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Sustainability and Bioplastics


Plastics have proven to be the most used material for centuries. New products and innovations are surfacing now and then. As the need for this versatile material increases, its necessary to make plastics more sustainable and circular.

Manufacturers, developers and major OEMs are all focusing on bio-based polymers, bioplastics and nature-inspired plastic products to close the loop of circularity. Not only the manufacturers are producing sustainable products and raw materials but they are also focused on reclaiming the plastic waste generated during the production cycle.

Industry giants and government are together initiating measures to make our future sustainable. Researchers and scientists too are finding breakthroughs all around the world.

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May 10, 2024 | Industry News

CARBIOS Breaks Ground for its First PET Biorecycling Plant in Germany

CARBIOS celebrates the groundbreaking ceremony for the world's first PET biorecycling plant. The ceremony was held in the presence of representatives of local authorities, partner brands and...

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May 9, 2024 | Product News

ELIX Polymers' Chemically-recycled ABS Selected for Stand Mixer Components by BOSCH

BSH Home Appliances has selected a sustainable, chemically-recycled ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) resin by ELIX Polymers for the stand, arm and various components of the latest Stand Mixer...

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May 9, 2024 | Industry News

Mitsui Chemicals Asahi Life Materials Develops Home Compostable Spunbond Nonwoven

Mitsui Chemicals Asahi Life Materials Co., Ltd. has developed a spunbond nonwoven using a biodegradable plastic suitable for composting in domestic settings. The move comes in response to increasing...

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May 8, 2024 | Industry News

Pact Collective's Multicolor PET Waste Qualifies for Eastman's Molecular Recycling

Pact Collective and Eastman announce they have qualified the use of clean, multicolor PET waste from Pact members and consumers as feedstock for Eastman’s methanolysis technology...

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May 7, 2024 | Industry News

Origin Materials and PackSys Collaborate for PET Cap and Closure Manufacturing System

Origin Materials and PackSys Global AG announced a strategic cooperation to produce the world’s first PET cap and closure manufacturing system...

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May 7, 2024 | Industry News

Researchers Develop Biodegradable TPU Using Bacterial Spores

A new type of bioplastic could help reduce the plastic industry’s environmental footprint. Researchers from University of California San Diego have developed a biodegradable form of thermoplastic...

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May 7, 2024 | Product News

SABIC Presents its Wide Range of Sustainable Plastic Solutions at NPE 2024

SABIC is highlighting at NPE2024 (Booth #S19005) a wide range of solutions that demonstrate the value of plastics for a more sustainable future. Under the theme “Collaborating to Create the Future,”...

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May 6, 2024 | Product News

Dow Showcases Circular Solutions and Innovative Materials at CHINAPLAS 2024

Dow, announced two new partnerships at CHINAPLAS 2024 to develop solutions that meet both performance and circular demands. In collaboration with Dow, Sealed Air has commercialized an e-commerce...

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May 6, 2024 | Product News

Celanese Presents its Engineered Materials Product Portfolio at NPE 2024

Celanese Corporation highlights its broad engineered materials product portfolio and solutions at this year's NPE, "The Plastics Show”. The event is being held from May 6-10 at the Orange County...

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May 6, 2024 | Industry News

LyondellBasell and Zhengxin Develop Heat Shrink Film with up to 60% Recycled Content

LyondellBasell (LYB) and Zhengxin Packaging Co. Ltd. have announced a collaboration to advance heat shrink film technology that is used for beverage bottles and tetra pack packaging. Zhengxin...

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