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Putting an end to plastic separation anxiety
Iranpolymer/Baspar Bio-based plastics such as polylactic acid (PLA) were invented to help solve the plastic waste crisis, but they often end up making waste management more challenging. Because these materials look and feel so similar to conventional, petroleum-based plastics, many products…
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Chemist unlocks plastic alternatives using proteins and clothing scraps
Iranpolymer/Baspar Every year, 400 million tons of plastic waste are generated worldwide. Between 19 and 23 million tons of that plastic waste makes its way into aquatic ecosystems, and the remaining goes into the ground. An additional 92 million tons…
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Are plastics really the enemy in our fight to save the planet?
Iranpolymer/Baspar A better future can be achieved with a more responsible and sustainable relationship with plastic, according to a new book which seeks to discuss and dispel some of the myths and inaccuracies surrounding this versatile material. ‘Plastics – Just…
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Opinion: Establishing a New Plastics Value Equation
Iranpolymer/Baspar The world clearly needs a new plastics value equation – one where the utility of plastics is maintained, CO2 emissions are greatly reduced and plastic pollution is prevented. There can be no doubt that plastics-producing and plastics-using corporations are…
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PureCycle Begins Making Commercial Shipments of Postindustrial PP
Iranpolymer/Baspar Purecycle began shipping recycled postindustrial PP to Milliken and Formerra. Purecycle uses a recycling process that uses solvent but leaves polymer molecules intact, creating a recycled resin free of additives and colorants. The shipment to Formerra marked the first recycled PP resin commercial shipment…
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SPONSORED ARTICLE: New inflatable air cushions from SEE contain at least 95% recycled plastic
Baspar/Iranpolymer SEE® (formerly Sealed Air) has launched a new range of BubbleWrap® Brand inflatable air pillows containing a minimum of 95% recycled plastic content to support e-commerce and fulfilment companies in meeting sustainability goals. To complement the utilisation of recycled…
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Inkbit introduces TEPU 50A, a new soft-medium durometer elastomer
Baspar/Iranpolymer Medford, MA – Inkbit™ at Formnext, 2023, the availability of its new TEPU 50A elastomer. TEPU 50A is a thiolene polyurethane-based elastomer with a Shore 50A durometer and low compression set that offers excellent UV stability and strong chemical…
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Sidel Launches Ultra-Small, Ultra-Light PET Bottle for Liquid Dairy Drinks
Iranpolymer/Baspar The latest lightweight PET bottle and preform design from Sidel is aimed at drinkable and probiotic yogurts in sizes from 65 to 150 ml and is suitable for ambient and cold-chain processes. The new small bottle could also be used for…
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PLASTICS Report Shows Strong Global Demand for Plastics
Iranpolymer/Baspar The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) released its annual Global Trends report during a press briefing and keynote address at the Plastimagen trade show in Mexico City. Presented by PLASTICS’ Chief Economist Perc Pineda, the report found that while global trade volume…
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Citroniq, Lummus finalise green polypropylene agreements
Baspar/Iranpolymer Process technology and energy expert Lummus Technology and Citroniq Chemicals, a producer of carbon-negative materials, have finalised their commitment to establish bio-polypropylene production in the US. The two companies, who had signed a letter of intent for the projects in April,…
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Recycling technology for plastic film wins IOM3 Circular Economy Award
Baspar/Iranpolymer A pioneering recycling technology which promises the ability to recycle post-consumer plastic film has been recognised for its potential to increase the circularity of food packaging. Plastic recycling consultancy Nextek has been awarded the IOM3’s Circular Economy Award for COtooCLEAN,…
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AI shows plastic pollution can be almost eliminated by 2040
Baspar/Iranpolymer A new AI-powered digital tool, which is available for anyone to access, gives users the ability to see how muc pollution can be avoided if different measures were to be taken globally. If no action is taken, the data…
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Opinion: Time to clear up the ocean-bound plastic issue
Iranpolymer/Baspar We all know that plastic in our oceans is an environmentally devastating problem that is only getting worse. According to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals Report, over 17 million tonnes of plastic entered the ocean in 2021, and that…
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Artificial intelligence speeds the discovery of more sustainable, higher-performing polymers
Iranpolymer/Baspar Great chemists have discovered ways to combine carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen into all manners of plastics: leak-proof food packaging, heat-resistant car parts, durable personal protective equipment—the list is long. The real challenge for a material scientist in the…
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Scientists develop new hydrogels for wound management
Baspar/Iranpolymer Open wounds, whether caused by accidents or from medical procedures like surgery, require proper management to speed up healing and prevent infections. While sutures and staples are common wound closure methods, they can cause secondary tissue injuries, potentially leaking…
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Research team develops biotechnological process to degrade plastics
Baspar/Iranpolymer The lack of knowledge about the molecular mechanisms that make biocatalysis possible is an obstacle to developing biotechnological processes that allow the recycling of plastics. A research project led by a team from the Universitat Jaume I has made…
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Eco-products brings compostable packaging to the basketball court
Iranpolymer/Baspar Eco-products, a brand of US-based packaging and food services company Novolex, is partnering with the Portland Trail Blazers, a professional basketball team, as its official zero waste partner. The company will provide its compostable packaging, including plates, bowls, trays,…
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TekniPlex Healthcare introduces PVC and TPE antimicrobial compounds
Iranpolymer/Baspar TekniPlex Healthcare has introduced antimicrobial medical compounds that can be utilised to produce a number of patient-contact products, including catheters, connectors, gas hoses, injection systems such as syringes, and needle-free injectors such as pens. Currently, TekniPlex is offering polyvinyl chloride…
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Berry launches lightweight tube closure solution
Iranpolymer/Baspar Adding to Berry’s range of tube closures, the new Slimline range delivers greenhouse gas savings compared to traditional caps through a new lightweight and low-profile design. As one of the lightest solutions currently available on the market, the closures…
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Coveris to launch recycle-friendly monomaterial solutions for packaging
Iranpolymer/Baspar The theme of this year’s exhibition, from 13-16 November, is sustainability. Formpeel P is the latest addition to Coveris’ portfolio of sustainable materials, which also includes Formpeel T, Flexopeel T and Cleerpeel, and provides the same functionality and safety…
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