Environment Recycling News UK researchers develop new technology to recycle all plastic packaging December 21, 2010 by plasticsinfomart Researchers at the University of Warwick, UK have devised a new technique which could process 100% of Christmas and other household plastics instead of the tiny fraction that currently actually gets processed – typically only 12% of such waste is truly recycled, often the rest is put into land fill or simply burnt as fuel. […] Read more »
Category Menu Product News China's plastic product exports continue to prosper December 20, 2010 by plasticsinfomart The export of plastic products in China continues its strong momentum of growth this year. According to statistics from China Customs, in November, the country’s plastic product exports amounted to 654,000 tons in volume and were worth US$1.78 billion. In January to November, the respective figures climbed up to nearly 6.76 million tons and US$16.76 […] Read more »
Category Menu Product News China’s plastic product exports continue to prosper December 20, 2010 by plasticsinfomart The export of plastic products in China continues its strong momentum of growth this year. According to statistics from China Customs, in November, the country’s plastic product exports amounted to 654,000 tons in volume and were worth US$1.78 billion. In January to November, the respective figures climbed up to nearly 6.76 million tons and US$16.76 […] Read more »
Environment Recycling News New technique recycles 100 percent of household plastic December 17, 2010 by plasticsinfomart This Christmas, chances are you’ll save the plastic film and blister packs that your presents come encased in and send it all off for recycling. According to scientists from the University of Warwick, however, only about 12 percent of plastic sent to depots actually gets recycled. Because of problems such as glued-on paper labels, or […] Read more »
Category Menu Machinery News Wittmann Battenfeld to show high speed IML process at Interplastica December 17, 2010 by plasticsinfomart At Interplastica 2011, a plastics and rubber exhibition to be held in Moscow, Russia, from January 25-28, 2011, Wittmann Battenfeld will display its technical injection molding, injection molding technology for the automotive industry, the medical sector, household applications and specially, in-mold labeling (IML). Wittmann Battenfeld will show the IML process on a fast running TM […] Read more »
Category Menu Product News HASCO introduces new two-stage ejector December 17, 2010 by plasticsinfomart HASCO, a supplier of hot runner and mold technology, has added into its two-stage ejector family a new member, “Z1698/…”, which is designed specifically for large plate movements that also need off-center mounting when a central two-stage ejector cannot be used. One potential application here is demolding with internal slide bars or inclined sliding carrier […] Read more »
Environment Recycling News Sims Recycling opens new e-waste recycling facility in Ontario December 16, 2010 by plasticsinfomart Sims Recycling Solutions Canada has opened a new electronics recycling facility in Mississauga, Ontario. The 287,000 square-foot facility is home to the most advanced technology that Sims Recycling Solutions has to offer for the recycling of end-of-life electronics, also known as waste electronic and electrical equipment (WEEE) or e-waste. The three-phase project includes a fully […] Read more »
Environment Recycling News New Lavergne Website Highlights Success with HP’s Plastic Recycling Program December 16, 2010 by plasticsinfomart The Lavergne Group has launched its new website. The dramatically redesigned site embodies the forward–thinking vision of the company and its commitment to recycling plastics and green manufacturing. The new website offers: * Improved navigation, design, and search. * Fresh, relevant content about “closed loop” plastic recycling. * A blog that will highlight industry and […] Read more »