Environment

The essential briefing on materials, markets, regulation, packaging, recycling, and the people moving the plastics industry forward.

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Environment could be in for a break after enzyme found that can devour plastic

Plastic pollution is a huge environmental challenge, contributing to the proliferation of extensive landfill sites across the world. Plastic does not degrade naturally in the same way wood rots or even metal rusts, meaning that once the material is discarded into the environment, its impact is felt for years. Less than 10 percent of plastic […]

plasticsinfomart · Dec 20, 2023
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Polymateria Secures £20M in Series B Funding to Expand Biodegradable Plastic Technology

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 […]

plasticsinfomart · Dec 13, 2023
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The Revolutionary Plastic-Eating Boat Taking a Bite Out of Ocean Pollution

As our globe grapples with the escalating crisis of plastic pollution, an innovative solution has emerged, captivating audiences worldwide. Climate-positive content creator Sam Bentley recently shed light on the groundbreaking technology of the Manta, a plastic-eating boat developed by the ocean depollution organization, The Sea Cleaners. In his viral video, Bentley reveals the mechanics of the Manta, revealing […]

plasticsinfomart · Dec 11, 2023
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Impianti di calandratura & mescolazione

Impianti di calandratura & mescolazione   Col lau do po si ti va men te ter mi na to presso un im por tan te clien te in ter na zio na le per un in no va ti vo im pian to di ca lan dratu ra a 4 rul li 1800 mm adat […]

Plastics Infomart · Feb 3, 2022
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ASSOCHAM SMARTecIndia Maharashtra Session :1200-1300 hrs:15th December 2021.: Virtual session

ASSOCHAM SMARTecIndia Maharashtra Session :1200-1300 hrs:15th December 2021.: Virtual session Next Gen Industrialization: Magnetic Maharashtra”*   *1200-1300 Hrs: Wednesday, 15th December 2021: Virtual Session Registration link: *https://platform.smartecindia.in/login   Greetings from ASSOCHAM INDIA! We are delighted to inform you that ASSOCHAM is organising the 2nd Edition of SMARTecIndia 2021 from 3rd – 15th December 2021, supported […]

Plastics Infomart · Feb 3, 2022
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Stunning architecturalapplications shining a light on the potential of anodizing aluminum

Stunning architecturalapplications shining a light on the potential of anodizing aluminum Clariant has been providing dyes and colorants for finishing anodized aluminium for more than half a century and a unique three-way partnership is highlighting the design possibilities using this special process. Almost one-hundred years ago aluminum revolutionized the world with the discovery of new […]

Plastics Infomart · Feb 3, 2022
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SABIC Committed to High-Performance Polymer Solutions for Safer, Sustainable, Scalable and Efficient E-Mobility and Energy Storage

SABIC Committed to High-Performance Polymer Solutions for Safer, Sustainable, Scalable and Efficient E-Mobility and Energy Storage SABIC’s theme at this year’s Battery Show in Stuttgart approaches the industry with a bold claim of ‘Powering Excellence in Batteries and Energy Storage’ across mobile and stationary application areas with one of the broadest offerings of thermoplastic polymers, […]

Plastics Infomart · Feb 3, 2022
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Sumitomo (SHI) Demag’s launch of SAM-C robots instantly attracts positive customer feedback and sales

Sumitomo (SHI) Demag’s launch of SAM-C robots instantly attracts positive customer feedback and sales Schwaig, December 2021 – After the world premiere of the new SAM-C robots at Fakuma, interest in the first in-house automation solution from Sumitomo (SHI) Demag Plastics Machinery GmbH, Schwaig (SDG), continues unabated. The two handle & place systems were the […]

Plastics Infomart · Feb 3, 2022