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Alpla acquires HDPE recycler in Brazil
Iranpolymer/Baspar Alplarecycling, the recycling division of Austrian packaging manufacturer Alpla, has acquired a majority stake in Clean Bottle, a Brazilian HDPE recycler. As part of the new joint venture, the companies will operate a rHDPE plant in São José dos…
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Accumold to exhibit medical micro moulding innovations at MD&M West 2025
Iranpolymer/Baspar “MD&M West is one of the largest events Accumold participates in each year, and we’re always eager to showcase how micro moulding is driving innovation in medical equipment and wearable devices,” said Brett Saddoris, Technical Sales Manager at Accumold.…
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Innovative flame-retardant grade for EV applications
Iranpolymer/Baspar BASF’s newly developed flame retardant (FR) grade of Ultramid® T6000 polyphthalamide (PPA) is now used in terminal block application. This upgraded solution replaces non-FR material, enhancing safety for the inverter and motor system in electric vehicles (EVs). Ultramid T6000…
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Could water innovate plastic waste recycling processes?
Iranpolymer/Baspar There is no denying how useful, and important, plastic materials have become in almost all human activities. But with yearly global plastic production sitting at over 400 million tons, and the environmental concerns that come along with that level…
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WACKER expands production capacity for silicones in Asia
Iranpolymer/Baspar Wacker Chemie AG started up two new production facilities for specialty silicones in Japan and South Korea. The expansion strengthens the company’s activities in the Asian growth market. The new plants, located in Tsukuba, Japan and in Jincheon, South…
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CHINAPLAS focuses on green, smart and high-tech solutions
Iranpolymer/Baspar Expanding from its 2023 edition in Shenzhen, CHINAPLAS 2025 will host over 4,000 international exhibitors, with 380,000 sqm of space across all 19 halls. Together with 9 country/region pavilions, CHINAPLAS 2025 will facilitate collaboration along the upstream and downstream…
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Eastman’s copolyester resin receives RecyClass approval
Iranpolymer/Baspar Eight of Eastman’scopolyesterresins have received RecyClass Recyclability Approvals for the solution’s recycled content. These approvals were awarded after the completion of independent testing that was conducted by PTI-Europe and Plastics Forming Enterprises (PFE). The testing procedure followed an adapted version…
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Circular Plastics Challenge open for entries focused on AI
Iranpolymer/Baspar The third edition of the Circular Plastics Challenge is now open for entries. The competition aims to change young people’s perception of the plastic industry and help attract new talent to an ageing industry. This year, solutions should leverage…
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Opinion: Recycling trends for 2025
Iranpolymer/Baspar Head of Tomra Recycling, Dr. Volker Rehrmann, weighs in on the key trends in sorting and recycling 1. Deep learning Deep learning will continue to shape the recycling industry in 2025. This subset of artificial intelligence (AI) achieved significant…
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Sainsbury’s introduces plastic-free packaging for own-brand avocados
Iranpolymer/Baspar British supermarket chain Sainsbury’s has announced the trial of paper packaging for its own-brand Ripe & Ready Avocados twin pack. The company highlighted that the new initiative would eliminate 20.2 million pieces of plastic each year once fully implemented.…
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Uzbekistan may implement plastic bag ban in 2027
Iranpolymer/Baspar Uzbekistan may ban the production, import, and use of plastic bags under the proposed National Program to Reduce Plastic Pollution within the 2025-27 period. This key measure under the state draft programme, which is currently open for public discussion, may…
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Packaging law and Recyclability
Iranpolymer/Baspar Recyclability as the key to the circular economy: A reform of Section 21 of the German Packaging Act could ensure that ecological packaging is consistently preferred. Financial incentives and objective criteria play a key role in changing the market…
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ELIX Polymers obtains gold in the EcoVadis certification
Iranpolymer/Baspar ELIX Polymers has renewed its EcoVadis certification with an outstanding gold rating. This recognition not only underlines the company’s continuous commitment to sustainability, but also positions it strategically for the future in a market that is increasingly conscious of…
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ALPLA on a growth trajectory
Iranpolymer/Baspar ALPLA beschleunigt den weltweiten Ausbau des Recyclings und will die Kapazitäten bis 2030 auf 700.000 Tonnen Material verdoppeln. // ALPLA is accelerating the global expansion of its recycling activities and aims to double its capacity to 700,000 tonnes of…
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Shifting hues in global automotive colors
Iranpolymer/Baspar In 2024, the global automotive color landscape continued to evolve as consumers move away from traditional favorites like white and silver. This shift is paving the way for increased popularity of vibrant hues, warm neutrals, and a more diverse…
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Covestro expands its polycarbonate production lines in Ohio
Iranpolymer/Baspar “This investment in our U.S. compounding plant is an important component of our ‘Sustainable Growth’ strategy. With this expansion, we can meet our customers’ growing demand for specialised polycarbonate materials, grow together with our customers, and strengthen our position…
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Scientists recycle carbon fibre-reinforced polymers using electrical pulses
Iranpolymer/Baspar Researchers from Waseda University in Japan have developed a method to efficiently recycle carbon-fibre reinforced polymers (CFRPs). CFRPs are much-prized material choices in demanding application fields, such as the aerospace and automotive industries. Their combination of rigidity, mechanical strength, and…
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India unveils roadmap to advance flexible packaging circular economy
Iranpolymer/Baspar The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), in partnership with a consumer packaging company and the Embassy of Finland, has unveiled a roadmap for India’s flexible packaging industry. Outlook Business has reported that the new strategy aims to foster a circular…
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Is production really pollution?
Iranpolymer/Baspar An international team of volunteers collected and surveyed nearly 1.9m pieces of plastic waste across 84 countries over five years. The team found that the bulk of the rubbish collected was single-use packaging for food, beverage and tobacco products.…
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Better durability with rubber injection moulding
Iranpolymer/Baspar Natural and synthetic rubber injection moulding can create parts with excellent mechanical properties, such as increased resilience, elasticity and abrasion resistance. These properties are often required in heavy-duty applications, including tyres, hoses and industrial seals. The process has longer…
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