Bioplastics News Stream

Biodegradable glass, bioplastics from invasive plants, 1 billion bio-straws served, biopolymers market growing ~19%, bioplastics from avocado pits, bioplastic from...

Mon, 20 Mar 2023
Display Pack Installation Will Increase Recycled PET Use

Drying system from Starlinger produces food-grade rPET for thermoforming applications from post-consumer flake, in-house regrind scrap, and pelletized material....

Mon, 20 Mar 2023
Extrusion Basics: From Physical Properties to Contamination, a Call for Clarity

Fuzzy math and generalities are not helpful in material selection — demand test numbers and acceptable values....

Mon, 20 Mar 2023
Heartland Polymers Begins Integrated Commercial PP Production

Propane dehydrogenation (PDH) plant now provides on-site feedstock for commercial polypropylene (PP) production. ...

Mon, 20 Mar 2023
Research Consortium Targets Climate-Friendly Headlamp Concept

The Nalyses research project looks at the product’s entire life cycle, aiming to apply polycarbonate in sustainable automotive illumination....

Mon, 20 Mar 2023
Sustainable Styrenics Power EV Charging Wallbox

Ineos Styrolution teams with German startup Lade to enhance sustainability of e-mobility....

Mon, 20 Mar 2023
Moldex3D 2023 Est Arrivé

The latest version of the molding analysis software features robust simulation, user-friendly interfaces, and access to cloud services....

Fri, 17 Mar 2023
Breaking News in Flexible Packaging March 2023

Recycling circularity, Parkside's new laminated film, Innovia Films breaks German ground, Coors-icles, compostable pallet wrap made from food waste, nanocomposite...

Thu, 16 Mar 2023
McCormick Redesigns Packaging for Sustainability, Freshness

McCormick's new herb and spice PET bottles use 50% recycled content paired with new SnapTight lids that preserve freshness longer....

Thu, 16 Mar 2023
Miss Manners Has a Thing to Say About Plastic Utensils

A reader who refuses to accept plastic items at gatherings gets scolded by the manners maven....

Thu, 16 Mar 2023
Explore Microprinting and Micromolding for Miniaturization

A micromolding expert examines the potential of 3D printed parts, parts molded from 3D printed mold inserts, and parts molded...

Thu, 16 Mar 2023
M. Holland Enters into Partnership to Stabilize Supply, Pricing of PCR Resins

The distributor of thermoplastic resins has partnered with Lavergne, whose portfolio of 100% recycled plastics is not affected by shifting...

Thu, 16 Mar 2023
New Compounder Built on Two-Century Foundation of Plastics Expertise

Orion Performance Compounds opens for business next month on a 26-acre campus in Lugoff, SC....

Wed, 15 Mar 2023
This Medical Implant Did Nothing, Except Enrich a CEO

The implant — a piece of plastic that performed no medical function — was marketed as the “receiver” of a neurostimulation...

Wed, 15 Mar 2023
Qosina Adds Class 8 Cleanroom

The 1,700-square-foot cleanroom will support expansion of pick-and-pack processes and reduce lead times for single-use medical device components, said Qosina....

Wed, 15 Mar 2023
Emerson to Automate Golden Triangle Polymers Facility

Chevron Phillips Chemical and QatarEnergy joint venture will leverage Plantweb digital ecosystem to optimize operations, mitigate emissions....

Wed, 15 Mar 2023
Orange PBT Masterbatch Colors High-Voltage PBT Connectors

Ampacet has introduced ELTech Orange 2003 PB to serve the needs of the rapidly evolving e-mobility sector....

Wed, 15 Mar 2023
Long Cellulose Fiber-Reinforced Resins Target Auto Applications

Japan’s Polyplastics Group says reinforced polypropylene resins are a perfect fit for door module carriers, center consoles, and armrest cores....

Wed, 15 Mar 2023
Hyperspectral Imaging Identifies Compostable Plastics for Sorting

Combined with machine learning, HSI classifies compostable and biodegradable plastics with high accuracy for separation from other packaging materials....

Wed, 15 Mar 2023
Asahi Kasei Single Source for Engineered Polymers and Purging Compounds 

Asahi Kasei Plastics North America is merging with Asahi Kasei Asaclean Americas, effective April 1, 2023....

Wed, 15 Mar 2023
Plastics by the Numbers

Plastic market reports for pressure-sensitive labels, rigid packaging, blister packaging equipment, medical tubing, PHA, and more are featured in this...

Wed, 15 Mar 2023
Implantable PEEK Polymer Optimized for 3D Printing

Invibio’s PEEK-Optima AM filament enables point-of-care printing of medical devices for orthopedic and related procedures....

Tue, 14 Mar 2023
Bacteria-Based Bioink 3D Prints Bone-Like Composites

A novel bioink can be used in standard printing processes and has potential for application in biomedicine and marine biology....

Tue, 14 Mar 2023
Rapid Manufacturing of Polyurethane Parts Sidesteps Supply Chain Bottlenecks, Reduces Waste

Chromatics’ 3D-printing technology fabricates parts reportedly as durable as injection molded components in a fraction of the time and at...

Tue, 14 Mar 2023
Wittmann Projects 10% Sales Increase in 2023

The Wittmann Group’s company report echoes optimistic outlooks for the global injection molding equipment market....

Tue, 14 Mar 2023
Ineos Pigment Workers in Ohio Go on Strike

The union claims that the subsidiary of the chemicals giant has engaged in unfair labor practices and gutted workers’ healthcare...

Tue, 14 Mar 2023
New Game Plan for Single-Use Plastic Bags

Playbook from the Consortium to Reinvent the Retail Bag highlights effective, near-term solutions to reduce the number of bags needed by retailers....

Tue, 14 Mar 2023
Micro Injection Molding Machine Market Expanding 9.8% Yearly

The micro injection molding machine market is projected to reach $609 million by 2026 from $381 million in 2021 at...

Mon, 13 Mar 2023
World’s Lightest Sustainable Sandwich Panels Boast Quality Surface Finish

Smaller honeycomb cell sizes open up opportunities in aesthetic automotive and transportation applications....

Mon, 13 Mar 2023
BASF Begins Production of Bio-based Polyol in India

The first bio-based polyol production facility in Asia Pacific will serve fast-growing demand from the new energy vehicles market....

Mon, 13 Mar 2023