sustainable materials

Celanese adds recycled content to TPV without sacrificing durability

Iranpolymer/Baspar The push for sustainability continues to gain momentum, but design engineers working to incorporate eco-friendly materials that comply with strict regulatory requirements still face limited choices. A new development in sustainable elastomers, the Santoprene TPV (thermoplastic vulcanizates) ECO-R from…

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New range of headsets for children from sustainable materials

Iranpolymer/Baspar INEOS Styrolution announced that POGS has selected the ECO version of one of the company’s high-performance Novodur® grades for a new range of headphones for children. The new headsets are now available in stores. POGS produces safe and durable headphones specifically…

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Avient extends recycled grade TPU materials for automotive use

Iranpolymer/Baspar Luxembourg, Belgium – Avient Corporation announced the extension of its reSound™ REC Recycled Content Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs) portfolio with new AF 7210 grades specifically developed for automotive interior applications such as mats, grips, and console trays. This supports new…

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Recycled TPE grades for automotive vehicles

Iranpolymer/Baspar Avient Corporation announced the extension of its reSound™ REC Recycled Content Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPEs) portfolio with new AF 7210 grades specifically developed for automotive interior applications such as mats, grips, and console trays. This supports new targets proposed by the European Commission…

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Verification of TPE solutions with recycled content

Iranpolymer/Baspar KRAIBURG TPE has recently obtained the Global Recycled Standard (GRS) certification for selected thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) solutions. This milestone caters to various industries including personal care, household appliances, wearables, and consumer electronics. In response to the growing demand for more sustainable…

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PET bottle made from enzymatic recycling

Iranpolymer/Baspar CARBIOS and L’OCCITANE en Provence, a long-term partner of CARBIOS, present a bottle in transparent PET made entirely from enzymatic recycling for a shower oil from the Amande range.  In collaboration with converter Pinard Beauty Pack, this bottle exemplifies…

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Navigating the shift from fossil-based to sustainable materials in the New World

Iranpolymer/Baspar In today’s world, heightened awareness of traditional materials on the environment has brought society to a critical juncture. The time has come for a transition: From the “Old World” of fossil-based, polluting materials (PCRs) to the “New World” of…

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Chemist unlocks plastic alternatives using proteins and clothing scraps

Iranpolymer/Baspar  Every year, 400 million tons of plastic waste are generated worldwide. Between 19 and 23 million tons of that plastic waste makes its way into aquatic ecosystems, and the remaining goes into the ground. An additional 92 million tons…

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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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Conti starts volume production of its ‘most sustainable ever’ tire

Iranpolymer/ Baspar   Hanover, Germany – Continental has started production of the UltraContact NXT – its “most sustainable series tire to date” – at its manufacturing site in Lousado, Portugal. With up to 65% renewable, recycled and mass balance certified materials,…

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The niche called bioplastics is growing

Iranpolymer/ Baspar  Plastic contributes considerably to global greenhouse gas emissions. In 2022, plastics produced 1.9 billion tons of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (3.5% of total global emissions), with 90% of this emission coming from plastic production, conversion from fossil fuels,…

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The world needs food…and bioplastics, says new report

Iranpolymer/ Baspar  A recent report from the Renewable Carbon Initiative shines a new light on the use of biomass for industrial purposes. While the authors in no way seek to downplay the calamitous impact of the global hunger crisis –…

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New office chair delivers on both design and sustainability

Iranpolymer/ Baspar  Mocom, a polymer compounder based in Germany, and Orangebox, a UK-based manufacturer of workplace furniture, have launched a new version of Orangebox’s “Do” chair. The new version called “Do better”, is made with recycled content grades supplied by…

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Recycling Program Announced for Nylon 3D Printed Parts

Iranpolymer/ Baspar  Sculpteo, a 3D printing service provider and part of BASF chemical company, announced a new take-back program, branded “RE-cycleo”, that will recycle 3D printed parts returned by its customers. Clients will be able to send nylon PA11 and PA12…

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