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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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Comprehensive array of innovative material solutions
Iranpolymer/Baspar Syensqo, previously part of Solvay Group and a leader in advanced performance materials, will debut at Fakuma 2024 with a comprehensive array of solutions aimed at advancing key applications across industries like automotive, consumer goods, healthcare, and construction. “Our commitment to innovation, safety,…
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Broadway launches graphene-enhanced masterbatches
Iranpolymer/Baspar Broadway is introducing GrapheneXcel, a new range of graphene-enhanced masterbatches. This launch is the result of strategic partnerships with leading graphene suppliers. It enables the ISO-certified, UK masterbatch specialist to bring the numerous advantages of graphene to a diverse customer base…
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Australian Government invests in soft plastics recycling technology
Iranpolymer/Baspar The Australian Government has announced a A$15.6m ($10.5m) investment to enhance soft plastics recycling in Victoria. The investment is intended to divert more than 43,000 tonnes (t) of soft plastics from landfills annually. This initiative is part of the…
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Chemical plastics recycling is ready to go: Researchers show that it’s all about the stirring
Iranpolymer/Baspar Hundreds of millions of tons of plastic waste are generated worldwide every year. Scientists are working tirelessly on new methods to recycle a large proportion of this waste into high-quality products and thus enable a genuine circular economy. However,…
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Scientists offer strong carbon plastics for aviation
Iranpolymer/Baspar Employees of the Institute of Chemistry of Kazan Federal University and the Kazan National Research Technical University have produced especially strong carbon plastics based on phosphate binders that can withstand temperatures of more than 500 degrees Celsius. The findings…
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Netstal awarded Ecovadis silver
Iranpolymer/Baspar Netstal has been awarded the silver recognition level on the EcoVadis sustainability audit platform. The medal is an improvement for the Swiss injection moulding machine manufacturer now part of Krones, which received bronze after its first time application last year. Achieving silver status…
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Aptar unveils new sustainable lightweight disc top closure
Iranpolymer/Baspar Aptar Closures, a dispensing solutions provider, has unveiled a new lightweight disc top closure for various beauty, personal and home care products. Dubbed 2-inch Disc Top Lite, the closure is the third disc top dispensing solution launched this year. …
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