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SIBUR to produce PET partially from recycled feedstock
SIBUR's POLIEF site in Blagoveshchensk, Republic of Bashkortostan, launches the production of green PET granules, which, among other materials, will rely on some 34 kt of recycled plastics annually. PET flakes derived from used food…
Braskem invests R $ 67 million in recycling line with German technology
Initiative is the result of a partnership with Valoren, a company that develops and operates technologies for the transformation of waste, for the production of recycled resin with high quality
Committed to the circular carbon neutral…
A SEAT FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE
The world’s leading cyclists started the Tour de France. To perform well, cyclists need power, stamina – and the right equipment. Racing bikes are lightweight and durable thanks to components made of high-performance materials, such as…
Heading into 2021 well prepared
The days of disposable plastic products are numbered – alternatives are needed. The success of LastObject’s reusable cotton swabs shows that the market is ready for change. The company’s basic and beauty cotton swabs are both made of…
Motherson and UBQ Materials are Developing Car Parts of the Future
The waste-converted material supports OEMs in their efforts towards carbon neutrality
Global automotive Tier 1 manufacturer Motherson Group announced its collaboration with Israeli cleantech company UBQ Materials. The companies are…
Polymer researcher’s latest development results in novel cup that withstands boiling…
A University of Akron (UA) professor’s latest development in bioplastics has the potential to make important strides in sustainability for future plastics.
In the lab of Dr. Shi-Qing Wang in UA’s School of Polymer Science and Polymer…
Ultimaker Essentials software subscription available now
Ultimaker, the global leader in desktop 3D printing, announces the general access of Ultimaker Essentials. Ultimaker Essentials is the enterprise package of Ultimaker software tools that enables professional organizations to scale a 3D…
BASF materializes charging infrastructure solutions with conceptual autonomous wireless…
MobiPOWER - a concept co-created by ZMP, B&Plus and BASF
BASF’s Creation Center supports the design of a reliable, durable, and safe charging solution
ZMP, B&Plus and BASF have created MobiPOWER, a conceptual autonomous…
The new NR3006 nylon gloves – palm coated with flat nitrile
A better alternative to disposables for non-medical situations
Aquila offer the benefits of low-cost hand protection in their NR3006 nylon gloves with nitrile coated palms, which may be frequently cleaned in use, and laundered between…
World’s first flame retardant aviation carpet with recycled PVB based binder developed
Anker, Devan and Shark Solutions teamed up to create the world’s first flame retardant aviation carpet using a recycled binder. Inspired by the knowledge and the needs of the aviation market, Anker motivated to achieve this new goal…
TPE-BASED MIDSOLE ADDS MORE SPRING TO EACH STRIDE OF NEW RUNNING SHOE
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.…
First U.S. commercial scale of circular polyethylene produced from mixed-waste plastics
Successful demonstration paves way for new product range, Marlex Anew Circular Polyethylene
Chevron Phillips Chemical (CPChem) announced success in its first commercial scale production of polyethylene using advanced recycling…