sustainability
Braskem Pursues Studies in Chemical Recycling
Actions of Braskem and partners will promote the reuse of post-consumer plastics by manufacturers.
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Eastman to Launch Advanced Circular Recycling Technology
Through Eastman’s methanolysis process, polyester-based waste products are broken down to their monomers which can then be used to for new polyester production.
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Sustainability and Recycling Leaders to Speak at the PLASTICS Re|focus Summit
This year’s Re|focus will be held on May 20-22 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Read MoreWalmart Commits to New Plastic Packaging Waste Reduction Initiatives
The company is working with suppliers to expand efforts to improve the sustainability of its private brand product packaging, with an emphasis on increasing recyclability and making it easier for customers to recycle.
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Starlinger Tech Helps To Increase PET Bottle Recycling for Austrian Recycler
In 2018, the Austrian plastics recycler PET to PET Recycling increased the number of PET bottles it recycled by 9% using technology from Starlinger.
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Braskem to Research Chemical Recycling
Actions will promote the reuse of post-consumer plastics by manufacturers.
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New IBM VolCat Process Breaks Down Waste Plastics into New Material
The team of researchers behind VolCat imagine the system being used at recycling and polyester manufacturing plants worldwide.
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NatureWorks Aims for 100 Percent Certified Sustainable Feedstock by 2020
Agricultural feedstocks for Ingeo PLA biopolymer will be certified as environmentally and socially sustainable by third party ISCC.
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Concurrent Chinaplas Events Cover Recycling, Industry 4.0, Design and More
The more than 3500 exhibitors are the biggest draw to Chinaplas, but in 2019 show organizer Adsale Exhibition Services is planning multiple collocated events to further boost appeal.
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Partner Sought for Commercialization of "Revolutionary" Extruder for Recycling
The cylindrical extruder developed by VTT could revolutionize processing of recyclable materials including plastics, textiles and food waste.
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