Lilli Manolis Sherman

Lilli Manolis Sherman Contributing Editor

Construction

Specialty Materials for Enhanced PE Recyclate

At least three major PE suppliers are targeting PE post-consumer recyclate with specialty materials and technologies that target high-value reuse.

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economics

Finland's VTT Becomes R&D Partner in International Think Beyond Plastic

One of Europe’s top research centers will support the new Plastic Economy Innovation Center.

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Automotive

Lower Prices for PP, PS, PE, PET; Flat for PVC

Low feedstock prices, higher supplier inventories and slowed demand in most cases are key drivers.

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Additives

Graphene Nanotubes Augment the PVC Plastisol Industry

The plastisol market is among the various industries benefiting from new opportunities being created with graphene nanotubes. 

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Italian Partnership to Pursue Technology for Production of Biopolymers from CO2

Multi-utility provider Hera teams up with biopolymer producer Bio-on to support new company’s challenge to revolutionize the production of PHAs.

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Packaging

Why Blow Molders Are Switching to EPET

High clarity, easy incorporation of handles, and recycling resin code No. 1 are the principal drivers for converting to EPET resins for extrusion blow molding.

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Volume Resin Prices Enter 2019 on Downward Path

Significant declines in feedstock prices, general year-end slowdown, and resin export/import issues contribute to this trend.

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Product Color Trends as Seen by Color Research Futurists

Clariant and PolyOne give peeks at what’s to come in 2020.

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Additives

Leibinger Offers Protection Against Fake 'Christmas' Presents and Beyond

New security ink makes it more difficult for product pirates to do 大象传媒.

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You Might Get an Eco Label Just from Using Clarified PP

Asian housewares makers first to embrace use of UL eco-label for PP products containing Milliken’s Millad NX 8000 clarifier.

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Packaging

Sustainable Packaging Offered by Cannabis Packaging Company

STO Responsible uses PP formulation that facilitates oxygen-driven biodegradation.

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resin pricing

Volume Resins to Enter New Year Generally on a Downward Pricing Trajectory

Significant decline in raw materials, general year-end slowdown, and resin export and/or import challenges contribute to this trend.

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Blending & Dosing
Plastics Size Reduction