sustainability
Plastic Recycling Start-Up Looks to Change India’s Recycling
India has been referred to as the world’s trash can. Harsh for certain, but if you type in the words ‘India’ and ‘Trash,’ plenty of disturbing Google images of kids playing in trash will pop up.
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All-PE Structure Ensures Recyclability of Stand-Up Pouch
There are three things constant in the world: death, taxes and the…stand-up pouch. The stand-up pouch continues to grow in popularity showcasing that it does not yet have an expiration date, but it’s not all good news—issues with recyclability have been a consistent challenge.
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Integrated Process Cooling Boosts Output, Cuts Costs
Closed-loop system helps an extrusion processor maintain quality of reusable straws and other products.
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Environmental & Safety Finalists of SPE Auto Innovation Awards
The three finalists in the environmental and two in the safety categories utilize recycled resin, natural fiber reinforcements and more.
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France Supporting Biobased & Home-Compostable Bags
Single-use carrier plastic bags banned by new law in France.
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Chinaplas Adds Recycling Technology Zone
More than 150 exhibitors will be gathered together as part of a new Recycling Technology Zone at Chinaplas 2016, reflecting the country and the industry’s burgeoning interest in more ecological operations.
Read MoreSPI Launches Zero Net-Waste Program
New initiative to promote pursuit of zero-waste in plastics processing.
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About 10% of Plastic is Recycled in GCC Countries
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), the political and economic alliance of six Middle Eastern countries—Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman—has a long way to go with plastic recycling.
Read MoreMAS Receives FDA Approval for Food Packaging
The FDA approval confirms that its proposed secondary recycling process produces post-consumer recycling material fit for use in the manufacturing of packaging for the food industry.
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Nordson to Supply 16 Pelletizing Systems to New PET Plant in China
Nordson’s CrystallCut system integrates underwater pelletizing, drying, water filtration and direct crystallizing at temperatures of up to 180 °C and crystallinity up to 40%.
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