Plastics News Nigeria publishes implementation guidelines for single-use plastics February 8, 2025 by plasticsinfomart The Federal Government of Nigeria has published implementation guidelines for its National Policy on Plastic Waste Management (NPPWM), first adopted in 2020. The document was prepared by research firm Eunomia and funded by the Government of Japan. It focusses on three key areas: (1) improved collection of plastic waste and diversion from dumpsites and landfills; […] Read more »
injection molding machine Maliev Releases Desktop Pneumatic Injection Molding Machine February 4, 2025 by plasticsinfomart Maliev, seemingly a relative newcomer to the manufacturing game, has released a desktop – and very aptly named – Pneumatic Injection Molding Machine. Thailand-based Maliev’s products heavily focus on the injection molding space. The Pneumatic Injection Molding Machine is obviously no exception. It boasts an injection force of 8,590 N at 0.7 Mpa, and is […] Read more »
Plastics News India New joint venture for plastics recycling in India February 4, 2025 / February 4, 2025 by plasticsinfomart Re Sustainability and Recycling Private Limited, Asia’s largest integrated waste management company, and Aarti Circularity Limited, a manufacturer of speciality chemicals, have formed a joint venture to develop plastics recycling in India. The companies aim to build Plastic Materials Recycling Facilities (PMRFs) across India. To start off, they are investing INR 1 billion (€ 11.1 […] Read more »
injection moulding machine Engel extends its range of Victory injection moulding machines January 28, 2025 by plasticsinfomart Engel is expanding its range of Victory injection moulding machines. The Austrian manufacturer has restructured its range of tie barless injection moulding machines into three categories: electric, hybrid and hydraulic. It has also taken the opportunity to integrate a former model, the e-motion TL, which now bears the name Victory electric. It is aimed primarily […] Read more »
Industry News Talisman Plastics and Merriott Group merge January 28, 2025 by plasticsinfomart Developments within the plastics injection moulding industry sees two big players come together and evolve into a singular group: Talisman Plastics and Merriott Group. Both organisations have long-standing legacies within the injection moulding industry. They use 25 – 1,100 tonnage machines with capability thermoplastic and composite moulding capability focussing on key sectors, including automotive, electrical and […] Read more »
Plastic Recycling VTT’s plastic recycling technology licensed to US-based Refinity January 22, 2025 by plasticsinfomart VTT has announced the licensing of its mixed plastic recycling technology, Olefy, to US-based company Refinity, which develops and commercialises new waste recovery technologies. VTT has sold a global license of its chemical recycling technology for mixed plastic waste to Refinity, a new subsidiary of Innventure Inc. Refinity says it intends to use the technology […] Read more »
Plastics Industry TNPCB to launch year-long plastic waste collection drive across State January 22, 2025 by plasticsinfomart The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) is launching a year-long plastic waste collection drive. The initiative, which is likely to begin on January 26, is set to cover all districts and the Greater Chennai Corporation every month. The initiative, aimed at reducing the use of plastic and raising environmental awareness, will be carried out […] Read more »
Plastics News EU plastic waste exports to Asia, Turkey continue to rise January 16, 2025 / January 16, 2025 by plasticsinfomart European exports of plastic waste to countries outside the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), a group of mostly rich countries, continued to rise in 2024. Plastic Waste Trade Watch has published the latest 2024 data, which does not yet contain data for the entire year. Full 2024 data is expected to be published […] Read more »
