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Neopac partners with Manucurist for packaging of manicure treatment pen

Iranpolymer/Baspar Tailored for on-the-go use, Manucurist’s Concentré Perfecteur provides a portable, precise solution for strengthening and nourishing nails. Its compact format fits into a purse or pocket, and a user-friendly, brush-tip applicator ensures a targeted, waste-free application directly onto the nail and…

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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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LVF Packaging urges the industry to switch to clear rPET Mono

Iranpolymer/Baspar At present, different manufacturers use various forms of rPET (Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate) for manufacturing, which means it makes recycling trays en masse virtually impossible as different materials need to go into different recycling streams and sorting them out is…

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Plastics additive market new trends and growth forecast

Iranpolymer/Baspar The “Plastics Additives Market” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The Plastics Additives Market was valued at USD 61.5 billion in 2024, and is projected to reach USD 80.7 billion by 2029, rising at a CAGR of 5.6%. This…

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SK chemicals unveils new copolyester material with enhanced recyclability

Iranpolymer/Baspar South Korean company SK Chemicals has introduced a new copolyester material designed to improve recyclability and moulding versatility for large-sized containers. Dubbed ‘ECOTRIA CLARO 300’, the material maintains the transparency and chemical resistance of traditional copolyesters while offering enhanced features for…

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Food vacuum containers from recycled ocean bound plastic

Iranpolymer/Baspar SABIC reports that B!POD, a business unit of SAES Getters, has selected SABIC’s OBP-based polypropylene resin as the material for their containers. In close collaboration, the partners selected SABIC® PP 576P, a high-gloss grade from the company’s TRUCIRCLE™ portfolio of circular resins.…

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One stop PVC compounds shop for the circular economy

Iranpolymer/Baspar PVC compounding remains Benvic’s ‘bread and butter’ business. In recent years, they have made great strides in refining and improving their core offering; developing tailor made compounds and increasing the customer product value through. Using post-consumer PVC recyclate presents…

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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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Co-extruded blown films for vacuum packaging uses 50% less plastic

Iranpolymer/Baspar  Japan-based Gunze Limited announced two additions to its ultra-thin and tough blown film, Purewrap, specifically designed for food products requiring transportation in frozen environments. The two new types, FS35NB and FS40NB, are designed for boiling applications. Both retain the…

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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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Chemical plastics recycling is ready to go: Researchers show that it’s all about the stirring

Iranpolymer/Baspar  Hundreds of millions of tons of plastic waste are generated worldwide every year. Scientists are working tirelessly on new methods to recycle a large proportion of this waste into high-quality products and thus enable a genuine circular economy. However,…

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Scientists offer strong carbon plastics for aviation

Iranpolymer/Baspar  Employees of the Institute of Chemistry of Kazan Federal University and the Kazan National Research Technical University have produced especially strong carbon plastics based on phosphate binders that can withstand temperatures of more than 500 degrees Celsius. The findings…

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Aptar unveils new sustainable lightweight disc top closure

Iranpolymer/Baspar  Aptar Closures, a dispensing solutions provider, has unveiled a new lightweight disc top closure for various beauty, personal and home care products. Dubbed 2-inch Disc Top Lite, the closure is the third disc top dispensing solution launched this year. …

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Gunze unveils Purewrap thin film for frozen food packaging

Iranpolymer/Baspar  Gunze, a manufacturer of plastic films and engineering plastics, has announced the launch of two new types of its ultra-thin and tough blown film Purewrap. The new additions include FS35NB and FS40NB, both of which are said to be compatible…

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Mondi will showcase sustainable packaging innovations at FACHPACK 2024

Iranpolymer/Baspar Mondi will have its portfolio of innovative and flexible packaging solutions on display at this year’s FACHPACK. Mondi’s approach of designing packaging and paper solutions that are sustainable by design and fit-for-purpose allows the company to collaborate closely with customers…

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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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Sustainable plastics manufacturing with solar rotational moulding systems

Iranpolymer/Baspar LightManufacturing is a company innovating in sustainable plastic moulding with its Solar Rotational Moulding (SRM) process.  Unlike traditional methods that heat moulds with fossil fuels, SRM uses a system of mirrors (heliostats) to concentrate sunlight. This process significantly reduces the…

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Selenis produces high-quality rPET from Circ’s recovered Terephthalic Acid

Iranpolymer/Baspar Selenis has successfully produced recycled PET chips from terephthalic acid provided by Circ, a Virginia-based textile-to-textile recycler. The chip was produced via a multiple-batch campaign at Selenis’ pilot plant in San-Giorgio, Italy. Using inputs recovered from polycotton textile waste, the high-quality PET…

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Injecting innovations for efficient and sustainable production

Iranpolymer/Baspar The injection moulding sector is one of the most dynamic segments of the plastics industry owing to the breakthrough solutions that have been developed by companies producing injection moulding machinery. With going global as the mantra that drives innovations in…

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