sustainable plastic

Polystar leads the game in plastics recycling

Iranpolymer/Baspar Polystar showcased its cutting-edge machinery and highlighted its commitment to advancing sustainable manufacturing solutions at TaipeiPLAS 2024. David Lo, CMO of Polystar, guided visitors through an impressive display of product samples produced and recycled by the company’s plastic recycling (Repro-Flex,…

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Fortum produces biodegradable plastic from captured carbon in world first

Iranpolymer/Baspar Finland-based Fortum Recycling and Waste has successfully produced biodegradable plastic from carbon-captured feedstock in a world first. The energy company started operating a pilot for CO2-based plastics in April 2022 at its Riihimäki waste-to-energy plant. The first stage of the pilot…

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EPRO’s four key mission areas for a circular economy

Iranpolymer/Baspar Following over twenty years of EPRO and its members promoting plastics circularity, the association is driving the initiative on a global scale. “We are dedicated to transforming the plastics industry towards a truly circular model,” said Mike Jefferson, EPRO’s managing director. “Our…

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