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Re|focus Episode #3: Industry Collaboration in Bioplastics
As brands are making commitments toward more sustainable material choices, bioplastics are often looked at as a solution. Register today for the third episode in six-part webinar series—Re|focus Sustainability & Recycling Summit on August 17—and discover strategies to use this material. In addition to an overview of what bioplastics are and tackling some common misconceptions, this episode will explore how the plastics industry is collaborating and innovating to provide new sustainable options.
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Plastics Industry Association’s (PLASTICS) Sixth Annual Bioplastics Week—August 24–28
Expert presentations, educational resource release, social media conversations, announcement of the 2020 Bioplastics Award, and more planned for Bioplastics Week.
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Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) Members Lead Years of Industry Collaboration to Create First-Ever Global Machine Safety Standard
Experts from Zeiger Industries, Milacron, Arburg, and the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) played an integral role in developing the first international safety standard for plastics and rubber machinery. After years of collaboration, 40 industry experts from 13 countries developed this new global industry standard.
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Millsaps Joins Farrel Pomini in Sales Post
Named regional sales manager for the northern tier of the U.S.
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Plastics Recycler CarbonLITE Expands Capacity at Dallas Plant
New equipment in the 220,000 square-foot, $62 million Dallas plant, opened in 2017, includes an additional extrusion line.
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Conventus is New Distributor Partner for EMS-Grivory's Specialty Nylons in U.S. and Canada
High-performance engineering thermoplastic distributor Conventus adds EMS-Grivory’s specialty nylons to its arsenal.
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Aptar Food + Beverage Launches PP Seafood Packaging System that Maintains Quality and Freshness
Aptar’s new SeaWell Seafood PP packaging system contains a 100% food-contact-safe absorbents blend.
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Honeywell Debuts Aclar Edge Barrier Bottles for Pharmaceuticals
Honeywell has expanded beyond Aclar barrier films into Aclar Edge barrier bottles for pharmaceuticals and other moisture- and oxygen-sensitive products.
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Agilyx Launches New Feedstock Management Company
Agilyx also announced changes to its executive team and board of directors in preparation for a public financing listing expected by year end in the Nordic region.
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New Partnership Seeks to Improve Polypropylene Recycling
This industry-wide collaborative will address key opportunities in recycling polypropylene.
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