Plastics News Researchers Develop Biodegradable Plastic Than Won’t Leave Microplastics Behind March 26, 2024 by plasticsinfomart Microplastics – tiny fragments of plastic measuring less than 5 millimeters in diameter – are constantly being shed by plastic products, either during regular daily use or as they break down in landfill. Depending on the type of plastic, these microplastics can take anywhere between 100–1,000 years to break down fully, leaving a huge window […] Read more »
Breaking News EU Committee adopts stricter plastic pellet definition March 22, 2024 by plasticsinfomart The European Parliament’s Committee on the Environment, Public Health, and Food Safety (ENVI) has adopted its proposal to widen the definition of plastic pellet to also include powders, cylinders, beads, and flakes. The proposed regulation was adopted with 71 votes in favour, five against, and one abstention. The European Parliament is scheduled to vote on its own […] Read more »
Plastics News Opinion: Crisis in plastic sorting and recycling industry March 21, 2024 by plasticsinfomart This Global Recycling Day, the Dutch Waste Management Association (DWMA) is sounding the alarm. Dutch and European plastic sorting and recycling facilities are facing major difficulties. The demand for recycled plastic from the plastic processing industry is insufficient for profitable recycling. Turnover is stagnating, stocks of plastic waste are mounting and recycling companies are winding […] Read more »
Breaking News Europe’s Plastics Industry in Dire Straits March 21, 2024 by plasticsinfomart Europe’s share of global plastics production dropped from 22% in 2006 to 14% in 2022, indicating a “growing competitiveness gap” between Europe and the rest of the world, according to an annual report released by Plastics Europe. During that same time frame, China’s shares increased from 21% to 32%. “Our European plastics industry is in […] Read more »
injection moulding machine Arburg to manufacture injection moulding machines in Asia, North America March 21, 2024 / March 21, 2024 by plasticsinfomart Arburg will start manufacturing injection moulding machines outside of Germany for the first time, managing partner Michael Hehl announced at the company’s Technology Days press conference. The Lossburg-based manufacturer will expand its production to Asia and North America. It will first start assembling injection moulding machines at its existing factory in Pinghu, China, and it will afterwards consider […] Read more »
Plastics News The Good Plastic Company appoints new president to drive US expansion March 21, 2024 by plasticsinfomart A month after announcing its expansion into North America, The Good Plastic Company has appointed a new president and sales operation manager to help drive that expansion. Diane Barnes joins as president, North America and Linda Zupan assumes the role of sales operation manager. The Netherlands-based company manufactures Polygood, surface panels made from 100% recycled and 100% […] Read more »
Plastic Packaging Starlinger presents circular economy solutions for plastic packaging March 20, 2024 / March 21, 2024 by plasticsinfomart Starlinger’s starEX tape extrusion line with eqoCLEAN filter produces top-quality polypropylene tapes with high shares of recycled content. On the occasion of this year’s Chinaplas in Shanghai from April 23 to 26, Starlinger is hosting an Open House at its production facility in nearby Taicang. A 1.5 hour drive away from Shanghai, visitors can see a starEX […] Read more »
Plastic Recycling Trinity launches new initiative to promote recycling of paper cups March 16, 2024 by plasticsinfomart Trinity College Dublin has launched a new initiative to promote the recycling of paper cups, transforming them into high-quality paper products. The innovative paper cup recycling scheme, named The Cup Collective, has already attracted county-wide support, with 16 participating sites across Dublin. The scheme, which is spearheaded by the Irish Paper Packaging Circularity Alliance (IPPCA), […] Read more »
