October 23, 2023Hellweg Designs Shredder for Energy Savings and High VolumeHellweg Maschinenbau designs a wet shredder for plastics recycling that significantly reduces energy costs while maximizing throughput rate. Read more
October 20, 2023Sandwich Injection Molding to Increase Post-Consumer Recycled ContentEngel developed a technology that allows the production of parts with recycled plastic (PCR) at their core and virgin plastic at the skin. Read more
October 20, 2023Kia Using Innovative, Sustainable Materials in its Latest Vehicle InteriorsKia Corp. wants to go green in its future car interiors. This involves using a range of natural and recycled materials, from mushrooms to fishing nets. Read more
October 20, 2023Dow Seeks Entries for Packaging Innovation AwardsDow opened the 35th edition of its Packaging Innovation Awards to global entrants. Candidates can be from any industry and don’t need to use Dow materials. Read more
October 19, 2023Avient Removes DBDPE Additive in Expanded XLPE PortfolioAvient added new grades to its Sincere XLPE Series 200 grades for wire and cable insulation that don’t contain DBDPE additive, which Canada might ban. Read more
October 18, 2023SK Chemicals to Supply Recyclable Resins to Estée LauderKorean resin producer SK Chemicals agrees to supply Estée Lauder with recycled PET and PET-like resins to make the brand’s global packaging circular. Read more
October 17, 2023Solvay at Fakuma: High-Performance e-Mobility Resins and Increased CircularityAt Fakuma, Solvay will introduce high-performance resins, including two Ryton PPS grades and a PPA for battery applications, plus a new circularity brand. Read more
October 16, 2023Aurum Thermoplastic Polyimide Is a Highlight of Fakuma ExpoAurum thermoplastic polyimide is not new but its high-heat properties, dimensional stability and melt processable nature makes it a valuable design option. Read more
October 16, 2023Sound Investment: Albis, Partners Tout ‘PVC-free’ Vinyl RecordsAlbis and Italian “sustainable vinyl” maker Greenyl SRL have partnered to spin a whole new tune when it comes to manufacturing eco-friendly record albums. Read more
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 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