polyolefins

Could water innovate plastic waste recycling processes?

Iranpolymer/Baspar  There is no denying how useful, and important, plastic materials have become in almost all human activities. But with yearly global plastic production sitting at over 400 million tons, and the environmental concerns that come along with that level…

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Broadway launches graphene-enhanced masterbatches

Iranpolymer/Baspar  Broadway is introducing GrapheneXcel, a new range of graphene-enhanced masterbatches. This launch is the result of strategic partnerships with leading graphene suppliers. It enables the ISO-certified, UK masterbatch specialist to bring the numerous advantages of graphene to a diverse customer base…

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Borealis Scientific Innovation Award in plastics field calls for submissions

Iranpolymer/Baspar As a global industry specialist in innovative solutions and technologies, Borealis is constantly on the lookout for new ideas that have the power to impact the world. With sustainability firmly at the core of its business, Borealis is looking…

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PHA Compound Molded into “World’s First” Biodegradable Bottle Closures

Iranpolymer/Baspar After three years of research including the creation and testing of 174 different compounds, Beyond Plastic LLC, Commerce, California, says it has arrived at a completely biodegradable injection-molded closure based on polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), with phase two research looking at compression…

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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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PHA Compound Molded into “World’s First” Biodegradable Bottle Closures

Iranpolymer/Baspar  After three years of research including the creation and testing of 174 different compounds, Beyond Plastic LLC, Commerce, California, says it has arrived at a completely biodegradable injection-molded closure based on polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), with phase two research looking at compression…

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Starlinger presents circular economy solutions for plastic packaging

Iranpolymer/Baspar On the occasion of this year’s Chinaplas in Shanghai from April 23 to 26, Starlinger is hosting an Open House at its production facility in nearby Taicang. A 1.5 hour drive away from Shanghai, visitors can see a starEX tape extrusion…

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Südpack acquires majority stake in chemical recycler

Iranpolymer/Baspar German flexible film manufacturer Südpack has acquired a majority stake in Carboliq. The Germany-based chemical recycler is a subsidiary of engineering firm Recenso, specialised in resource recovery systems. With the acquisition, effective from Jan. 2, 2024, Südpack has expanded…

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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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Putting an end to plastic separation anxiety

Iranpolymer/Baspar Bio-based plastics such as polylactic acid (PLA) were invented to help solve the plastic waste crisis, but they often end up making waste management more challenging. Because these materials look and feel so similar to conventional, petroleum-based plastics, many products…

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Chemical recycling needs ‘a leap of faith’

Iranpolymer/ Baspar  In its ‘Let’s talk about Chemical Recycling” series, the Plastics and Rubber Machinery division of the German VDMA association talks to experts and stakeholders active in the chemical recycling space. According to Matthias Scheibitz, head of Sustainability Strategy…

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BOREALIS: Stronger recycling collaboration with Erema

IRANPOLYMER/ BASPAR  Polyolefins producer Borealis  and recycling technology manufacturer Erema  have signed a letter of intent to deepen a collaboration in mechanical recycling. The two Austrian companies aim to enhance recycling processes in order to satisfy rising market demand for…

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Fourth Annual Asia Chemical Conference 2016

The Fourth Annual Asia Chemical Conference taking place at the Grand Hyatt Singapore on 10-11 November 2016.

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