Plastic Recycling Site Zero in Sweden Spearheads the Evolution of Plastic Recycling with State-of-the-Art Facility December 13, 2023 by plasticsinfomart Sweden is making a monumental stride in plastic recycling with the expansion of the Svensk Plaståtervinning polymer sorting plant, Site Zero. Since its original opening in 2019, the facility has undergone significant enhancements to fulfil its commitment to a circular economy for plastics. By collaborating with Sutco and integrating TOMRA’s advanced sorting technology, the plant now boasts […] Read more »
Plastics Industry Pollution Vested interests pose threat to chemical waste and plastic pollution initiatives December 13, 2023 by plasticsinfomart Negotiators are convening this week in Nairobi for the latest round of talks aimed at creating a new scientific panel to advise the world’s governments on how to tackle chemical waste. But as the talks get underway, concerns have been voiced about potential conflicts of interest that could undermine the panel. The warning comes as […] Read more »
Plastic Packaging Plastics News Mondi’s paper stretch wrap embraced by Sentrex for paper bag pallets December 13, 2023 / December 13, 2023 by plasticsinfomart Mondi describes Advantage StretchWrap as a puncture-resistant, fully recyclable kraft paper made from responsibly sourced materials. It is thought to lower greenhouse gas emissions by 62% compared to virgin plastic stretch film and by 49% compared to plastic film made with 50% recycled content. In 2021, an independent life cycle assessment suggested that Advantage StretchWrap […] Read more »
Environment Polymateria Secures £20M in Series B Funding to Expand Biodegradable Plastic Technology December 13, 2023 by plasticsinfomart Polymateria, a prominent scale-up based at Imperial College London’s White City Campus, has achieved a significant milestone in its mission to combat global plastic pollution. The company recently announced a successful £20 million Series B funding round. This investment is earmarked for scaling up its revolutionary technology that renders plastics biodegradable, addressing a critical environmental […] Read more »
Plastics News Signal: flexible plastic film recycling plant opens near Minneapolis December 13, 2023 by plasticsinfomart Myplas USA, the regional arm of the South Africa-based plastics recycler, has opened a new mechanical recycling and pelletizing facility to recycle flexible plastic film in Rogers, Minnesota. At full capacity, Myplas has said the facility will be able to recycle almost 90 million pounds (40 million kilograms) of plastic waste annually, enough to encircle […] Read more »
Plastics News US researchers use biopolymers to replace synthetic plastic films December 13, 2023 by plasticsinfomart Researchers from North Carolina (NC) State University have found that biopolymers obtained from the ocean can be used to replace synthetic, petroleum-based plastic films. Authors of the research paper, published in the Cell Reports Physical Science journal, include NC State Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering researcher S Frank, Orlin Velev, distinguished Professor Doris Culberson, and NC State PhD graduate […] Read more »
Plastics News Plastic film recycling facility ramps up to fill gap in Minnesota December 12, 2023 by plasticsinfomart The Myplas USA plastics recycling plant in Rogers will ramp up production early next year. The facility began operations in August with one of two production lines open. Additional lines focused on recycling flexible plastic film will be added in the next 18 months, according to CEO Andrew Pieterse. “That’s by far the biggest problem,” […] Read more »
Market News Opinion: Southeast Asia’s dominance in the global plastic credit market December 12, 2023 / December 12, 2023 by plasticsinfomart The global plastic credit market is witnessing a significant shift in dynamics, with Southeast Asia emerging as a key player. This region, encompassing countries like India, Indonesia, and Thailand, is poised to lead the way in plastic credit projects and contribute to the sustainable management of plastic waste. In this article, we will explore the […] Read more »
