PET

Firms successfully process novel hybrid ‘PET/F’ resin into preforms, then bottles.

Engel technology rapidly converts up to 100 percent recycled PET into ‘green’ food packaging.

Low collection rates of some polymers and looming regulations could upend materials use.

European thermoforming conference highlights cooperative paths to process and regulatory challenges

Biotech startup Carbios of Clermont-Ferrand, France, which promotes the recycling of PET waste in an enzyme process, acquired shares of a joint venture, Carbiolice, which strengthens its capacity to develop activities on polymer biodegradation beyond PLA (polylactic acid).   In May,…