sustainability

sustainability

VOC Removal Masterbatch for ABS and PC/ABS Used in EVs

CAI Performance Additives’ VOC Removal Masterbatch LDV 8010 has shown to reduce VOC emissions without compromising product quality.

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sustainability

Toward Biodegradable and Recyclable Luminescent Polymers

Research suggests that incorporating tert-butyl esters in luminescent polymers could facilitate recycling.

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Extrusion Technology Extended to Injection, Enabling Up to 100% Regrind Usage

Twin-barrel (shot-pot) press can handle more regrind, offers other benefits to molders.

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Blow Molding

NPE2024 Wrap-Up: Sustainability Dominates Show Floor News

Across all process types, sustainability was a big theme at NPE2024. But there was plenty to see in automation and artificial intelligence as well.  

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Biopolymers

BASF Launches Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) App on its Products

The company’s PCF app PACIFIC is available in the Catena-X Automotive Ecosystem in the Cofinity-X app store.

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Postconsumer

POGS Chooses Novodur ECO ABS for Childrens Headphones

Manufacturer of audio equipment for children will use INEOS Styrolution ABS with 50% recycled content.

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Elastomers

Biobased Thermoplastic Copolyester

Celanese launches Hytrel TPC RS40F2 for foamed athletic footwear.

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sustainability

Captured Ocean Plastics Recycled by Hydrothermal Liquefaction

Researchers processed plastic from the Pacific Ocean into oils.

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Temperature Controller Accepts Renewable, DC Power

Wittmann’s newest temperature controller — the Tempro plus DC — can use direct current (DC) power generated by solar panels without conversion loss.

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sustainability

Policy Strategy On Plastic Pollution Released

White House will seek to curb government purchase of single-use plastic, study pollution sources and fund management infrastructure.

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Plastics Size Reduction