sustainability
Germany to Ban Single-Use Plastics
Cabinet approves ban on single-use plastic products ahead of E.U. measures due in 2021.
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Thermoplastics Structures the Focus of Engel’s China Composites Expo Presence
At the China Composites Expo 2020 (Sept. 2-4; Shanghai), Engel will highlight its thermoplastic based organomelt composite technology saying it represents the “answer to sustainable transport.”
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Spring-Water Bottler to Expand In-House PET Recycling
Two California bottling plants are producing Crystal Geyser spring water bottles with at least 50% rPET now. Soon, the company plans to be using 100% rPET in all seven of its U.S. plants.
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Nestlé Waters Doubles rPET Use
The company adds three more brands to its 100% recycled plastic portfolio.
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Nova Chemicals Talks Recycled Plastics, Sustainability Strategy
In this Q&A, Monika Kleczek, circular economy market development manager, Nova Chemicals Polyethylene Business, talks about the company’s efforts to expand a market for recycled plastics.
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Re|focus Episode #3: Industry Collaboration in Bioplastics
As brands are making commitments toward more sustainable material choices, bioplastics are often looked at as a solution. Register today for the third episode in six-part webinar series—Re|focus Sustainability & Recycling Summit on August 17—and discover strategies to use this material. In addition to an overview of what bioplastics are and tackling some common misconceptions, this episode will explore how the plastics industry is collaborating and innovating to provide new sustainable options.
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Plastics Recycler CarbonLITE Expands Capacity at Dallas Plant
New equipment in the 220,000 square-foot, $62 million Dallas plant, opened in 2017, includes an additional extrusion line.
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Additives: Transparent Impact Modifier for rPET
Sukano’s new impact modifier masterbatch can replace specialized copolyester resins with modified recycled or virgin PET for monolayer packaging.
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Packaging: New System Produces Wide Variety of ‘Tethered’ Bottle Caps.
A wide variety of tethered caps, designed to meet EU regulations for 2024, can be produced on a new compact, high-speed line from SACMI.
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Agilyx Launches New Feedstock Management Company
Agilyx also announced changes to its executive team and board of directors in preparation for a public financing listing expected by year end in the Nordic region.
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