Press Release Ascend Performance Materials acquires Britannia Techno Polymer August 1, 2018 / August 1, 2018 by Plastics Infomart HOUSTON – August 1, 2018 – Ascend Performance Materials, the largest global fully integrated producer of nylon 6,6 resin, announced today the purchase of Britannia Techno Polymer (BTP), an engineering plastics compounder based in the Netherlands. The acquisition provides Ascend with a leading engineering plastics manufacturing base in Europe and an expansion to its growing […] Read more »
Machinery News Plastic moulding machines eyed as garbage solution August 1, 2018 by Plastics Infomart BAGUIO City Mayor Mauricio Domogan said he is open to the idea of acquiring plastic moulding machines provided it follows the concept of waste to energy. In the weekly Ugnayang Panlunsod, Domogan stated the possibility of such machines which would help address the volume of solid waste produced by the city. “We are studying the […] Read more » Plastic Machinery News
Plastic Recycling How plastic-producing companies can make waste recycling viable August 1, 2018 by Plastics Infomart Plastic is an invention that turned into Frankenstein’s monster. Benefits of plastics are undeniable; they are economical, portable and durable. But this advantage (extended durability) has now become its greatest disadvantage. India generates about 15,000 tonnes of plastic waste per day and contributes to 8 per cent of the total solid waste generation. The problem, […] Read more » plastic recycling
Plastic Raw Material Neste Looks To Use Waste Plastic As New Raw Material August 1, 2018 / August 1, 2018 by Plastics Infomart The renewable diesel company believes using waste plastic as a raw material increases efficiency, while also reducing crude oil dependency and the carbon footprint of its products. Neste, a Helsinki-based producer of renewable diesel, is now exploring ways to introduce liquefied waste plastic as a future raw material for fossil fuel refining. The aim of […] Read more » plastic raw material
Plastic Recycling Kerb side recycling now picks up plastic pots and drinks cartons across Wiltshire August 1, 2018 by Plastics Infomart RECYCLING rules have changed across Wiltshire as the council works to save more rubbish from the land fill. From today, plastic pots, tubs and trays and food and drink cartons can be put straight into blue lidded recycling bins for kerb side collection. Bridget Wayman, Wiltshire Council’s cabinet member for waste, said: “Recycling saves energy, […] Read more » plastic recycling
Plastics Industry Plastics industry gets ready for ban August 1, 2018 / August 1, 2018 by Plastics Infomart Panel to be formed to deal with the fallout of State-wide prohibition from January 2019 Plastics manufacturers’ associations in 17 districts of Tamil Nadu have resolved to work closely with the State government and the civic bodies to promote a healthy world view of plastics ahead of the State-level ban being implemented from January 2019. […] Read more » plastics industry
Plastic Packaging Kiwi companies fighting against plastic food packaging by rethinking how they sell products July 31, 2018 by Plastics Infomart Food packaging is a major contributor to our plastic wastelands, but some Kiwis have had enough. In Nelson, Aunt Jean’s Dairy’s milk is sold in glass bottles like the good old days. “It’s infinitely more sustainable and milk from a glass bottle tastes great!” Aunt Jean’s Cathy Raine said. Aunt Jean’s decided two years ago […] Read more » plastic packaging
Plastic Raw Material We’re Literally Eating and Drinking Plastic. Fossil Fuels Are To Blame. July 31, 2018 / July 31, 2018 by Plastics Infomart The plastics industry sees fracking as a huge opportunity for their profit margins. But plastic has already entered our food and water supply and our bodies–one more reason we need to move off fossil fuels before the problem gets even worse. Care about plastic pollution? Then it’s time to work to start moving away from […] Read more » plastic raw material
