sustainability
News Highlights from NPE2015
Here鈥檚 a first look at new technology in materials, auxiliaries, and all types of processes.
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5 Year Study Culminates In Viable Biobased Plant Containers
The Center for Bioplastics and Biocomposites has come up with a sustainable replacement for petroleum-based plant pots.
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Shredding Thin Film: How to Do It Right
While many processors recoil at this task, a little know-how in shredding equipment, processing, and maintenance should add the necessary confidence.
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Injection Molding, California Style
There are particular challenges associated with plastics processing in the Golden State. But opportunities beckon for those who can overcome them. That’s the story of AMA Plastics.
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'Clean, Sustainable' Carbon Black Production On Our Shores
Monolith's carbon black process, which uses natural gas as feedstock, will now be applied to a full-scale manufacturing facility in Nebraska.
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Erema introduces new system for regrind recycling
The RegrindPro is said to answer a growing demand for the effective processing of regrind materials into high-quality recycled pellets.
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System to recycle waste into 3D-printed filament to use in space
Tethers’ Positrusion recycler will turn plastic waste on the International Space Station (ISS) into high-quality 3D-printed filament.
Read MoreCanada's recycling of plastic packaging increased by 9%
About 80% of the plastic material reported was reclaimed in Canada or the U.S.
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