sustainability
Development of Sustainable Soft Materials Accelerated
VTT Technical Research Center fast tracks the development of materials by 50% through physics-based modeling and AI.
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Reports Highlight Need for Secondary Recovery Facilities
Matching output of material recovery facilities to demand may require investment in a new type of processing center.
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AMP Robotics Opens New Headquarters in Colorado
The maker of AI-empowered robotics and sorting systems for recycling will combine operations into the new 84,000-ft2 facility outside Denver, which includes manufacturing and R&D.
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Thermoforming PCR: An Equipment Supplier’s Pointers
Thermoforming PCR is not radically different from forming virgin, but variation in recycled materials can require extra care to get a consistent end result. Start by examining every aspect of the process from the sheet (and extrusion process if run inline) to the final trim.
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Black + Decker Power Tools Housed in Chemically Recycled PET
Each power tool contains the equivalent of eight to 18 single-use 16.9 fl-oz water bottles.
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Spinning Straw Into Gold With Chemical Upcycling
Upcycling diverts waste by converting it to high value materials.
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Avoid Four Common Traps In Granulation
Today, more than ever, granulation is an important step in the total production process. Our expert explains a few of the many common traps to avoid when thinking about granulators
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Braskem to Build Renewable Innovation Center in Lexington, Massachusetts
New center to focus on accelerating innovation in renewable chemicals and sustainable materials.
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Ascend Performance Materials Buys Majority Stake in Circular Polymers
Acquisition secures supply of PCR.
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Mechanically and/or Chemically Recycled Polylefins Debut at K2022
ExxonMobil, Nova Chemicals and Braskem are among the latest polyolefin suppliers that are developing such new resin portfolios.
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