October 26, 2023Plastics Europe’s Roadmap Toward a Greener Future has €235 Billion Price TagPlastics Europe, the polymer producers’ trade group, launched its Plastics Transition roadmap to establish a pathway to circularity and a net-zero future. Read more
October 25, 2023Groundbreaking E-Ray Corvette Wins SPE Vehicle Team Engineering AwardChevrolet’s first electric hybrid Corvette wins 2023 SPE Vehicle Team Engineering Award. Sports car is powered by electric motor and a small-block V-8. Read more
October 24, 2023Nordson Filters Helping Blown Film Makers Incorporate More Recycled ContentBlown film manufacturers need to increase their use of recycled resin while maintaining product quality and plant efficiency. Nordson filters are helping. Read more
October 24, 2023Natural Fibers are Trending for Plastic ReinforcementBComp, a Swiss composites company brings to the table a natural fiber alternative for reinforced plastics compared to carbon fiber. Read more
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 23, 2023Domo brings its sustainable nylon resins to power tools and safety knivesPolyamides producer Domo Chemicals celebrated earning an EcoVadis Gold sustainability rating by showcasing eco-minded partnerships with MCG and Martor. 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 18, 2023Kraiburg TPE’s new Thermoplastic Elastomers meet Strict Water-Contact Compliance RulesKraiburg TPE launched Thermolast DW––a new family of non-crosslinking thermoplastic elastomers for use in the drinking water and sanitary industry. Read more