The new EU funded ReBioCycle project provides a portfolio of bioplastic sorting and recycling technologies within three complementary waste-processor-centric hubs. These hubs will be established for different technologies and technology …
MATERIALS
MLT Analytics Report: polyolefin elastomer market propelled by solar, auto lightweighting
The global market for polyolefin elastomers and plastomers (POEs/POPs*) is forecast to grow at 6.3% per annum (CAGR) through to 2033 to a volume of 3.8 million tonnes-plus according to …
In a world where plastic is increasingly banned, we should close our eyes for a moment and try to really imagine a world without plastic. It would be completely impossible: …
SABIC, Estiko Packaging Solutions and Coldwater Prawns of Norway introduce frozen foods packaging with ocean bound plastic content
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, has joined forces with Estiko Packaging Solutions and Coldwater Prawns of Norway to develop and implement a highly sustainable new packaging pouch …
AMUT is pleased to announce the successful upgrade of the FLAKE WASHING system at MOHAWK Industries in September 2022. Anthony Georges, President of AMUT North America Inc. stated, “we had …
SABIC to launch at MD&M West 2023 new chemically resistant, thin-wall transparent LNPâ„¢ CRX copolymer resins that can help improve medical device durability & sustainability
SABIC will introduce at MD&M West 2023 two new LNPâ„¢ CRX polycarbonate (PC) copolymer resins offering a distinct combination of robust chemical and impact resistance, thin-wall transparency, dimensional stability and …
Walki introduces a broad portfolio of recyclable materials for the growing frozen food segment
Walki is answering to the growing demand for frozen food by expanding its portfolio of recyclable materials. The global market for frozen food is expected to grow to 322 billion …
Styrenics Circular Solutions seeks further EFSA opinion confirming the safety of mechanically recycled polystyrene as food contact material
Styrenics Circular Solutions (SCS), the value chain initiative to realise the circular economy for styrenic polymers, has filed its second application for EU authorisation of mechanically recycled polystyrene (rPS) as …
SABIC, Gualapack and Ella’s Kitchen collaborate to launch baby food cap made with advanced recycled plastics
SABIC announced a new collaboration with Ella’s Kitchen, the UK’s number one baby food brand to create a new cap made from recycled plastic. Over 3.5 million pouches of Ella’s …
SABIC announces world's first bio-based, certified renewable amorphous polymer
SABIC launched a new portfolio of bio-based ULTEMâ„¢ resins that offer sustainability benefits while delivering exactly the same high performance and processability as incumbent ULTEM materials. These breakthrough polyetherimide (PEI) …