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How to Make High-Quality Plastic Compounds Out of Packaging Waste

Mike Samson Oct 30, 2020

For its innovative, solvent-based plastic recycling process Newcycling, APK AG in Merseburg, is relying on the high-performance ZSK extruder technology and technical process expertise from Coperion. Using the Newcycling process,…

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Joint venture to form new consortium to drive matrix and liner recycling solutions

Mike Samson Oct 30, 2020

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE:AVY) has joined with other leaders in the pressure sensitive label (PSL) industry to form the Circular Economy for Labels (CELAB) consortium. The consortium aims to offer solutions and provide education…

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The debut of first sunglasses made from plastic waste

Mike Samson Oct 28, 2020

As part of its mission to tackle plastic pollution in the marine environment, The Ocean Cleanup project plans to sell goods made from the waste it recovers to fund its ongoing operations, and has just unveiled its very first product. Each…

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TPE-BASED MIDSOLE ADDS MORE SPRING TO EACH STRIDE OF NEW RUNNING SHOE

Mike Samson Oct 28, 2020

A custom-formulated thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) from Teknor Apex Company has helped China’s ANTA Sports Products Limited to develop a running shoe that exhibits outstanding rebound resilience, enabling wearers to run for longer distances.…

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Global styrenics leader nominated as finalist

Mike Samson Oct 28, 2020

INEOS Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, announced that it has been chosen by Chemical Week as a finalist in the magazine’s sustainability awards 2020 under the category “best sustainability programme”.

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The New Modular Electrohydrostatic Actuation System (EAS) Combines the Best of Two Worlds

Mike Samson Oct 27, 2020

Moog Industrial Group, a division of Moog Inc., (NYSE: MOG.A and MOG.B) announced the market introduction of the new Modular EAS System. The Modular EAS is a highly flexible system with excellent scalability and variability and can be…

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LNG trucks with lower CO2 emissions for long-distance transport deployed

Mike Samson Oct 27, 2020

The first LNG truck, powered solely by liquefied natural gas, left Kaneka Belgium in Westerlo-Oevel on its way to Germany. The brand-new LNG trucks of transport company DE DECKER - VAN RIET will be used exclusively for the international…

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2020 Virtual Battery Show to Showcase Impact of Material Science on Automotive Battery…

Mike Samson Oct 27, 2020

Henkel announced it will demonstrate how material science is enabling EV battery designers and automotive OEMs to achieve enhanced safety, efficiency and affordability objectives during the virtual Battery Show & EV Tech Digital Days…

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Label material wins Innovation in Sourcing Award

Mike Samson Oct 26, 2020

UPM Raflatac’s Forest Film label material has received the 2020 Innovation in Responsible Sourcing Award from the Sustainable Packaging Coalition (SPC). The announcement came on Wednesday, September 30, at the SPC Innovator Awards ceremony…

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Tough and very fire-resistant

Mike Samson Oct 26, 2020

• Top classification of V-0 in UL 94 flammability test • High degree of strength and rigidity • Focus on automotive, electrical/electronic and industrial applications

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The highest heat-resistant plastic ever is developed from biomass

Mike Samson Oct 26, 2020

The use of biomass-derived plastics is one of the prime concerns to establish a sustainable society, which is incorporated as one of the Sustainable Development Goals. However, the use of most of the biomass-derived plastics is limited due…

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Virtual Community Day 2020 announced for November 17

Mike Samson Oct 26, 2020

The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), the leading authority in sustainable printing certifications, announced the virtual 2020 SGP Community Day will take place on November 17. The community event provides insight into…

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