Novel Single-Extruder Line For Direct Long-Fiber Thermoplastics
Dieffenbacher builds single-extruder line for LFT-D to compound recycled materials as powder, chips or pellets.
Eastman Partners with Compounder Gruppo Maip to Formulate Biobased and Molecular Recycled Content Plastics for Automotive Interiors
Eastman’s Tritan Renew copolyester and Treva Renew engineering bioplastic to play key role in new Eastman-Gruppo Maip partnership.
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AmSty and Agilyx Announce Certified Circular Recycling Pathway for Polystyrene
The two companies have been working to achieve this important milestone for polystyrene in support of a societal shift from linear to circular solutions for managing waste plastic.
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Topas COC Earns Certification as Recyclable Material in Europe
Topas Advanced Polymers’ COC now certified as a recyclable polyolefin in Europe, and North America is next.
Dow Launches its First Recycled Resin for Shrink Film Applications
The recycled plastic resin is designed specifically for retail and logistic shrink film applications.
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Elix Polymers and Repsol Forge Circular Economy Styrenic Partnership
Styrenics compounder Elix Polymers and oil & gas company Repsol agree to incorporate chemically-recycled styrene into the production of ABS/SAN, in compliance with the ISCC PLUS certification.
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S-BOPP Film Maker Opts to Use SABIC's Renewable PP
Irplast’s new NOPP (Natural BOPP) films are made with SABIC’s certified renewable PP derived from biobased feedstock.
BASF's Sicopal Black Gets Expanded FDA Clearance for Recycling
The FDA sanctioned carbon black alternative pigment from BASF’ Colors & Effects is one of the first recyclable black pigments for food contact applications.
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Novel PET Water Bottle Pushes ‘Eco-Friendly’ Boundaries
Sidel’s AYA offers super-light weight, 100% rPET content, and reduction of secondary and tertiary packaging materials.
Ascend Acquires Italy's Poliblend and Esseti Plast
Acquisiton of the two Italian companies expands Ascent Performance Materials’ portfolio and production footprint.
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