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‘Game-changing technologies pivotal to advancing sustainability in plastics manufacturing’
Iranpolymer/Baspar The plastics production industry is undergoing rapid evolution, driven by the need for greater sustainability and efficiency. China’s decision in 2018 to halt plastic waste imports from the West was a sudden catalyst for change. This prompted substantial investment…
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LyondellBasell, Pigeon use bio-based plastic for nursing bottles
Iranpolymer/Baspar LyondellBasell and Pigeon Singapore have partnered to advance sustainable research and development efforts in baby nursing bottles. The partnership aims to transition away from using 100% virgin polypropylene resins in the production of Pigeon nursing bottles. Pigeon is introducing…
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Polymer innovations for global resource security
Iranpolymer/Baspar Headquartered in Oman, OQ showcases its diverse expertise as an energy transition enabler across various markets. Excelling in polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE), catering to both flexible and rigid packaging solutions, OQ has announced two major product launches designed to…
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Outlook 2024: TPE innovations reshaping industries in 2024
Iranpolymer/Baspar As environmental sustainability takes centre stage in food packaging, sustainable packaging solutions are made possible with TPEs. For 2024 and beyond, Everlon is set to showcase its TPE innovations. As we step into 2024, the TPE industry stands at…
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Mono-material PP packaging decorated with IML
Iranpolymer/Baspar A touch of pioneering vision by SFA packaging. A pinch of love by JOZO. A drop of recycling advice by CIRCPACK by Veolia and a dash of innovation by MCC Verstraete. Proudly introducing a pioneering recipe for success for…
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New survey claims consumers face confusion regarding recycling
Iranpolymer/Baspar The University of Reading in England, UK, has found that consumers across Europe face ‘persistent confusion’ around recycling their food packaging, which hinders overall recycling efforts. This was found in a new survey of 2,000 European consumers carried out…
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Bangladesh Forest Research Institute (BFRI) introduces three high-yield rubber varieties
Iranpolymer/Baspar Dhaka, Bangladesh – The Bangladesh Forest Research Institute (BFRI) has introduced three groundbreaking rubber varieties—RM 001, RM 002, and RM 003—to address persistent challenges in the country’s rubber industry. With locally cultivated rubber trees experiencing low latex yields, these…
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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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