End Markets Processes Northern Ireland launches consultation on plastic bag levy July 21, 2011 by plasticsinfomart Northern Ireland has launched a public consultation on the introduction of a compulsory plastic bag levy for retail customers on July 20, according to various news sources in the UK. The Department of Environment (DoE) of Northern Ireland has launched a public consultation on the proposal, along with an outline of the plans, which estimates […] Read more »
Category Menu Machinery News Chinese blown film extrusion line to be exported to Israel July 21, 2011 by plasticsinfomart Shunde, China-based General Extrusion Technology (GET), has received an order for a seven-layer blown film extrusion line from Plastopil, a barrier film manufacturer in Israel, the company announced on July 19. Jian Peng, General Manager of GET, said, “We are very pleased with Plastopil’s decision to choose GET to supply them this seven-layer blown film […] Read more »
Environment Recycling News PET RECYCLING July 20, 2011 by plasticsinfomart In a move aimed at improving sustainability and recycling across North America, The Plastics Industry Trade Association (SPI, Washington, DC / USA; www.plasticsindustry.org) and the National Association for PET Container Resources (NAPCOR, Sonoma, California / USA; www.napcor.com) have announced a Request for Proposal (RFP) open to any company interested in establishing a model programme for […] Read more »
Category Menu Product News As Portland considers a ban on plastic shopping bags,…. July 20, 2011 by plasticsinfomart In his defeat, state Sen. Mark Hass, D-Beaverton, sees victory. True, the 2011 Legislature adjourned last month without a statewide measure restricting plastic bags at Oregon checkout counters, an effort Hass championed. And, true, that failure ushered in what is expected to be a series of votes on individual — and possibly conflicting — local […] Read more »
Category Menu Machinery News Making the Most of Rotary Axes July 20, 2011 by plasticsinfomart Shops new to rotary-axis operations—and even a few veterans—often miss opportunities for cutting parts faster and more cost-effectively. However, developing a better understanding of two fundamental issues can help any manufacturer ensure that its four- and five-axis machine tools are achieving their full potential. So says Bill Gibbs, president of GibbsCAM software developer Gibbs and […] Read more »
End Markets Processes Thai group has sweet plan for making biodegradable plastics July 20, 2011 by plasticsinfomart PTT Plc and Mitsubishi Chemical Corp. (MCC) are teaming up to develop the world’s first factory to make biodegradable plastic from sugar. Thailand’s largest energy company and the world’s fourth-biggest chemical producer will each hold 50% in a joint-venture company, PTT MCC Biochem Co, and the plant will be worth US$200 million (6 billion baht). […] Read more »
Category Menu Product News China to lift ban on disposable foam tableware in future July 20, 2011 by plasticsinfomart According to media reports on a press briefing by the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) of China, the country will select a right timing to lift the ban on disposable polystyrene (PS) foam tableware. As reported, the NDRC’s decision is based on four criteria. First of all, disposable foam boxes are proved to be […] Read more »
Environment Recycling News Recycling of black plastic bags sought July 19, 2011 by plasticsinfomart Environment Secretary Ramon Paje said his department will recycle the black plastic bags used in potting seedlings to cut the cost of implementing the National Greening Program (NGP). “With 1.5 billion seedlings to be raised from 2011 and 2016, we are looking at a cost of P750 million for plastic bags alone… But with recycling, […] Read more »