October 13, 2023Biobased Polymers and Natural Fibers Cut Carbon EmissionsNeste, LyondellBasell and two others create supply chain to supply carbon-storing natural fiber-reinforced biopolymers for construction materials. Read more
October 13, 2023Positive Plastics to Launch a Pair of New Sample Kits at FakumaPositive Plastics is launching a third version of its kit of eco-conscious plastic materials, alongside yet another new kit––Positive Surfaces––developed in conjunction with Roctool. Read more
October 12, 2023Highchair Design Uses Recycled Consumer Plastics and Cellulose FiberChild’s product maker KAOS of Norway uses Circo compound of recycled consumer plastics and cellulose fiber from Fortum for new highchair. Read more
October 11, 2023BASF Plans to Divest Neopolen EPP Foam BusinessBASF signs deal to divest its Neopolen expanded PP foam resins business. Buyer is major European foam processor Knauf Industries. Read more
October 11, 2023U.S. Soccer Club Marks its Stadium’s Zero-landfill Status With a Soccer Ball Statue Made From Recycled MaterialsAutomaker Subaru and a U.S. soccer club celebrated their “zero-landfill” stadium in Pa. by unveiling a large soccer ball sculpture made with recycled trash. Read more
October 10, 2023New injection molding technology among the innovations due to launch at FakumaLeading injection molding machine makers, including Arburg, Engel and Wittmann Battenfeld, are planning to showcase their wares at Fakuma 2023 in Germany. Read more
October 9, 2023Paper straws contribute to PFAS pollution issuesThe most sustainable alternative for food contact seems to be the stainless-steel straws, which can be reused and do not contain PFAS. Read more
October 6, 2023Additives to enhance post-consumer recycled (PCR)Manufacturers can find additives in the market that could help them increase the PCR content and improve their final product quality. Read more
October 6, 2023SABIC Polymers Help Boost Performance of New Electric RacecarSABIC joins Formula E GenBeta racecar development program, supplying sustainable polymers from Trucircle line for vehicle components. Read more
October 5, 2023Good Growth Forecast for Flexible Polyolefin Packaging and PipeMarket reports forecast near 5 percent CAGR for flexible PE packaging and HDPE pipe. Influences include sustainability, barrier and infrastructure repair. Read more
October 4, 2023Husky earns PLASTICS’ bioplastics innovation award for its novel hot-runner systemHusky Technologies won a bioplastics innovation award for its UltraMelt hot-runner system that addresses issues encountered when injection molding bioresins. Read more
October 4, 2023Smart packaging, sustainability in the spotlight as AIPIA and WPO pledge further cooperationWorld Packaging Organization and the Active & Intelligent Packaging Organization agree to collaborate to advance smart packaging and sustainability. Read more