iranpolymer/Baspar PET REFINE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., a member of the JEPLAN Group, has branded its recycled PET resin as HELIX™, a product that utilizes proprietary PET chemical recycling technology*1. The company also launched a website to showcase the products from prominent Japanese…
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Co-extruded blown films for vacuum packaging uses 50% less plastic
Iranpolymer/Baspar Japan-based Gunze Limited announced two additions to its ultra-thin and tough blown film, Purewrap, specifically designed for food products requiring transportation in frozen environments. The two new types, FS35NB and FS40NB, are designed for boiling applications. Both retain the…
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Schneider Electric collaborates with GR3N to tackle plastic recycling challenges
Iranpolymer/Baspar Schneider Electric, a sustainable company in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has partnered with GR3N, the Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) chemical recycler, to create the first open automation system for the advanced plastic recycling industry. With 50% of global plastic waste ending up…
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Australian government invests €9M in soft plastics recycling
Iranpolymer/Baspar The government of the Australian state of Victoria announced an AUD 15.6 million (€9.5 million) investment across three soft plastics recycling projects. The facilities are expected to divert 43,000 tonnes of soft plastics from landfill per year. Pro-Pac Group,…
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USEON’s EPLA obtains German DIN CERTCO certification
Iranpolymer/Baspar This week, USEON’s EPLA foam product has finally obtained the long-awaited DIN CERTCO industrial compostable certification. This not only signifies authoritative recognition of the material’s degradability by international institutions but also marks the high affirmation of USEON’s continuous efforts in EPLA…
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Biomass-derived sustainable LCP solution
Iranpolymer/Baspar Polyplastics has announced the launch of LAPEROS® bG-LCP, a sustainable solution based on biomass-derived materials (mass balance approach) which reduces CO2 emissions and improves renewable content ratio. The introduction expands the company’s DURACIRCLE® initiative which already includes DURACON® bG-POM.…
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Single-use styrofoam products banned in Abu Dhabi – a first step?
Iranpolymer/Baspar Single-use styrofoam cups, lids, plates, and beverage containers used for immediate consumption were banned in Abu Dhabi under a decision that took effect 1 June. Only items not designed for single-use (such as big storage boxes, coolers, etc), as well…
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Dow launches bio-attributed elastomers for flooring applications
Iranpolymer/Baspar Dow has announced the launch of its first bio-attributed material for flooring applications. The elastomer is an addition to Dow’s Engage REN Polyolefin Elastomers (POE) product portfolio introduced in 2022. The flooring innovation will be used to manufacture carpet tile backing…
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Finke presents sustainable colouring solutions at FAKUMA 2024
Iranpolymer/Baspar Sustainability, colouring solutions for products with a high proportion of recycled materials and support for design-for-recycling approaches are currently the focus of product development at Karl Finke GmbH & Co. KG from Wuppertal, one of the largest medium-sized manufacturers of high-quality…
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Compostable straw maker expands with plant for PHA cutlery
Iranpolymer/Baspar Kent, Wash.-based compostable straw manufacturer Eagle Beverage and Accessory Products LLC has opened an injection molding plant to expand into the market for polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) cutlery. The facility poises the privately held, certified minority- and women-owned business to significantly…
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QC Polymer seeks investment to drive circular economy
Iranpolymer/Baspar The new owner of QC Polymer is seeking £1 million this year and potentially looking for £5-6 million next year which will significantly upgrade the technologies used to sort and treat PET at the West Midland’s recycling facility. Managing director and…
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Innovative fabric made of unique cotton blend
Iranpolymer/Baspar Bioworks, PlaX™ developed a fabric that blends cotton with plant-based Luminy® PolyLactic Acid (PLA), derived from sugarcane. Bioworks is a leading Japanese innovator in sustainable textiles, stating that PLA bioplastics enhance the antimicrobial properties of fabrics. PlaX™ fabric offers superior…
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LyondellBasell invests in new recycling centre for automotive parts in Germany
Iranpolymer/Baspar LyondellBasell (LYB) has announced an investment in recycling of automotive and white good appliance parts. The Houston-headquartered materials company is investing in a closed-loop recycling centre in Lich, Germany. The investment will add new sorting and recycling technology to…
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Getting to GRIPS with the latest in sustainability and plastics
Iranpolymer/Baspar Innovate UK Business Connect UK Circular Plastics network founder Sally Beken and British Plastics Federation sustainability manager Helen Jordan talk to Interplas about sustainability, the future of plastics and why the two organisations chose to partner on an upcoming conference.…
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