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POE market propelled by solar, auto lightweighting
Iranpolymer/Baspar The global market for polyolefin elastomers and plastomers (POEs/POPs) is forecast to grow at 6.3% per annum (CAGR) through to 2033 to a volume of 3.8 million tonnes-plus according to the latest iteration of MLT Analytics’ Global Ethylene-based POE/POP…
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UK to see 4.5 billion pieces of BBQ plastic waste this summer
Iranpolymer/Baspar With temperatures reaching over 30 degrees in some parts of the UK this week, sun-starved Brits are planning to have an average of five BBQs this summer, generating 4.5bn pieces of plastic, from sausage packs to plastic cups. New…
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In-line coreless stretch film production
Iranpolymer/Baspar The production of coreless film rolls guarantees a saving of up to 15% in terms of weight, with huge savings both in terms of CO2 emissions and costs. Coreless stretch film continues to gain significant market share, having overtaken…
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Carbios considering Turkish market entry with new PET depolymerisation plant
Iranpolymer/Baspar Months after breaking ground on the world’s first PET depolymerisation plant in France, Carbios announced plans to enter the Turkish market. The French biochemistry company has signed a Letter of Intent with Sasa, a Turkey-based polyester manufacturer, to build a…
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SKZ Plastic pipes in reliable use for over 50 years
Iranpolymer/Baspar The reliable supply of drinking water and gas as well as wastewater disposal are key issues for our society. In order for network operators to ensure this in the long term, it is essential to regularly observe and monitor…
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Entries open early for Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2025
Iranpolymer/Baspar Earlier than usual, the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2025 are now open for entries. Participants from every part of the plastics recycling chain in Europe are invited to enter. The seven award categories cover key areas of plastics recycling…
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IKV launches project to improve LDPE recyclate qualities from household PCR
Iranpolymer/Baspar The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) adopted by the EU Parliament in April 2024 sets, among other things, ambitious minimum targets for the percentage of recyclate in new plastic packaging, raising new challenges for industrial recycling technologies.…
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3D printing medical devices market growth and demands
Iranpolymer/Baspar The global 3D printing medical devices market size is estimated to grow by USD 7.07 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of almost 25.2% during the forecast period. Increased demand for personalized or…
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New range of headsets for children from sustainable materials
Iranpolymer/Baspar INEOS Styrolution announced that POGS has selected the ECO version of one of the company’s high-performance Novodur® grades for a new range of headphones for children. The new headsets are now available in stores. POGS produces safe and durable headphones specifically…
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Creative business ideas for a sustainable future
Iranpolymer/Baspar A year on from the first load of waste plastic entering the depot, CEO Sky Li reflects on the challenges Clearfield Envirotech were faced with when striving for excellence within the recycled plastic industry. Q. Could you give us a bit…
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NTU Singapore scientists fight cancer with upcycled ABS
Iranpolymer/Baspar Scientists at the Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Singapore have found a way to upcycle Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) used in consumer electronics that advances cancer research. The team used ABS from keyboards to create a synthetic 3D structure where cancer cells…
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Avantium collaborates on PEF yarn production for mattresses
Iranpolymer/Baspar Renewable chemistry company Avantium is collaborating with textile experts Monosuisse and Antex to develop PEF-based yarn for use in Auping-branded mattresses. PEF, short for polyethylene furanoate, is a 100% plant-based and recyclable plastic. Applications include polyesters, polyamides and polyurethanes,…
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Defossilising the chemical industry: Role of chemical recycling
Iranpolymer/Baspar At the Renewable Materials Conference 2024 organised by nova-institute, the overarching theme this year was the defossilisation of the chemicals and materials industry. The industry is one that is heavily dependent on fossil fuels, with currently 88% of the…
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New PLA venture aims to kindle bioplastics industry in MENA region
Iranpolymer/Baspar SS Royal Kit Emirates Investment and Global Biopolymers Industries have partnered to form a new company called Emirates Biotech, headquartered in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates. The initiative will focus on the production and marketing of PLA biopolymers…
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Lummus and MOL announces design phase for advanced recycling unit
Iranpolymer/Baspar Lummus Technology and MOL Group announced the commencement of the design phase for the first Lummus Advanced Waste Plastic Recycling unit. The first plant, which will be located at MOL Petrochemicals Co. Ltd. in Tiszaújváro, Hungary, will have a processing capacity…
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New partnership for detecting ocean plastics from space
Iranpolymer/Baspar EyeSea, a New Zealand-based non-profit organisation dedicated to mapping ocean pollution, is partnering with Swiss technology company Grundo to detect ocean plastics from space. EyeSea developed a mobile app targeted at seafarers to report maritime pollution. Launched in 2020,…
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Borealis Scientific Innovation Award in plastics field calls for submissions
Iranpolymer/Baspar As a global industry specialist in innovative solutions and technologies, Borealis is constantly on the lookout for new ideas that have the power to impact the world. With sustainability firmly at the core of its business, Borealis is looking…
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Plastic Recycling Market shows steady growth and technology improvement
Iranpolymer/Baspar The plastic recycling industry was worth US$ 45.5 billion in 2023. By the end of 2035, the industry is projected to grow at a CAGR of 9.3% and reach US$ 129.5 billion by the end of the year. Through ongoing improvements in recycling technologies, like chemical and…
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Indian Rubber Gloves Manufacturers Association urges the Indian government to ban the import of chlorinated gloves
Iranpolymer/Baspar Mumbai, India – The Indian Rubber Gloves Manufacturers Association (IRGMA) has urged the government to ban the import of chlorinated gloves to protect healthcare professionals and patients. They recommend procurement of BIS-approved gloves through the Government e Marketplace for…
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NanoVoxel achieves rapid micro-tooling with WITTMANN machinery
Iranpolymer/Baspar Through the combination of the high precision 2PP µ-3D printing and the performance of the Micropower 15t micro injection moulding machine from WITTMANN BATTENFELD, NanoVoxel has successfully reduced the fabrication timeline of high precision micro-parts to two weeks. Integration…
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