Scratch-Resistant PP for Complex Interior Automotive Applications
Compounder Polykemi and subsidiary Rondo Plast launch first of new PP-based compound and sustainable variants that boast both high scratch resistance and UV stability.
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SABIC and Eyewear Lens Maker Polyray Collaborate to Launch Renewable PC into Eyewear Applications
SABIC’s certified renewable Lexan PC can potentially result in reductions in carbon footprint of up to 61% and fossil depletion reduction of up to 35%.
Fresh Milk in Clear PET with 20% PCR
Use of clear PET bottles for fresh milk is a growing trend, and Amcor offers up to 100% PCR content, as well as a UV barrier additive that doesn’t affect clarity.
Chemically Recycled EPS Adopted by Leading European Home Appliance Manufacturer
BSH Hausgeräte to use chemically recycled EPS bead from BASF for ‘luxury’ line of dishwashers
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Agilyx and ExxonMobil’s Joint Venture to Supply Plastics Recycling Industry
The new Cyclix entity will aim to provide needed supply chain transformation to enable advanced recycling on a large scale.
Agilyx Collaborates with Maire Tecnimont for Global Chemical Recyling Projects
The partners will utilize Agilyx’ advanced pyrolysis technology to convert mixed waste plastics into high-value products and fuels.
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PCR Color and Additive Masterbatch for Polyolefins
Avient’s new Rejoin PCR masterbatch enables a bottle or part to be manufactured from 100% polyolefin PCR.
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Distinguishing Nylon 6 from Nylon 66 at the Push of a Button
BASF’s subsidiary trinamiX adds new application for plastic sorting to its mobile NIR spectroscopy solution.
Specialty 50% Recycled Content Copolyester Gets Further Commercial Adoption
Eastman’s Tritan Renew copolyester now used by Italian manufacaturer of water bottles and food storage containers.
Mondelez and PepsiCo Agree to Cut Use of Virgin Plastic
Key driver was engagement with As You Sow on reducing single-use plastic packaging.
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