Recycled Materials

Additives

MATERIALS AND ADDITIVES AT NPE: Spotlight on Performance, Economy, and Sustainability

Lots of news in engineering thermoplastic compounds, TPEs, and purging agents, plus a wide range of colorants and additives.

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3D Printing Filament Engineered From Recycled Plastic

New technology startup ready to bring to market first 3D printing filament made from recycled ABS.

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Biopolymers

Polymer Tech Innovations To Star At 'NPE2015 Startup Garage'

Expect to see at least twelve startup ventures with exciting new technologies at the 'NPE2015 Startup Garage' exhibitions.

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Packaging

Wellman Plastics Recycling Part Of Shanghai Prett Composites

Wellman Plastics Recycling is being acquired by automotive plastics compounder Shanghai Pret Composites.

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sustainability

Recycled Resin Prices Plummet

Oil prices are the reason. The effect could be less collection of recycled plastics.

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Construction

SPI Launches Sustainability Benchmarking Tool

With the launch of its Sustainability Benchmarking Tool this month, SPI will host a webinar. "Zero Waste Zone" at NPE 2015 further supports effort.

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Ecover Bottles Feature 'Green' HDPE And Some Post-Consumer Recycled Material

Sonoco is producing bio-based HDPE bottles for Ecover's new home-care 'green' cleaning products.

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Three Entities Awarded For Plastics Recycling Innovations

The American Chemistry Council has announced three winners for this year's Innovation in Plastics Recycling Awards.

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Postindustrial

EPS Foam Manufacturer Molds On Despite Environmental Attacks

If plastic bags are Public Enemy No. 1 for environmental activists, EPS foam might be No. 1A, despite some very green credentials.

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sustainability

RPET Supply & Prices Stable

Fourth-quarter RPET should not see any big moves.

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