igus® has developed the first recyclable plastic bicycle frame for the German e-bike manufacturer Advanced Bikes. Building on the success of RCYL, a bicycle made from 50% recycled fishing nets, this new innovation supports sustainable mobility. Leveraging decades of expertise in plastics manufacturing, igus has created a high-performance, injection-molded polymer frame and new bicycle components […]

Australian Government made a $20 million investment in advanced recycling technology. This will enable more than 14,000 tonnes of soft plastics to be diverted from South Australian landfills every year. Turn Soft Plastic Waste Back into Packaging Recycling Plastics Australia in Kilburn will clean and purify soft plastics such as shopping bags, chip packets and

Global chemical company Huntsman has secured bluesign® approval for ten of its IROGRAN® thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) products. These TPUs are used extensively across the textile and apparel industry. The materials in question are part of Huntsman’s IROGRAN® film and sheet portfolio. These can be used to enhance the production, performance, and comfort of stitchless, seamless garments including underwear,

ENGEL AUSTRIA GmbH has expanded its technical center in St. Valentin, Austria, with one of the largest injection molding machines from its standard portfolio: the duo 5500 combi M. With a clamping force of 55,000 kN, it is by far the largest technical center machine in the world. It measures 32 meters long, 13 meters

SEQENS announces a new step in its collaboration with Arkema, with the signature of an exclusive technology license for the manufacturing of PEKK for sale in long term implantable applications. SEQENS is an integrated global player in solutions and ingredients for the pharmaceutical and specialty market. For Long Term Medical Implantable Applications The two companies have

Covestro offers solutions to enable design for circularity in plastics. It includes IMAGIO® CQ, a digital sampling tool that enables customers to use as little material as possible in the sampling process. Design of a Product Plays Key Role in Enabling Circularity In today’s linear economy, products are not manufactured, used, disposed of, and recycled in

Zeon Corporation decided at a meeting of the Board of Directors to construct a new production plant for cyclo olefin polymers (COP), specialty plastics that constitute Zeon’s key product. The decision was made in line with Zeon’s Group-wide strategy of “Polishing up existing businesses” and “Exploring new businesses,” as laid out in the Medium-Term Business Plan.

Evertis launches Evercare™ brand for medical-grade films designed to provide superior performance and support regulatory compliance to the healthcare market. Evercare™ is built on over 65 years of trusted technical Evertis experience in developing PET and PETG films for regulated applications that meet sustainability credentials. It is now compliant in meeting the rigorous needs of

As part of the global effort to reduce plastic waste, UPM Plywood introduces a new wrapping for WISA birch panels that are packaged on pallets using transparent plastic film, wood, cardboard and paper labels. Can be Recycled or Reused Spruce plywood sheets, used mainly in construction and non-visual applications, are simply bound together using plastic

DOMO Chemicals obtained the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification PLUS (ISCC+) label for three production sites and over 300 PA6 and engineered materials products. This certification enhances DOMO’s ability to offer customers a wider range of circular and bio-based solutions, reinforcing its commitment to customer-centric innovation. The company announces significant sustainability achievements in 2023, as detailed

INEOS Styrolution  has announced that the Scottish wind energy specialist Edge Solutions has signed a ten-year exclusive supply agreement for an ultra-tough Luran® SC thermoplastic product. This product is designed specifically for wind turbine blades. Use in Leading Edge Protection Applications Edge Solutions, based in Edinburgh has developed a patented system, called Armour Edge. It

Dow announces the development and launch of its innovative family of REVOLOOP™ Recycled Plastics Resins. This launch marks a milestone in Dow’s commitment to advancing circularity and transforming the waste. Approved for Non-food Contact Applications By 2030, Dow aims to transform the waste and commercialize three million metric tons of circular and renewable solutions annually. To

WACKER is presenting a selection of silicone products for battery technology and electromobility at this year’s Battery Show Europe. Potting Compounds to Prevent Fire During Thermal Runaway The focus will be on the potting compounds ELASTOSIL® CM 181 and ELASTOSIL® CM 185. The latter is a recent development which will be premiered at the show. Both

trinamiX GmbH, a provider of mobile spectroscopy and a wholly-owned subsidiary of BASF, announces their presentation of Mobile NIR Spectroscopy Solutions at the upcoming Plastics Recycling and Sustainability Conference Europe (PRSE) 2024. It is taking place from June 19-20 at RAI Amsterdam. At booth G3 in hall 12, trinamiX will be showcasing a new application specifically