sustainability

Energy Efficiency in Focus at K 2022

As much as cycle time, kWh/kg was an oft-cited metric by injection molding machine suppliers at October’s big show.

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Planned Georgia Facility Will Recycle PET Chemically

Revalyu Resources will expand to the US with 225,000 lb/day capacity facility.

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First of TPE Series with 35% Sustainable Content

Teknor Apex Monprene S3 CP-15170 BLK made with sustainable content that includes UBQ’s plastic substitute made entirely from organic and unrecyclable waste.    

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Austrian Mechanical Recycler Gets ISCC Plus Certification

Ecoplast is first mechanical recycler of polyolefins to be certified in Austria.

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Sustainable Ionomer Copolymers to Play Role in Major Perfume and Cosmetics Packaging Collaboration

Dow and LVMH  to collaborate to improve sustainable packaging across several well-known perfume and cosmetics brands

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Material Handling Totes from Recycled Mixed Waste Coming

UBQ material will be incorporated along with other recycled materials.

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Sumika Partners with Hexagon to Enable 60% Plastic Carbon Reduction for New Vehicles

Digitized mechanical and environmental performance of recycled short glass-fiber reinforced PP compounds supports the transition to more sustainable vehicles.

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Plastics and the Joy of Chemistry

A Public Broadcasting program revels in the achievements of polymer chemistry while also warning of the problems that come with its benefits.

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Vinyl Institute Announces Grant Program to Accelerate PVC Recycling

Up to $3 million will be granted over three years to projects aimed at post-consumer recycling of PVC.

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Braskem Signs Contract with Nexus Circular for Supply of Circular Feedstocks

Nexus Circular’s new advanced recycling facility will supply Braskem with the sustainable feedstocks for 10 years.

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