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The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) today launched a nationwide initiative promoting plastic recycling targeting policymakers and brand owners. The effort includes a website called “Recycling is Real” with videos and facts to support their argument.

The use of artificial intelligence in the packaging industry is projected to grow 11.2 percent per year to $6.02 billion, nearly triple in value, by 2033.

Teknor Apex will introduce a Monprene TPE with 65 percent recycled content. The grade will boost sustainability for end-users in the products they make.

Hegen, a maker of specialty baby bottles, is commercializing the first feeding bottle made with recycled content. The Singapore company is using a grade of PPSU from Solvay that is certified as a circular feedstock.

Automotive grades meet growing sustainability needs of OEMs and brand owners.

Rotomolded boat designed for new generation of water enthusiasts.

Weber Fibertech, a specialist in long fiber-reinforced thermoplastic parts, has partnered with KraussMaffei and a pair of former professional cyclists to produce a safe, sustainable children’s bicycle via the injection molding of nylon 6 reinforced with 40 percent recycled carbon fibers. They call it “a groundbreaking new and resource-saving material mix in the bicycle industry.”

Led by carbon fibers and thermoplastics, global opportunities will drive demand and value Carbon fiber will be the dominant composites material through 2031, when the value of the global market for all composites is forecast to reach $88.7 billion, an…

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Supply Deal Targets Compostable Resins for Europe.

High rate for biobased polyester reflects growing demand for sustainable products

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