Packaging

Japanese partnership develops recycled BOPP

Iranpolymer/Baspar Apartnership comprising of TOPPAN, RM Tohcello, and Mitsui Chemicals have announced the development of a recycled biaxially oriented polypropylene film (BOPP). The development, claimed to be suitable for mass production, comes after the partners engaged in a joint pilot test for…

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Sustainable packaging made with bio-renewable polyethylene

Iranpolymer/Baspar  SABIC has joined forces with Lamb Weston, a major global brand owner and producer of frozen potato products, in a closed-loop process designed to create low-weight sustainable packaging bags made with a thin coextrusion film structure.  At least 60%…

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Morphotonix revolutionises product security with nano engraving technology

Iranpolymer/Baspar Morphotonix is known for its innovative nano engraving technology. Can you explain how this technology works? Savu: Absolutely! Our nano engraving technology involves creating nano-size engravings directly onto steel moulds. These engravings are replicated during the moulding process on the…

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The future of plastics – biodegradable polymers leading the way

Iranpolymer/Baspar This growth is fuelled by rising environmental awareness, stringent regulations against plastic waste, and technological advancements in polymer properties. Biodegradable polymers, made from renewable sources like starch and lactic acid, offer eco-friendly alternatives to traditional plastics, breaking down into…

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CARBIOS and Selenis partner to produce PETG from PET waste

Iranpolymer/Baspar CARBIOS, a specialist in the development and industrialisation of biological technologies to reinvent the life cycle of plastic and textiles, and SELENIS, a supplier of high-quality specialty polyester solutions, have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to cooperate in the production of PETG.…

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PFAS-Free PPAs Provide Better Processing and Results

Iranpolymer/Baspar  Plastic and packaging stakeholders from processors to brands are fast-tracking the elimination of per- and polyfluoroalkyl, aka PFAS, in their products and materials as they shift to solutions considered safer for the environment and for everyone.   One of…

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Bioplastics market size expected to reach USD 253.98 billion

Iranpolymer/Baspar  The bioplastics market size is estimated to reach USD 253.98 billion between 2024-2028, growing at an estimated CAGR of 39.04%, says Technavio.  Developments in bio-based and renewable raw materials drive market growth, with a trend towards consumption of bioplastics in novel applications. Increasing focus on sustainability…

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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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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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Plastic demand could be slashed by 30% in 2050, says WoodMac

Iranpolymer/Baspar Wood Mackenzie, a consultancy firm, forecasts that global Wood Mackenzie, a consultancy firm, forecasts that global plastic demand could be reduced by 30% in a scenario where the world reaches net zero by 2050. In a new report called ‘Chemicals…

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SÜDPACK unveils PET floatable lidding films

Iranpolymer/Baspar Film manufacturer SÜDPACK has launched PET floatable lidding films that are designed for use on mono-APET trays. These low-density, sealable top webs can be separated during recycling from the APET bottom webs, producing cleanly recycled materials for infeed into…

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Alpla launches reusable PET bottle for cosmetic applications

Iranpolymer/Baspar Packaging and recycling specialist ALPLA and zerooo initiator SEA ME GmbH have developed a standardised solution for cosmetics and care products. From September, the first brands will be presenting shampoo, shower gel, detergent, body lotion and dental care products…

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Versatile recycling technologies to meet increasing expectations

Iranpolymer/Baspar Despite the tension felt by the plastics recycling market in Europe, new legislation provides reason for optimism. Recycling machine manufacturer EREMA has invested in the very latest technologies in recent years to pave the way for a plastics circular…

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Recycled plastics platform Cirplus expands into India

Iranpolymer/Baspar  Cirplus, a European platform for procuring recycled plastics, is looking to take advantage of the growing demand for recycled plastics in India and the broader Asian markets. The company today announced that it was commencing operations in India with…

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TotalEnergies Corbion signs PLA distribution deal in Japan

Iranpolymer/Baspar TotalEnergies Corbion announced it signed a distribution agreement for Luminy PLA in Japan. Nagase, a Kyoto-based chemical trading firm, will sell the bioplastics in Japan. The companies will also collaborate on material properties research and development to develop new applications that…

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Mars projects it will also miss 2025 target

Iranpolymer/Baspar Brand owner Mars says the design and infrastructure changes that are needed to meet its recycling goals are “taking longer than we anticipated” – and that it will miss certain goals it set for 2025. When it signed onto…

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Coveris presents innovation in plastic and paper-based packaging at FachPack 2024

Iranpolymer/Baspar At the upcoming FachPack 2024 exhibition, Coveris brings its No Waste vision to the next level by introducing a range of sustainably designed films, laminates, fibre-based and premade packaging. Fully in line with its No Waste strategy, Coveris fully supports the ESG…

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IKV launches project to improve LDPE recyclate qualities from household PCR

Iranpolymer/Baspar The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) adopted by the EU Parliament in April 2024 sets, among other things, ambitious minimum targets for the percentage of recyclate in new plastic packaging, raising new challenges for industrial recycling technologies.…

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Plastic Recycling Market shows steady growth and technology improvement

Iranpolymer/Baspar The plastic recycling industry was worth US$ 45.5 billion in 2023. By the end of 2035, the industry is projected to grow at a CAGR of 9.3% and reach US$ 129.5 billion by the end of the year.  Through ongoing improvements in recycling technologies, like chemical and…

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RecyClass updates design for recycling guidelines

Iranpolymer/Baspar RecyClass has updated its design for recycling guidelines following testing it commissioned earlier this year. The new version includes a restructuring of the decorations sections in order to clarify the impact of inks and labels on recycling. The guidelines now include a…

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