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PACKAGING
Fully recyclable meat trays / Product makes use of base pad redundant
10.12.2021
BIOPLASTICS
Development of PLA products for optical applications
02.12.2021
RESEARCH
Scientists turn biomass-produced plastics back into fertiliser
15.11.2021
RESEARCH
European Recotrans project ends, produces new applications / Use of microwaves to obtain recyclable composites for the transport industry
28.10.2021
HUNTSMAN
Launch of low-emission PU systems for automotive interiors
28.10.2021
PLASTICS AND RESEARCH
Recycling process uses mechanisms that occur naturally in proteins / Another technology converts waste to carbon nanotubes
20.10.2021
PACKAGING RESEARCH
EU Circular FoodPack project: Recycling packaging in a closed cycle for use with direct food contact
16.09.2021
PET PACKAGING
Krones and Alpla to develop returnable PET container for extended shelf life products
07.09.2021
RESEARCH
Study identifies “rubbery” layer on PS, other resins / Findings expected to spur development
01.09.2021
RESEARCH
Increasing use of recyclate with artificial intelligence / Research project Cyclops from SKZ and Wuppertal Institute to pave the way / Real operation via cirplus platform
17.08.2021
RESEARCH
Scientists find compostable plastics with strength of spider silk
10.08.2021
PLASTICS AND HEALTH
Joint research project examines microplastics in food and beverages / Incorporation during processing, filling or packaging?
21.07.2021
PP PACKAGING
Tests show EVOH concentrations from barrier compatible with recycling
21.07.2021
TEIJIN
Introduction of thermoplastic tape with PPS matrix
13.07.2021
RECYCLING SPAIN
Aimplas assists in creation of mobile chemical recycling plant / Project extracts methylal from previously untreatable waste
30.06.2021
FACE MASK RECYCLING
Pilot project by Sabic, P&G, Fraunhofer for closed-loop recycling of single-use masks
23.06.2021
RESEARCH
2D-polymers tailored by self-organisation and photopolymerisation / Discovery paves way for ultra-thin, functional materials
22.06.2021
BIOPLASTICS
Swedish scientists make renewable transparent wood with citrus-based bioplastic
25.05.2021
PLASTICS AND HEALTH
California to test drinking water for microplastics / Study says particles travel world's air currents / Most continents net importers of microplastics from marine waste
20.05.2021
PLASTICS RESEARCH
Launch of “Bio2Bottle” / Joint development of bio-based plastics for cleaning agent bottles
11.05.2021
PLASTIC PACKAGING
New IK study: Use of paper composites frequently constitutes greenwashing / Mixed materials hard to recycle
06.05.2021
MARINE LITTER
UNEP partners with Google to counter plastics pollution / Project based on machine learning for Asian rivers
29.04.2021
AGRICULTURAL PLASTICS
Aimplas project to develop compostable plastics for Spanish farmers
27.04.2021
SP GROUP
Participation in Spanish plastic packaging project / Development of monomaterial recyclable packaging for food
01.04.2021
RESEARCH
US university demonstrates alternate, energy-saving approach to high propylene yields
30.03.2021
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