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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.
Sarah Barnett
Senior Digital Content Manager, Plastics Technology, MoldMaking Technology
AIMPLAS Launches Accelerated Biodegradation Test
New methodology cuts evaluation time for biodegradable plastic materials.
Read MoreKisuma Setogem RD for PP Nucleation and Acid Scavenging
Kisuma Chemicals has introduced a dual-purpose product for polypropylene producers.
Read MoreTeknor Apex Acquires Danimer Scientific
Danimer is a developer and producer of bioplastics.
Read MoreSkipping 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.
Read MoreShredding 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.
Read MoreStar Plastics Sets Carbon Reduction Goals Through 2030
Targets will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 10% compared to 2021.
Read MoreFermentation 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.
Matt Stonecash
Associate Editor, Plastics Technology Magazine
Ultralight PET Preform Design
The Factor 101 design created by KHS and Husky uses just 5.89 g of material to hold 591 mL of product — equivalent to a 20-ounce water bottle.
Read MoreThe Recycling Collaboration That Is Making Circular Film a Reality
Nova Chemicals and Novolex are commissioning a large mechanical recycling facility for film to film.
Read MoreDePoly to Launch Demonstration PET Recycling Facility
Polyester recycling technology will produce feedstocks for production of new plastic.
Read MorePlastics Industry Association Announces 2025 Plastic Sustainability Innovation Award Winners
The Plastics Industry Association announced winners of Sustainable Innovation in Design, Sustainable Innovation in Materials, Sustainable Innovation in End-of-Life, Leadership in Sustainability and the People’s Choice Award.
Read MoreCircular Plastics From Cyclic Molecules
Macrocycle is pioneering an approach to PET recycling via cyclic oligomers.
Read MoreThe Middle Way, Dissolution Recycling Technologies Leave the Polymer Intact
Alternative approaches can produce high yield and high purity with reduced energy demand.
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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.
Husky Expands Facilities and Services in India
The company says its expanded presence in India helps clients meet the country’s sustainability mandates — which require 30% recycled plastic content in packaging by 2026 and 60% by 2029.
Read MoreNo-Dry Twin Screw Extruder Series Can Handle Multiple Resins
Machine can process a variety of virgin, postconsumer, postindustrial resins and flake without first having to crystallize, dry or change screws.
Read MoreCalcium Carbonate From Carbon Capture for Brighter Plastics and Greener Steel
CarbonFree is converting steel slag and blast furnace exhaust into an important plastic compounding additive.
Read MoreNet Impact Announces Third Circular Plastic Challenge
Next generation of professionals challenged to develop a 911爆料网 concept leveraging artificial intelligence in plastics value chain.
Read MoreCork Compounds for High Strength, Low Weight Performance Composites
Amorim Cork Solutions enable bio-based designs for injection molded products.
Read MorePTXPO Recap: Turning E-Waste into Durable Building Materials
Check out what you missed on the PTXPO show floor. Canon and Repolytex showcased a unique solution that skips the costly and complex plastic separation process entirely.
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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.
Matt Stonecash
Associate Editor, Plastics Technology Magazine
How This Custom Compounder Leverages AI to Drive Innovation, Sustainability
Alterra has stepped up its cutting-edge Industry 4.0 technology with its own AI platform to further increase its efficiencies.
Read MoreAll-Electric Injection Machines Enable More Sustainable, Energy-Efficient Processing
Stork’s all-electric injection molding machines include a breaking energy feedback system in which recovered energy can be fed back into the customer energy grid.
Read MoreDirect Connections for a Better Recycling System
Colorado’s Direct Polymers formed Brave Industries to link recycling collaborators.
Read MoreCompany Begins PET Cap Commercial Production
Origin’s CapFormer System 1 passes site acceptance test and begins commercial production of PET closures.
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