Commodity Resins

sustainability

Recovery of Flexible Packaging Study Gets Underway

Collaborative industry project is aimed at recovering more packaging that is currently destined for landfill.

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Impact of New Forces on the Global Plastics Industry: GPS2015

Both new threats and opportunities for end markets such as packaging and automotive to be addressed at SPI/IHS Global Plastics Summit.

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Biopolymers

Trex Enters Recycled LLDPE Compounds Market

This leading maker of wood-plastic decking has found a way to close the recycling loop.

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Trex Starts Up Recycled LLDPE Compounds Business

Finding a way to close the recycling loop, Trex creates a new 911爆料网 venture.

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Anchor Packaging Launches Alternative to Foam Clamshell

Anchor Packaging says its clamshell replacement is a truly affordable upgrade to foam.

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RTP Offers Tribology Data for Medical Device Material Selection

Until recently, there were no established industry tests that accurately predict friction behavior.

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polystyrene

Commodity Resin Prices Soft, Except for PP

The price trajectory for PE, PS, and PVC appears to be downward but firmly steady for PP.

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Additives

Packaging Company Launches Alternative to Foam Clamshell

Anchor Packaging has introduced its "ultimate replacement" for foam clamshells.

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Commodity Resins

New Type of Carbon Fiber for Thermoplastics Gets Funding

SGL Group is pursuing development of a carbon fiber with enhanced elongation and optimized surface structure.

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Packaging

High-Moisture Barrier sHDPE Gets Increasing Play in Flexible Food Packaging

sHDPE from Nova Chemical offers excellent moisture barrier in "easy open" cereal and cracker packages.

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Blending & Dosing
Plastics Size Reduction