recycled plastics

Evertrak partners Sumitomo Corporation of Americas to expand its reach in North America

Iranpolymer/Baspar Evertrak manufactures its railroad ties using recycled plastics. This reduces the railroad industry’s environmental impact and makes railroad infrastructure more sustainable. “Evertrak glass fibre reinforced polymer composite railroad ties are engineered to deliver value, safety and sustainability for the railroad industry,” said Tim…

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Distrupol sold to plastics distributor Omya

Iranpolymer/Baspar  England-based plastics distributor Distrupol, so far an affiliate of GPD Companies, will be sold to Omya, a Swiss producer of essential minerals and polymer distributor. GPD Companies said it entered into a definitive agreement for the sale, which is expected…

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Idemitsu and Suntory collaborate on recycling demonstration for bottle caps

Iranpolymer/Baspar Petroleum refinery company Idemitsu Kosan has collaborated with beverage company Suntory for the chemical recycling demonstration test of used polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottle caps and labels. The project has recently progressed to a demonstration test phase, where Chemical Recycle Japan, a subsidiary of…

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TaipeiPLAS 2024 kicks off with record growth in Taiwan

Iranpolymer/Baspar Taipei International Plastics and Rubber Industry Show (TaipeiPLAS 2024) officially opened at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 1, Taiwan, in conjunction with Taipei International Shoe Making Technology Show (ShoeTech Taipei). The event draws nearly 500 exhibitors in over 1,800 booths,…

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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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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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Entries open early for Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2025

Iranpolymer/Baspar Earlier than usual, the Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2025 are now open for entries. Participants from every part of the plastics recycling chain in Europe are invited to enter. The seven award categories cover key areas of plastics recycling…

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PRSE records five figure attendance for first time

Iranpolymer/Baspar Confirming Plastics Recycling Show Europe’s position as the world’s largest event dedicated to plastics recycling, the exhibition and conference that took place recently in Amsterdam attracted more than 10,000 attendees for the first time in its history. With more…

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Australia needs EU-style plastic tax, research group says

Iranpolymer/Baspar An Australian research group has called for a European Union-style levy on virgin plastic packaging to raise funds to find alternative materials to plastics. The Australia Institute is a Canberra-based public policy think tank conducts research on a broad…

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Standout insights into the Global Stretch and Shrink Film market

Iranpolymer/Baspar  The “Stretch and Shrink Film: Global Market 2024” report is the result of an extensive primary research programme, providing a detailed independent assessment of both the industry and the market. The report quantifies the demand and production of pallet…

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US consumer recycling dips; call grows for legislative support

Iranpolymer/Baspar  New statistics show post-consumer plastics recycling falling slightly in the United States as recovery of two flagship resins stumbled in 2022. A newly issued report from a trio of groups shows the country recycled a little more than 5 billion pounds…

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Recycled engineering polymer market demands and action plans

Iranpolymer/Baspar the waste and the end-use markets for recyclate. With an evaluation of the evolving legislative environment, it allows for visibility on the current and future status of the market. The regulatory landscape for plastics recycling is a critical driving force…

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Research Project Probes Potential for AI-based Sorting in Postconsumer Polypropylene

Iranpolymer/Baspar Project OMNI, a collaborative research program directed by Recycleye, Valorplast and TotalEnergies, is developing a solution for mechanically recycling polypropylene (PP) food packaging back into food-contact applications. The project leverages machine learning and computer vision technology, coupled with efficient decontamination of food-grade PP…

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Report on ALPLA Group Plants Affirms Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Benefits of PET, HDPE Recycling

Iranpolymer/Baspar  ALPLA Group, a plastics recycler and packaging manufacturer, announced the results of life cycle assessments conducted by c7-consult. The analysis looked at data from four ALPLA recycling facilities, two in Germany and two in Mexico. Results confirm the carbon emissions…

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Innovation activity in bioplastics and chemical recycling technology continues apace

Iranpolymer/Baspar Innovation in biopolymers (bioplastics) and plastics recycling has hit an all-time high, according to the latest-available patent data published by intellectual property firm, Appleyard Lees. The third annual edition of the company’s Inside Green Innovation: Progress Report reveals that priority patent filings…

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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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Is graphene the silver bullet for plastic recycling woes?

Iranpolymer/Baspar  If it feels like you’ve been hearing about recycling plastic all of your life, you might be right. The first plastic recycling mill was built in 1972[1], about the same time as the Environmental Protection Agency was formed. But…

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Ultra-Poly recycles car bumper covers into new compounds

Iranpolymer/Baspar  Plastics recycler Ultra-Poly, based in Pennsylvania, USA, has launched what it claims is a ‘first-of-its-kind bumper recycling programme’. The recycler, who, as a member of the PLASTICS Industry Association was one of several who worked on the End of…

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Republic Services and Ravago in Partnership to Build Recycling Capacity

Iranpolymer/ Baspar  Republic Services, an provider of environmental services, and Ravago, a polymer recycling and distribution company, announced the creation of Blue Polymers, an innovative partnership that will help advance circularity in the plastics industry. Blue Polymers is developing a network…

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Recyclers under pressure as downward price trend continues

Iranpolymer/ Baspar  European recycled standard thermoplastics prices declined further in June and the downward price pressure has continued into July. Recycled plastics prices are under severe pressure because of persistent weak demand caused by the economic stagnation throughout Europe and…

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