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Opinion: Why PLA must have a place in the Global Plastics Treaty

Iranpolymer/Baspar  As the world convenes in August for the fifth session of the UN’s Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5.2), the plastics treaty negotiations stand at a tipping point. Negotiators are tasked with shaping a treaty that will define the future of…

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Fortum produces biodegradable plastic from captured carbon in world first

Iranpolymer/Baspar Finland-based Fortum Recycling and Waste has successfully produced biodegradable plastic from carbon-captured feedstock in a world first. The energy company started operating a pilot for CO2-based plastics in April 2022 at its Riihimäki waste-to-energy plant. The first stage of the pilot…

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IPG introduces polyolefin shrink film with 35% recycled content

Iranpolymer/Baspar  Packaging products manufacturer Intertape Polymer Group (IPG) has launched ExlfilmPlus PCR, a new polyolefin shrink film incorporating 35% recycled content. This design aligns with the increasing demand for eco-friendly packaging solutions that do not compromise on quality or performance. Claimed to…

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Positive Plastics goes beyond the surface with latest update

Iranpolymer/Baspar  Friedrichshafen, Germany — The Positive Plastics team — the three material experts behind the Positiv Plastics initiative launched two years ago at Fakuma 2021 — returned with its third sample kit in 2023. For the first time, this year’s offering…

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