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Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Aims for Climate Neutrality by 2023 and Climate Positivity by 2030

Two recent MCAM acquisitions further support the company’s circular economy actions.

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Elastomers

TPE with Recycled Content for Automotive Interiors

Hexpol TPE’s has expanded its portfolio of Dryflex Circular TPE grades with recycled content.

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Which Self-Contained Plastic Vacuum Loader is Best?

For conveying resin materials over short distances there’s no more efficient and versatile way than using a self-contained vacuum loader. It may seem like a basic piece of equipment but selecting the right model can make a big difference in efficiency, process consistency, and reduced changeover time.

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Additives

Graphene-Reinforced Thermoplastic Masterbatches Launched

Tosaf Group’s Colloids Ltd.’s Graphanced series of masterbatches based on broad range of thermoplastics.  

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CFRTP Composites Set to Grow at Expanded Pace Over Next 10 Years

Market research firm Fact.MR projects an annual growth of over 8% for continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites.  

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Expanded Recycled-Content Portfolio of TPEs

Avient has expanded its reSound R recycled-content TPE through collaboration with sustainable PVB provider Shark Solutions.  

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Materials

ThermHex Waben and Fraunhofer Lead Research into Honeycomb Production

  The EconCore ThermHex technology is being advanced through long-term collaboration.  

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Ineos Styrolution Now Founding Member of Cyclyx

Consortium-based feedstock management company Cyclyx which aims to boost plastic recycling rate from 10% to 90% adds Ineos Styrolution to its arsenal.

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High-Performance Engineering Resin Compounds with Recycle Content

Lehvoss’ new Luvotech eco line of compounds offer a significantly improved carbon footprint.

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Biopolymers

Illig and Suedpack Collaborate on Certified Compostable, Biobased Food Containers

Made with BASF’s partially biobased Ecovio, these thermoformed containers with heat-sealable lids are especially suitable for vegetarian and vegan foods and dairy products.

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Process Cooling