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AIMPLAS Launches Accelerated Biodegradation Test

New methodology cuts evaluation time for biodegradable plastic materials.

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Recycling

ICYMI: June Roundup

Summer is in full swing! If you didn’t get a chance to keep up this month, we’ve rounded up the most-read articles based on our readers.

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Medical

Kisuma Setogem RD for PP Nucleation and Acid Scavenging

Kisuma Chemicals has introduced a dual-purpose product for polypropylene producers. 

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Fermentation Process to Enable Compostable Biopolymers

Valerian Materials was founded to commercialize the results of federally funded research conducted at the University of Minnesota, producing bio-based alternatives to fossil-based polyurethanes.

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Recycling

The Role of Policy in Accelerating Advanced Recycling: How EPR Can Drive Circularity

Extended producer responsibility laws are emerging as a key mechanism to shift packaging waste management dynamics.

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Materials

Polymer and Additive Suppliers Tease Their K Show Presentations at the EMG Pre K Event in Rotterdam

Producers stressed material solutions aligning with trends in carbon emissions reduction, electrification and chemical substitution. 

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Biopolymers

Teknor Apex Acquires Danimer Scientific

Danimer is a developer and producer of bioplastics. 

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Automotive

Skipping the Pellet for Efficient Recycling in Molded Engineering Plastics Applications

AGS Technology leverages deep experience in molding with recycled engineering materials for automotive and heavy equipment parts.

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sustainability

Shredding Thin Film: How to Do It Right

While many processors recoil at this task, a little know-how in shredding equipment, processing, and maintenance should add the necessary confidence.

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sustainability

Star Plastics Sets Carbon Reduction Goals Through 2030

Targets will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 10% compared to 2021.

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Plastics Size Reduction
Process Cooling