Environment Recycling News Plastics Recycling Council Proposes New Plastics Specs October 21, 2011 by plasticsinfomart The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries Inc.’s (ISRI) Plastics Recycling Council (PRC) has proposed new specifications for mixed bottles and rigid containers. The proposal was slated to be considered by ISRI’s board of directors at the Oct. 20, 2011 meeting. In addition to recommending caps, enclosures and labels be considered acceptable in collection programs, and […] Read more »
Category Menu Product News Switzerland brush maker buys more ABB robots for packaging October 21, 2011 by plasticsinfomart ABB announced on October 13 that Switzerland-based brush manufacturer Trisa has brought one IRB 1600 and seven IRB 140s robots for a new production line in the factory. The robots were delivered in Trisa’s blue color. Acting as its own system integrator, Trisa incorporates the robots into existing or new production systems and performs the […] Read more »
End Markets Processes SABIC Innovative Plastics showcases lightweight solutions for aviation industry in China October 21, 2011 by plasticsinfomart At the recently concluded China International General Aviation Convention 2011, SABIC Innovative Plastics presented lightweight solutions for the aviation industry, the Ultem polyetherimide (PEI) foam for composite aircraft structures and the Lexan XHR 6000 sheet for business and first-class seating and other interior components. As introduced, Ultem foam products are available in three densities: XP060 […] Read more »
Environment Recycling News Bottled water ban possible in future of Lakeland, Kent State and Lake Erie College October 20, 2011 by plasticsinfomart Is the convenience offered by a bottle of water worth the wasted plastic that may head straight to the trash? Nine colleges so far say no. Across the country, most recently in Minnesota, college campuses have imposed bans on the sale of bottled water because of its redundancy when the availability of tap water is […] Read more »
Environment Recycling News Norman expands recycling options, adopts new plastics policy October 20, 2011 by plasticsinfomart Norman residents no longer need to trash that empty yogurt cup because the city of Norman is increasing the types of plastics that can be recycled. Before the change in policy, Norman limited its residents to recycle only category one and two plastics, which include soda containers, water bottles, milk jugs and laundry detergent bottles. […] Read more »
Category Menu Product News Luminescent Concentrators Could Boost Solar October 19, 2011 by plasticsinfomart Concentrating photovoltaic solar power (CPV) has a big upside: Focusing sunlight onto solar cells can significantly increase power output. The technology, however, only works if the solar panels track the sun across the sky, and tracking systems are expensive. Now, scientists at Argonne-Northwestern Solar Energy Research Center say they might have found a path around […] Read more »
Environment Recycling News SERDC AND PARTNERS TO HOST EVENT October 19, 2011 by plasticsinfomart The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation is partnering with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Southeast Recycling Development Council (SERDC) and the Tennessee Recycling Coalition to host a Symposium on Recycling and the Economy. The event will be Oct. 26-27, 2011, in Memphis and will feature discussions on how recycling affects local, state and […] Read more »
Category Menu Product News Coca-Cola investing $35 million, and eventually much more, in bottle blow molding and filling equipment October 18, 2011 by plasticsinfomart Two new lines have been installed at the Thebarton, South Australia facility of Coca-Cola Amatil (CCA) Australia, with each capable of stretch blow molding plus filling of PET bottles for the company’s beverages. Warwick White, managing director at the company, said that this investment in “blowfill” technology is the single largest capital investment in CCA’s […] Read more »