sustainability
For PLASTICS' CEO Seaholm, NPE to Shine Light on Sustainability Successes
With advocacy, communication and sustainability as three main pillars, Seaholm leads a trade association to NPE that ‘is more active today than we have ever been.’
Joint Trial by Syensqo and Tomra Separates Multilayer PVDC Film From Polyolefins
Results apply to shrink film for consumer and food packaging.
Read MoreReport Forecasts Continued Expansion in Global Biobased Polymer Production
Nova Institute forecasts 17% growth 2023-2028, driven by Asian and American demand.
Read MoreContinuous Mixer Supports Mechanical and Chemical Recycling Applications
NPE2024: Recycling solution works for a variety of situations including pyrolysis.
Read MoreBlender Built for Hard-to-Handle Materials
NPE2024: New series targets application using recycled materials. Quick-change feeder also debuts.
Read MoreCompounding and Injection Molding Combined in Circularity Display
NPE2024: KraussMaffei aims to “make plastic green” with in-booth moldings and recycled plastics converted into other applications through a combination of injection molding, extrusion and inline compounding.
Read MoreReactive Recycling Additives Gets Scientific Validation
Nexam’s patented technology demonstrates ‘remarkable’ capabilities in repairing polymers degraded during recycling cycles.
Read MoreAustrian Recycler's Mission to Recycle PET Takes It Beyond Bottles
Mission PET supplements bottle-to-bottle capability with alternative applications for recycled PET.
Matt Stonecash
Associate Editor, Plastics Technology Magazine
Twin-Screw Showcased in Circular Economy Demo
A KraussMaffei twin will upcycle pelletized blood vials, which will then be overmolded on another press to produce bottle openers.
Read MoreCompact Screen Changers for Processing PCR
NPE2024: W. Müller shows off new screen changers in response to increasing interest in blow molding recylates.
Read MoreRobotic Sorters With AI Technology Deployed in Fresno Recycling Center
A grant from the Recycling Partnership enabled Implementation of RecycleOS Technology from Everest Labs.
Read MoreImpacts of Auto’s Switch to Sustainability
Of all the trends you'll see at NPE2024, this one is BIG. Not only is the auto industry transitioning to electrification but there are concerted efforts to modify the materials used, especially polymers, for interior applications.
Read MoreTwin-Screw Compounder Reduces Energy Consumption in Recycling
NPE 2024: ZSK FilCo combines filtration and compounding in a single step.
Read MoreBollegraaf and Greyparrot Team Up in AI Vision Deal
Recycling facilities builder Bollegraaf invests in AI vision technology.
Read MoreMarket Changes Spur Industrial Recycler to Enhance Capabilities in Clear Plastic Reprocessing
Butler MacDonald found new business and flexibility thanks to a big step-up in purging efficiency.
Matt Stonecash
Associate Editor, Plastics Technology Magazine
Film Extrusion: Boost Mechanical Properties and Rate of Composting by Blending Amorphous PHA into PLA
A unique amorphous PHA has been shown to enhance the mechanical performance and accelerate the biodegradation of other compostable polymers PLA in blown film.
Read MoreRecycling Partners Collaborate to Eliminate Production Scrap Waste at NPE2024
A collaboration between show organizer PLASTICS, recycler CPR and size reduction experts WEIMA and Conair will seek to recover and recycle 100% of the parts produced at the show.
Read More3D Printer Manufacturer Now Offers Bio-Based, Recyclable Printing Materials
This collaboration gives customers a highly efficient process that eliminates production waste, minimizes energy consumption and enables flexible, localized, on-demand production with a smaller environmental footprint.
Read MoreCoca Cola Trials PET Bottles Designed for Recyclability in United Kingdom
Sprite bottles will have no label and feature stay-on twist top.
Read MoreBASF Launches Recycled PA6 for Textiles With Zara Jacket
Loopamid Nylon for apparel is made from textile waste and used by Zara clothing brand.
Read MoreRevolution Acquires PolyAg Recycling
Transition expected to strengthen existing position in agricultural film production and recycling.
Read MoreNPE2024 Recycling Centers Showcase the Future of Plastics Recycling
The two recycling centers at NPE2024 feature live demonstrations of cutting-edge recycling programs.
Hannah Zelinski
Editorial Assistant
CJ Biomaterials Expands Biobased PHA Technology to a New Food Product
South Korea’s leading convenience store chain CU launches new noodle cup coated with compostable, biodegradable PHA
Read MoreBiobased Additives Compatible with Range of Commodity Resins
UBQ Materials has added sustainable additives compatible with a all commodity thermoplastics and PLA.
Read MoreAt NPE2024, Follow These Megatrends in Materials and Additives
Offerings range from recycled, biobased, biodegradable and monomaterial structures that enhance recyclability to additives that are more efficient, sustainable and safer to use.
Read MoreTurkish Company Expands Into PET Recycling With New Line
PET Washing Line From Herbold Meckesheim Will Enable Bottle-to-Bottle Operation
Read MoreTotalEnergies Corbion Publishes LCA for Recycled PLA Based on Advanced Recycling
This Life Cycle Assessment is based on recycled Luminy PLA using waste streams as feedstock for a biobased polyester.
Read MoreRecycling Report Describes Status of Material Recovery From Consumers
State-level data in the 2024 State of Recycling Report enables comparison of collection strategies.
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