Lilli Manolis Sherman

Lilli Manolis Sherman Contributing Editor

Packaging

NatureWorks Aims for 100 Percent Certified Sustainable Feedstock by 2020

Agricultural feedstocks for Ingeo PLA biopolymer will be certified as environmentally and socially sustainable by third party ISCC.

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Elastomers

Industry Collaborations and Next-Generation Materials Highlighted by Eastman at MD&M West

Eastman’s collaboration with Clemson University includes leading manufacturer of disposable medical devices and innovative medical thermoformer.

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sustainability

Partner Sought for Commercialization of "Revolutionary" Extruder for Recycling

The cylindrical extruder developed by VTT could revolutionize processing of recyclable materials including plastics, textiles and food waste.

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Construction

Flat-to-Upward Pricing for PE, PP, PS, PVC, and PET

The pricing trajectory appears to be flat-to-upwards for the five highest volume commodity resins moving to first quarter’s end. 

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Packaging

Emerging Bioplastic Derived from "Poo Molecule"

Lund University research experiments with novel biopolyester shows it to be more durable than both PET and other bioplastics.

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Packaging

Collaboration on PHA-Based Water Bottles Underway

Danimer Scientific and Nestle in global partnership to develop biodegradable water bottles.

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sustainability

Hot Half-Dozen Applications Driving Developments in PE

Sustainability, consumer convenience, and evolving e-commerce packaging are driving new advances in polyethylene. 

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Automotive

Several Thermoplastic 'Firsts' Among 2018 SPE Automotive Awards

With the addition of an Additive Manufacturing slot, all nine categories exemplify innovation and transferability in the use of plastics.

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PET

Prices Flat or Lower for Commodity Resins

Low feedstock prices, higher supplier inventories, and slowed demand are key drivers.

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Lignin-Nylon Composite for Additive Manufacturing

ORNL has created a formulation that could spur a profitable new use of an intractable biorefinery byproduct: lignin.

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Shells from Crustaceans Used by Montreal Researchers to Make Bioplastic

McGill University researchers have patented their process which initially could be used for disposable cutlery, straws and single-use bags. 

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PET

Ultra-Light, Recyclable One-Way PET Keg

CYPET’s blow-molded keg addresses two disadvantages of steel kegs—safety and cost.

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Process Cooling
Blending & Dosing
Plastics Size Reduction