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PICUP Polska Launches Europe’s First-Ever Plantable Paper Cups
PICUP today announced the launch of the first-ever plantable paper cups under its brand PICUP to be available across Poland. This new range of plantable paper cups is the first of its kind, that will be available across Poland and…
The Future Looks Bright for Infinitely Recyclable Plastic
A new environmental and technological analysis suggests that a revolutionary eco-friendly plastic is almost ready to hit the shelves
Plastics are a part of nearly every product we use on a daily basis. The average person in the U.S.…
Mitsui Chemicals, IBM Japan to Start Joint Efforts Toward Building a Blockchain-Based…
Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. President & CEO: HASHIMOTO Osamu and IBM Japan, Ltd. President: YAMAGUCHI Akio today announced plans to start working together on a resource circulation platform that utilizes blockchain technology. The aim…
New materials made from PET waste
Plastic waste and improper handling of it lead to global environmental problems. Packaging plastics are particularly problematic if they are not fed back into a further cycle of use. In the completed research project “UpcyclePET”,…
Covestro expands films production in Germany
Increasing demand for specialty films
Production with the most advanced technology
Around 30 new jobs added
Competence center
Covestro has started up additional production lines for high-quality specialty…
High performance composite panels from renewable, bio-based polymers
EconCore is proud to present the first 100% bio-based composite panel. Recently EconCore has optimized the patented ThermHex production technology to produce honeycomb cores and sandwich panels made from bio-based plastics.
Today, the…
PLASTICS Applauds Introduction of Bipartisan Recycling Legislation
WASHINGTON - Tony Radoszewski, President & CEO of the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) issued the following statement in support of the bipartisan Plastic Waste Reduction and Recycling Act introduced today by Representatives…
New process makes ‘biodegradable’ plastics truly compostable
Biodegradable plastics have been advertised as one solution to the plastic pollution problem bedeviling the world, but today’s “compostable” plastic bags, utensils and cup lids don’t break down during typical composting and…
ACL all set to be India’s No.1 Polymer Distribution Group?
Modern Plastics India and Modern Plastics Network Team Surveyed to Few Renowned Overseas Petrochemical Companies and Leading Plastics Processors Who Shared Their Experience on INDIAN Raw Material Market.
According to an internal…
MAJOR UPDATE TO FREE PLASTIC PIPE DESIGN CALCULATOR
The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) has announced a major update to its Building & Construction Division’s Plastic Pipe Design Calculator. PPI is the major trade association representing the plastic pipe industry.
The “BCD…
INEOS STYROLUTION, RECYCLING TECHNOLOGIES AND TRINSEO PROGRESS PLANS FOR THE FIRST…
Future technology design to be based on Recycling Technologies’ depolymerisation
solution
A pilot plant will be built in the UK in 2022
INEOS Styrolution, Recycling Technologies and Trinseo have announced today that they…
Mattel Unveils First-of-its-Kind, CarbonNeutral Matchbox Tesla Roadster Die-cast Vehicle…
Mattel, Inc. announced Drive Toward a Better Future, its product roadmap to make all Matchbox die-cast cars, playsets and packaging with 100% recycled, recyclable or bio-based plastic by 2030. This is in line with Mattel’s goal to achieve…