End Markets Processes IIP working on producing fuel from plastic waste November 17, 2011 by plasticsinfomart At a time when the prices of auto and cooking fuels have hit the roof, a salve for the burn being felt by consumers could take shape from plastic waste. Scientists at the Dehradun-based Indian Institute of Petroleum (IIP) are close to “successfully” completing a research to make petrol, diesel and cooking gas (LPG) from […] Read more »
Category Menu Product News Cleaning Product’s Packaging Uses Plastic Salvaged From The Oceans November 17, 2011 by plasticsinfomart Method creates home and personal care products that are non-toxic and environmentally sustainable. In a move to become even more eco-friendly, Method has come up with a process to re-use ocean-salvaged plastic in its packaging. The washed up plastics are found on the shores of the North Pacific Gyre, often referred to as the Great […] Read more »
End Markets Processes SABIC Unveils Plastics Technology for Secure IDs November 17, 2011 by plasticsinfomart Here at the CARTES & IDentification show, Booth 4N062, SABIC’s Innovative Plastics business today introduced two new breakthrough Lexan* polycarbonate (PC) film technologies for identification (ID) cards that help simplify integration of additional security features needed to combat identity theft and counterfeiting. New Lexan SDCX co-extruded film and Lexan SC92E flexible hard-coated film provide solutions […] Read more »
Environment Recycling News Notwithstanding ban, use of recycle plastics widespread November 10, 2011 by plasticsinfomart Despite prohibition under Plastic Waste (Management & Handling) Rules, 2011, use of recycle plastics in wrapping eatables or in making carry-bags continue to thrive in Manipur with no sign of any stringent implementation of the Rules. Use of recycle plastics has been prohibited as they poses health hazard. But one cannot fail to see them […] Read more »
Category Menu Product News Plastic additives headed for a ‘breakdown'? November 7, 2011 by plasticsinfomart “What we have here is a failure to communicate.” That famous line from the 1967 movie “Cool Hand Luke” starring Paul Newman describes the current situation surrounding additives that help petroleum-based plastics break down. On one hand… The Plastics Environmental Council (PEC) is pushing for a landfill biodegradation standard for petroleum- and natural gas-derived plastics […] Read more »
Category Menu Product News Plastic additives headed for a ‘breakdown’? November 7, 2011 by plasticsinfomart “What we have here is a failure to communicate.” That famous line from the 1967 movie “Cool Hand Luke” starring Paul Newman describes the current situation surrounding additives that help petroleum-based plastics break down. On one hand… The Plastics Environmental Council (PEC) is pushing for a landfill biodegradation standard for petroleum- and natural gas-derived plastics […] Read more »
End Markets Processes Saint-Gobain’s Northeast Ohio presence expands November 7, 2011 by plasticsinfomart When Boeing’s innovative 787 Dreamliner passenger jet took its first commercial flight late last month, it led the way with a Northeast Ohio product. The twin engine, fuel-saving long-range jet is made largely of composite materials, seats 210 or more people and features a nose cone made in Portage County. The Dreamliner nose cones, also […] Read more »
Category Menu Machinery News China records first trade surplus in injection molding machines since January November 5, 2011 by plasticsinfomart According to latest statistics of China Customs, in September the country recorded a trade surplus in injection molding machine (HS code 84771010), the first time since January. China exported 3,644 units of injection molding machines at US$79.59 million during the month. Meanwhile, 520 units were imported at US67.47 million, resulting in a trade surplus of […] Read more »