News- Japanese companies Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. and Microwave Chemical Co. Ltd. have launched a new initiative aimed at commercializing the use of microwave technology in the chemical recycling of plastic waste The project involves directly producing raw monomers from plastics that have conventionally been tricky to recycle, including automotive shredder residue (ASR) – a mixture […]
Do you know what the biggest market segment within the bioplastics industry is In 2020, global production capacities of bioplastics amounted to about 2.11 million tonnes with almost 47 percent (0.99 million tonnes) of the volume destined for the packaging market Other applications of bioplastics can be found in the following image Ref: www.european-bioplastics.org
News- Floreon, a UK based company that develops high performance bioplastics, has launched an alternative to flame retardant oil-based plastic. The halogen-free bioplastic, derived from plants, is suitable for chemical and mechanical recycling and has up to seven times lower carbon footprint than oil-based plastic, making it a safe and sustainable option for electrical goods […]
News- The Coca‑Cola Company has unveiled its first-ever beverage bottle made from 100% plant-based plastic, excluding the cap and label, that has been made using technologies that are ready for commercial scale Coca-Cola’s new prototype plant-based bottle is made from plant-based paraxylene (bPX) – using a new process by Virent – which has been converted […]
News- The 16th European Bioplastics Conference is approaching with great strides. It will be held on 30 November and 1 December 2021 in Berlin or online and is dedicated exclusively to bioplastics It ́s the ideal platform for your company to demonstrate your products and services, increase brand awareness, build new business relationships, and gain […]
Do you know what GreenScreen Certified™ is GreenScreen Certified™ is an independent, non-profit certification standard that promotes the use of PFAS-free (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances free) and preferred chemicals in products and manufacturing. Products are certified to Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum Bronze certification prohibits the use of chemicals in Restricted Substances List (RSL) – […]
Newa- Toppan FutureCard, a UAE-based global card solutions provider, has received the first-of-its-kind sustainability certification for its PLA and recycled PVC cards by Mastercard, a global technology company in the payments industry As a smart card provider producing millions of plastic cards monthly, developing an eco-friendly strategy to protect the environment became one of Toppan […]
News- Specialty chemicals company LANXESS and energy company bp are entering into a strategic partnership for the use of sustainable raw materials in high-tech plastics production bp will supply sustainably produced cyclohexane to the LANXESS’ production site in Antwerp, Belgium, starting in the fourth quarter of 2021 bp uses bio-based feedstocks for the production of […]
Do you know Southeast Asian regions are some of the main areas responsible for biomass and plastic wastes Southeast Asian regions are some of the biggest worldwide agriculture producers, as well as the main areas responsible for biomass wastes, such as agricultural residues, wood biomass, animal waste and municipal solid waste, while also producing, millions of […]
News- On its own, paper cannot be used for food packaging as it is permeable to water, oxygen and even fats. As a result, it is often used in conjunction with plastic materials, which are sometimes coated to ensure that products are preserved. These plastic coatings make recycling the paper more difficult and which therefore […]
