Plastic Recycling Chemical Recycling of Plastics Continues to Gain Ground March 29, 2024 by plasticsinfomart Despite lingering questions about the economic viability of chemical recycling, aka advanced recycling, and its potential health and environmental risks, the technology continues to make progress in the United States and globally. The most recent milestone was reached at the start of this week when Eastman announced that it was selected by the US Department […] Read more »
Plastic Recycling Dow and P&G partner to create new plastics recycling technology March 29, 2024 / March 29, 2024 by plasticsinfomart Dow has entered into a joint development agreement with Procter & Gamble (P&G) Company to develop new proprietary recycling technology for hard-to-recycle plastic waste. The collaboration aims to develop recycling technology that can efficiently convert packaging into recycled polyethylene (PE) of near-virgin quality with a reduced greenhouse gas emissions footprint compared to fossil-based PE. The two companies will focus […] Read more »
Recycling News Sabic, Pashupati Group exploring recycling opportunities in India March 29, 2024 / March 29, 2024 by plasticsinfomart Saudi chemical manufacturer Sabic signed a memorandum of understanding with Pashupati Group, an India-based mechanical and chemical recycler of PET and polyolefins. The companies will explore, evaluate, and develop local business opportunities for recycling waste plastics in India, including the potential development of a pyrolysis plant to provide Sabic with feedstock for its circular polymers. Pashupati […] Read more »
injection molding machine World First: Manufacturer Runs 128-Cavity Mold in 1.9-second Cycle Time March 29, 2024 / April 3, 2024 by plasticsinfomart A 128-cavity mold will produce 26-mm water closures in a cycle time of 1.9 seconds in a live experience at Netstal’s booth at NPE 2024. Netstal’s CAP-Line 4500 is identical to two production systems being used by Alltrista, a contract manufacturer based in Greer, SC. The line features an all-electric clamping unit with 4,500 kN […] Read more »
Plastics News TOMRA launches food-grade plastics sorting solution using AI technology March 28, 2024 / March 29, 2024 by plasticsinfomart Thanks to TOMRA’s continued investment in GAIN – the company’s deep learning-based sorting add-on for its world-renowned AUTOSORT units – it is now possible for the first time to quickly and efficiently separate food-grade from non-food-grade plastics for PET, PP and HDPE on a large scale. Until now, food-grade sorting has proved a real challenge for the industry […] Read more »
Breaking News Recycling News Plastics Recycling Show India 2024 Announced March 27, 2024 by plasticsinfomart Emphasizing the importance of the event, Mr. Taher Patrawala, Managing Director, Media Fusion, said “As we witness a global shift towards sustainable practices, it’s imperative for nations to address the pressing issue of plastic pollution. With the Indian government’s proactive measures, including the ban on various single-use plastic items and the implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations, […] Read more »
Plastic Recycling The road from 8% to 67% plastic recycling rate in India March 26, 2024 / March 26, 2024 by plasticsinfomart India’s plastics recycling rate stood at 8% in 2019. The country generates nearly 26,000 tonnes of plastic waste every day, more than any economy expect the United States and the European Union. In an effort to build a circular plastics economy in India, a consortium of Indian and Australian research organisations has developed a roadmap to 2035 […] Read more »
Plastics News Philippines pushes forwards on single-use plastic bag tax March 26, 2024 by plasticsinfomart The government of the Philippines continues to push forward with its proposal to introduce an excise tax on single-use plastic bags. The bill, which would introduce a levy of PHP 100 (€1.64) on firms for every kilogram of single-used plastics produced or imported, passed in the Philippine’s lower house of Congress in November 202. It […] Read more »
