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A novel sandwich-structured composite from biopolymers for building envelope applications
Iranpolymer/Baspar A new sandwich-structured composite has been developed from the surface layers of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) and the interlayer of polylactic acid and cellulose microfibers. The biodegradable cellulose microfibers can be modified chemically with a sol-gel process to improve the compatibility between natural reinforcement and the…
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Sweden’s Site Zero Sorts Plastic Packaging Waste Into 12 Fractions
Iranpolymer/Baspar Svensk Plastatervinning of Sweden celebrated the opening of Site Zero, a plastic sorting plant in Motala, Sweden. The plant features Tomra and Sutco equipment, and can sort plastic packaging waste into 12 fractions for recycling. Originally opened in 2019, the plant was built in collaboration…
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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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Demonstration Facility Will Chemically Depolymerize PMMA for Recycling
Iranpolymer/Baspar Trinseo is developing a demonstration facility at its location in Rho, Italy, which will use chemical recycling to depolymerize polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA). The demonstration plant is scheduled to be commissioned in the first quarter of 2024. PMMA will be transformed…
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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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Abel & Cole launches its first refillable milk packs
Iranpolymer/Baspar The product, which will join its growing refillables range, uses new refillable packaging which Abel & Cole said will save 450,000 single-use plastic milk bottles (23 tonnes of plastic) and 60 tonnes of carbon each year. The ‘ground-breaking’ packaging…
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Report on ALPLA Group Plants Affirms Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Benefits of PET, HDPE Recycling
Iranpolymer/Baspar ALPLA Group, a plastics recycler and packaging manufacturer, announced the results of life cycle assessments conducted by c7-consult. The analysis looked at data from four ALPLA recycling facilities, two in Germany and two in Mexico. Results confirm the carbon emissions…
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Neste develops new line of bio-attributed lab tubes
Iranpolymer/Baspar Neste, the Finnish oil refining company that is in the process of reinventing itself, has taken another step in that direction. It has now partnered with Eppendorf, a German manufacturer and supplier of laboratory equipment, to develop lab products made…
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Injection Molding Shipments Continue Slide, Extrusion a Bright Spot
Iranpolymer/Baspar The Plastics Industry Association’s (PLASTICS) Committee on Equipment Statistics (CES) released third-quarter shipment data for primary plastics machinery in North America, with total shipment value down 1.5% to $345.8 million from the previous quarter’s revised figure of $351.0 million.…
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Avoiding food waste with award-winning plastic caps
Iranpolymer/Baspar Luxembourg-based United Caps, a manufacturer of caps and closures, and UK startup Mimica have developed a recyclable, plastic cap with the aim of reducing food waste. Called the Bump Cap, the bottle closure embeds a food-safe, plant-based gel technology…
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Germany joins initiative to clean up ghost gear in oceans
Iranpolymer/Baspar Many people visualise marine litter as unsightly plastic debris in the form of bottles, caps, plastic bags and other waste drifting in huge gyres in the oceans. Just as dangerous and far less visible is what’s known as ‘ghost…
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Grocery Chain Will Transition to PEF for Store Brand Packaging
Iranpolymer/Baspar Albert Heijn, the largest supermarket chain in the Netherlands, will use Avantium’s 100% plant-based and circular material PEF (polyethylene furanoate) for various forms of packaging. Refresco produces Albert Heijn’s new fruit juice bottle made out of PEF. This will be…
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Innovation activity in bioplastics and chemical recycling technology continues apace
Iranpolymer/Baspar Innovation in biopolymers (bioplastics) and plastics recycling has hit an all-time high, according to the latest-available patent data published by intellectual property firm, Appleyard Lees. The third annual edition of the company’s Inside Green Innovation: Progress Report reveals that priority patent filings…
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Berry Global introduces Omni Xtra+ clingfilm
Iranpolymer/Baspar Berry Global has launched an updated version of its Omni Xtra polyethylene clingfilm for fresh food applications. The new Omni Xtra+ film will serve as an alternative to traditional polyvinyl chloride (PVC) cling films, focusing on improved performance and sustainability. Improved…
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Raise a glass: Aimplas producing bioplastics from beer production waste
Iranpolymer/Baspar Valencia-based Aimplas, the Spanish Plastics Technology Centre, is coordinating a project for the development of polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA)-based packaging solutions derived from beer production waste. Called BioSupPack, the research programme also focusses on demonstrating a feasible depolymerisation recycling process for the…
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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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Self-lubricating plastic slides into the top spot
Iranpolymer/Baspar Germany’s SKZ Plastics Center has bagged an accolade for its plastic material that can reduce friction and wear by up to 85 percent with the addition of lubricant microcapsules. According to SKZ, nearly a quarter of the world’s energy…
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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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