Plastics News Two firms collaborate to provide PTCA and PTA balloons January 25, 2019 by plasticsinfomart Plastics products and components manufacturer Spectrum Plastics has announced a strategic partnership with medical device manufacturer Earnan Biomedical. The collaboration will provide ‘off the shelf’ PTCA and PTA balloons next day in North America and within three days for European customers. Steve Maxson, vice president of sales, Spectrum Plastics, Vascular Technologies division, said: “The balloons […] Read more » Plastics News
Plastics Industry European industry fosters CO2 reutilisation January 24, 2019 by plasticsinfomart The pan-European research project Carbon4PUR has taken the next step in investigating how waste gas from the steel industry can be turned into chemicals for valuable plastics. The consortium has started evaluation of the ideal conditions for industrial-scale testing in southern France, where a steel mill of ArcelorMittal and a chemical plant of Covestro are […] Read more » plastics industry
Plastic Recycling JV targets plastics recycling in Hong Kong January 24, 2019 by plasticsinfomart The ALBA Group Asia subsidiary of Berlin-based ALBA Group, Baguio Waste Management & Recycling Limited and Swire Beverages Holdings Limited have formed a joint venture (JV) to operate a recycling and reprocessing facility for plastic scrap in Hong Kong. Recycling polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and high-density polyethylene (HDPE) bottles into secondary resins will be the primary […] Read more » plastic recycling
plastic exhibition Saudi Plastic and Petrochemical Exhibition 2019 set to launch with government and private sector backing January 24, 2019 by plasticsinfomart Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Mishaal Bin Majid bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Governor of Jeddah, the Jeddah Centre for Forums and Events is set to host the 16th edition of the Saudi Plastic and Petrochemical Exhibition, organized by Riyadh Exhibition Company. The event, taking place from 27-30 January 2019, will host industry […] Read more » plastic exhibition
Plastic Packaging Ubamarket informs consumers about plastic packaging January 24, 2019 by plasticsinfomart ‘Plastic Alerts’ works by displaying the plastic content of all scanned items, even when it might not be immediately apparent, allowing consumers to choose a more environmentally-friendly alternative. Research by Ubamarket found 42% of the British public want to be more environmentally conscious, but feel they do not know enough about recycling and plastic pollution […] Read more » plastic packaging
plastic extrusion machine Global Industrial Plastic Processing Machinery Market Major Players Analysis 2019-2026 : Milacron, Arburg, Hutcheon January 15, 2019 / January 15, 2019 by plasticsinfomart The report presenting a comprehensive exploration of the Global ” Industrial Plastic Processing Machinery Market ” encloses the growth rate of the market over the projected period. Providing a concise abstract, the report determines the valuation and size of the Industrial Plastic Processing Machinery market within the close to future. It conjointly includes the foremost […] Read more » plastic extrusion machine
Plastic Recycling School decides to bin the plastic as its New Year’s resolution January 15, 2019 / January 15, 2019 by plasticsinfomart Every classroom at Cromer Academy now has bins for recycling plastic waste, such as drinks bottles, alongside cardboard and paper. The green scheme was suggested by the school’s student council following a meeting last year with North Norfolk District Council’s then cabinet member for the environment Hilary Cox, who pledged to support the school’s eco-friendly […] Read more » plastic recycling
Plastics Industry One chemist, 600,000 single-use dispensing bottles January 15, 2019 by plasticsinfomart A pharmacy’s campaign to recycle pharmaceutical packaging is failing to take off as experts say reusing medication bottles is challenging because of sterilisation concerns. Annual New Zealand pharmaceutical waste is around 60 tonnes but one specialist medical waste collection group admits it throws away pharmaceutical packaging waste because of “logistical” concerns about recycling, including the […] Read more » plastics industry
