Collaborative research project OMNI directed by Recycleye, Valorplast, and TotalEnergies to enhance the circularity of polypropylene (PP) food packaging led to ground-breaking results. The new technology based on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and computer vision, coupled with an efficient decontamination process, provides a high-performing marketable solution to tackle the challenge of mechanically recycling polypropylene for food-contact applications. Pick Rate of […]

DOMO Chemicals’ Jiaxing plant has reached a new step in its UL certification roadmap. After several PA6 solutions, the production of PA66 and high temperature polyamide based materials has now also been officially certified by UL. In particular, two new families have been approved for production under UL certification, which guarantees that the materials have undergone

Ostium Group, a medical device startup dedicated to revolutionizing orthopedic surgical instrumentation, announces its strategic partnership with Eastman, a global specialty materials company. The collaboration aims to incorporate Eastman’s sustainable packaging solution, Eastar™ 6763 Renew copolyester, into Ostium Group’s innovative CILLAR® Acetabular and Femoral kits for total hip replacements. Powered by Molecular Recycling Technologies Ostium Group, known

Covestro, with its commitment to improving the security features that protect modern ID documents from counterfeiting and tampering, is showcasing its latest developments at Trustech 2023 trade fair in Paris, France, from November 28-30. Covestro offers an extensive portfolio of specialty films that help create excellent, secure ID documents. This includes ID cards and driver’s

Xenia® Materials, a global player in specialty thermoplastic compounds, announces the introduction of its new range of 3D printing materials at FORMNEXT – EXPO 2023. This comprises of unique resins combined with fiber and additives, functionalized for use in any pellet-based type of FDM printer, for LSAM production as well as high-precision production. Recyclable Materials Suitable for a

Scientists from the University of Gothenburg examined pellets from recycled plastic collected in 13 countries, and found hundreds of toxic chemicals, including pesticides and pharmaceuticals. Because of this, the scientists judge recycled plastics unfit for most purposes and a hinder in the attempts to create a circular economy. Chemicals Complicate their Reuse Delegates, scientists and health

Twelve partners of seven countries will demonstrate the full value chain from biogenic CO2 gained from wastewater to polymer end-use in the 4-year Horizon Europe project. PLGA Advancements in Sustainable Packaging The acronym HICCUPS stands for “Highly Innovative technology demonstration for bio-based CO2 Capture and Utilization for production of bulk plastics applications”, which basically means, that HICCUPS

BASF and Teamplas Group, a manufacturer of recycled pellets in Southeast Asia, have collaborated to transform post-consumer waste into new high-quality office equipment and car interior parts with the help of BASF’s IrgaCycle®. Using Additive Combination to Control Quality Variation With a wide network of local waste collectors of household products, E&E equipment, and end-of-life vehicles,

The BioSupPack project has recently started a new project year aiming to develop packaging solutions based on polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) derived from beer production residues and demonstrating a feasible recycling process for these biobased plastics to ensure that resources remain in circulation. Bringing together 17 partners from 8 countries, BioSupPack receives funding from the Bio-Based Industries Joint Undertaking (BBI-JU) and

Avient Corporation is expanding its Syncure™ XLPE cross-linkable polyethylene formulations portfolio with the launch of new flame-retardant grades made without decabromodiphenyl ethane (DBDPE). The Syncure™ XLPE 200 Series marks Avient’s first DBDPE-free materials in this product line, offering an alternative flame-retardant choice for low-voltage wire and cable insulation without compromising performance. Excellent Flame Performance and UL 44 Compliance