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Nova Chemicals and Revolution team up to meet demand for recycled plastic
New Supply of PCR for Flexible Packaging Available January 2021
NOVA Chemicals Corporation (“NOVA Chemicals”) and Revolution announced an agreement for NOVA Chemicals to sell recycled low / linear low-density polyethylene (r(L)LDPE)…
Plastics Paving Our Way to the Sky
Since 1970, plastics have been a major component in the aerospace industry. Though plastic materials were established in the late 1800s and set in use in the 1930s, it was not until World War II that it was installed in aircrafts. Owing to…
Plasticulture, the Pseudonym for Plastics and Agriculture Combined!
The ultimate couple, plastics and agriculture, Plasticulture, have been supportive for each other’s growth since long known in history. Now, they are upgraded and have even better versions of themselves than before, all with the help of…
Seaweed Residues for Superior Bio-Coatings
In the ZCORE project, 6 partners have joined forces to demonstrate that seaweed residues can be utilized for the production of biobased coatings (paints) with superior application properties.
Fast-growing seaweed is used to produce…
TRUCIRCLE to create sustainable flexible packaging
IRPLAST S.p.A., a prominent global producer of simultaneously bi-oriented BOPP film, for manufacturing of printed adhesive tapes, wraparound labels for the food, beverage dairy, personal & home care markets and also for multi-pack…
Introduction of polycarbonate based on certified renewable feedstock
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, announced its partnership with Elkamet Kunststofftechnik GmbH, an industry leader in the plastics processing industry. Elkamet will be using SABIC’s LEXAN polycarbonate (PC) resin based on…
Plans for first European polystyrene recycling plant
Styrolution and Trinseo, global leaders in the manufacturing of polystyrene and other styrenic materials, announced that they are advancing plans to build the first-of-its-kind polystyrene recycling plant based on depolymerisation in…
The start-up that creates value with your waste
While single-use objects such as plastic cups, are singled out, GobUse takes the lead and gives a second life to your used cups by transforming them into material for 3D printers and medical prosthesis.
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