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Borealis, Menshen Launch Packaging Closures Made from Recycled Resin
The new closures use a polypropylene (PP) compound made of 50% PCR content.
Read MoreCalifornia Governor Signs Nation's First Mandatory Recycled Content Bill
The law requires all plastic bottles covered by the state’s container redemption program average at least 15% post-consumer resin (PCR) starting in 2022.
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DSM and Nedcam to Develop New Applications for Large-Size 3D Printing
Collaborating with DSM on material and 3D printing technology, Nedcam will offer commercial 3D printing production services to manufacturers looking for large-size applications, using DSM’s optimized pellet materials.
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Additive Manufacturing: New Micro-Precision 3D Printer for Industrial Production
The printer has the ability to print industrial-grade composite polymers and ceramics, including an all-new functional engineering material developed in cooperation with BASF.
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Star Plastics Recycled-Content Materials Receive New UL Environmental Certification
The UL Environmental (ULE) certified over 25 grades of Star Plastics’ ABS, PC, ABS and PC compounded products, which all contain a range of 5% to 85% recycled plastic.
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Alpla to Build New HDPE Recycling Plant in Mexico
The launch is planned for the second half of 2021.
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Ineos Styrolution Talks Closing the Loop on Polystyrene
The company is collaborating with several companies on several solutions, including depolymerization.
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Recycling: Analysis System Determines Quality of Plastic Flakes and ReGrind
The Flake Scan was developed to help reduce the effort involved in various analysis techniques.
Read MoreRapid Granulator Group Names New CEO
Jonas Wästberg is the new CEO of the Rapid Granulator Group, effective September 1st.
Read MoreCircularise Receives EU Funding in Support of its Blockchain Solution
The funding will help with the rollout of the Circularise blockchain technology for circularity within the plastics industry.
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Ineos Expands its Recycl-IN Product Line to Include More Recycled Content
The new product aims to address the critical problem of plastics waste and offer consumers more choice as demand for recyclability in packaging continues to rise.
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U.S. Plastics Pact Focuses on Creating a Circular Economy for Plastics
A key target is taking actions to effectively recycle or compost 50% of plastic packaging by 2025.
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