polyethylene

ExxonMobil invest $200M to expand Texas chemical recycling capacity

Iranpolymer/Baspar  US-based ExxonMobil announced plans to invest over $200 million to expand chemical recycling capacity at its sites in Baytown and Beaumont, Texas. The oil and gas giant said it plans to add new pyrolysis units at the sites, increasing capacity by…

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High-tech durable greenhouse roofing solution for Saudi food production

Iranpolymer/Baspar  SABIC has joined forces with iyris (formerly RedSea), a sustainable AgriClimate Tech business and Napco National, a vertically integrated Saudi manufacturer of flexible film and packaging products, to create a high-tech durable greenhouse roofing solution using certified circular polyethylene…

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The TARPAULIFE Project: Polyolefin-coated fabrics to transport freshwater by sea

Iranpolymer/Baspar Tarpaulins are large sheets of strong, water-resistant material used for protection from extreme conditions. They’re most commonly made from PVC-coated polyester, characterised by its low price and good resistance. However, they’re also harder to recycle than other plastics. The TARPAULIFE Project,…

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Klöckner Pentaplast unveils recyclable barrier flow wrap films

Iranpolymer/Baspar Klöckner Pentaplast (kp), a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, has introduced two new recyclable barrier flow wrap films: kp FlexiFlow EH 155 R and kp FlexiFlow PH 255 R. These films, designed to reduce packaging weight by up to 75% compared…

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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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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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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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Univation launches LDPE and EVA production technology

Iranpolymer/Baspar Univation Technologies, a polyethylene (PE) technology licensor, has launched its UNIGILITY Tubular High Pressure PE Process Technology platform. This new offering provides a licensed platform for PE producers to manufacture both low-density PE (LDPE) and ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymer…

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5Questions for Thomas Gangl, CEO Borealis

Iranpolymer/Baspar 1. Borealis is turning 30 this year. In that time, it has become one of the world’s top ten polyolefins players. By 2030, Borealis wants to become a global leader in sustainable chemicals and material solutions. How do you…

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Delivering Increased Benefits to Greenhouse Films

Iranpolymer/Baspar Polyethylene (PE) films are commonly used in agricultural applications for many different purposes. They bring advantages to food production by helping increase crop yields, protecting crops from adverse conditions and reducing the need for water and chemicals in the production process. There…

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Innovative double bubble polyethylene-based shrink film solution

Iranpolymer/Baspar  Shantou Mingca Packaging Co Ltd and ExxonMobil Asia Pacific Research & Development Co., Ltd (ExxonMobil) announced an innovative double bubble Polyethylene-based Shrink Film (PEF) solution, the next generation of Polyolefin Shrink Film (POF), created using ultra-low density ExceedTM XP…

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Reliance Industries first in India to receive ISCC-Plus certification

Iranpolymer/Baspar Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) ended 2023 on a high note. The Mumbai-based conglomerate, which operates energy and petrochemical businesses, has become the first in India to produce ISCC-Plus certified chemically recycled polymers. RIL announced on Dec. 29 that it…

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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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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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Berry Global introduces Omni Xtra+ clingfilm

Iranpolymer/Baspar  Berry Global has launched an updated version of its Omni Xtra polyethylene clingfilm for fresh food applications. The new Omni Xtra+ film will serve as an alternative to traditional polyvinyl chloride (PVC) cling films, focusing on improved performance and sustainability. Improved…

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Recycling technology for plastic film wins IOM3 Circular Economy Award

Baspar/Iranpolymer  A pioneering recycling technology which promises the ability to recycle post-consumer plastic film has been recognised for its potential to increase the circularity of food packaging. Plastic recycling consultancy Nextek has been awarded the IOM3’s Circular Economy Award for COtooCLEAN,…

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Berry launches lightweight tube closure solution

Iranpolymer/Baspar Adding to Berry’s range of tube closures, the new Slimline range delivers greenhouse gas savings compared to traditional caps through a new lightweight and low-profile design. As one of the lightest solutions currently available on the market, the closures…

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Montachem International partners with seaweed- based resin maker Loliware

Iranpolymer/Baspar  At the Plast international plastics show in Milan, plastic resin distributor Montachem International and materials science company Loliware debuted their seaweed-based resins today, an event marking Loliware’s entrance into Europe’s $3.5 billion bio-resin market. Loliware’s materials are the first…

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Braskem, SCG Chemicals form JV to advance Thai bio-based ethylene project

Iranpolymer/Baspar  Thailand-based petrochemical company SCG Chemicals and Brazil chemicals group Braskem have announced the signing of a joint venture agreement to create Braskem Siam Company Limited. The aim of the new company will be to produce sugar-cane based bio-ethylene from…

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Around 60% of plastic in oceans is floating at the surface, say Dutch scientists

Iranpolymer/ Baspar  Scientists from the University of Utrecht in the Netherlands developed a new numerical model to estimate the amount of plastic in the ocean. They found that the largest fraction of plastic mass is located at the ocean surface,…

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