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A circular economy is an economic system in which materials are designed to be used, not used up. Products and the systems they sit within are designed to ensure no materials are lost, no toxins are leaked, and the maximum use is achieved from every process, material, and component. If applied correctly, the circular economy…

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Abrasion Resistance for Prolonged Comfort In sole applications, the material is characterized above all by its excellent vibration damping and resilience. Under heavy use, e.g., when used in sports shoes, it is also the abrasion resistance that makes the sole durable and comfortable to wear. Even with fluctuating temperatures, the insert retains its desired properties.…

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HEXPOL has signed an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares in McCann Plastics LLC from the McCann family. The company is specialized in niche thermoplastic compounds, with special focus on roto molding applications. Strengthening Market Position in the US The acquisition is fully in line with HEXPOL’s M&A strategy of acquisitions within polymer compounds. Furthermore,…

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Elevating Growth of Engineered Materials “We are excited to welcome the M&M team to Celanese and I want to thank the teams that worked diligently to successfully close this acquisition,” said Lori Ryerkerk, chairman and chief executive officer. “With the addition of M&M’s industry-renowned brands and product portfolios, we have established Celanese as the preeminent…

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BGUSA, INC announced today that they have solved the much-disputed argument of ridding the Earth of single-use plastic bags. All-natural food waste ingredients and organic starches are the derivatives of these bags. No added chemicals altar the composition of these bags.

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In a new publication, BASF and Institute cyclos-HTP reveals details of the mechanical recycling of coextruded flexible packaging films containing polyamides (PE/PA multilayer films). Research on Sustainability The independent testing and certification body cyclos-HTP systematically investigated the recyclability of PE/PA multilayer films on behalf of BASF and confirmed it in June 2021. The results and conclusions of…

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AIMPLAS, the Plastics Technology Centre, emphasizes the importance of continuing to remove plastics from the sea on World Oceans Day, held on 8th June. Accentuating Plastic Waste Removal The presence of litter in seas and oceans is a problem that moves forward in parallel to the industrial economic development of society, which is of increasing…

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Polyplastics Group has announced the introduction of PLASTRON® LFT which are made of specially formulated regenerated cellulose fibers. The eco-friendly PLASTRON® LFT provides weight reduction plus mechanical strength, enabling manufacturers to reduce their carbon footprint and meet today’s sustainability demands. LFT Resins with Balance of Physical Properties Eco-friendly resins that incorporate natural fibers, starch, wood powder, and other…

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Trinseo, a specialty material solutions provider, announced it has decided to pause the sale of its styrenics business. Impact of Ukraine War In November 2021 the Company announced that it had begun work to explore the divestiture of the Business and subsequently launched a formal sales process in the first quarter of 2022. The scope…

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Asahi Kasei joined European Bioplastics (EUBP), an association of companies involved in bioplastics, in June 2022. Founded in Germany in 1993, EUBP has around 70 member companies from the entire bioplastics value chain. Greater Value Creation in the Area of Environment EUBP aims to advance the economic and regulatory framework in Europe to allow for…

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