Recycling News Vancouver considering ban on plastic bags and disposable coffee cups February 5, 2016 by plasticsinfomart The City of Vancouver is considering banning plastic bags, disposable coffee cups, and styrofoam food containers as part of their waste reduction goals. The city’s goal is to cut 2008 waste levels in half by 2020, and they consider plastic bags, coffee cups, and fast food containers a “significant concern” for litter in public streets. […] Read more » Pet Polymers plastic bottle recycling plastic raw material plastic recycling plastic recycling in india plastic recycling machinery plastic recycling machines plastic waste recycling machine
Material News Gerresheimer to highlight eco-friendly packaging at Pharmapack 2016 February 5, 2016 by plasticsinfomart At Pharmapack 2016, German packaging group Gerresheimer will highlight the Biopack, its first eco-friendly plastic container for pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications. Biopack is made with biomaterial based on sugarcane, which offers the same characteristics as conventional plastics but is fully recyclable. “By using biomaterials our customers contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, thereby […] Read more » global plastics industry Pet Polymers Plastic Masterbatch plastic polymer industry plastic raw material Plastics News raw material for plastic
Recycling News Vancouver mulls coffee cup, plastic bag ban February 4, 2016 by plasticsinfomart The City of Vancouver is examining whether to ban, restrict or apply deposit fees to things like plastic bags, coffee cups and styrofoam food boxes that keep ending up in city litter bins. According to a city report delivered on Wednesday, the issue isn’t garbage generated at home — recycling programs have mostly taken care […] Read more » Pet Polymers plastic bottle recycling plastic raw material plastic recycling plastic recycling in india plastic recycling machinery plastic recycling machines plastic waste recycling machine raw material for plastic
Product News UCLA Study Finds ‘BPA-Free’ Plastics May Still Be Harmful February 3, 2016 / March 21, 2017 by plasticsinfomart SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) — “BPA-free” is advertised as a safer version of plastic products , and are often used in water bottles, coffee mugs and children’s sippy cups, but a new study published by scientists at the University of California at Los Angeles suggests that “BPA-free” plastics may still pose a threat to the reproductive […] Read more » global plastics industry Pet Polymers Plastic Masterbatch plastic news india Plastic News portal plastic polymer industry plastic products plastic raw material Plastics News
Product News Common alternative to BPA plastic is equally harmful in animal testing, study finds February 2, 2016 / March 21, 2017 by plasticsinfomart “BPA-free” doesn’t necessarily mean it’s safe. Public concerns over the potential harm of bisphenol A (BPA) – an industrial chemical used to strengthen plastic in things like water bottles and children’s toys – has seen many manufacturers develop ‘safer’, BPA-free alternatives in recent years. But one chemical that’s being used as a BPA substitute might […] Read more » Pet Polymers Plastic Masterbatchs Plastic News portal plastic polymer industry plastic products Plastics News Plastics news europ
Material News Milliken features all-round improvements for lighter vehicle parts at VDI Plastics in Automotive Engineering 2016 February 2, 2016 by plasticsinfomart Ghent, Belgium – Milliken focuses on improving all-round mechanical performance and aesthetics of lightweight polypropylene (PP) and polyurethane (PU) parts to meet the high requirements of the automotive industry at the forthcoming 2016 VDI Plastics in Automotive Engineering Conference in Mannheim, Germany. At Booth 19, Milliken will showcase additives from its Milliguard® range valued for […] Read more » global plastics industry Pet Polymers Plastic Masterbatch plastic polymer industry plastic raw material Plastics Industry Portal raw material for plastic
Recycling News Recycling still works in Alaska – if we do it right January 30, 2016 / March 15, 2017 by plasticsinfomart Oil and gas economics drive Alaska. Residents, politicians, activists and the media follow the oil and gas markets very closely and for good reasons. What most people don’t follow is the connection between the price of oil and recycling markets, and what it means for our community. Falling oil prices and the correlated drop in […] Read more » Pet Polymers plastic bottle recycling plastic polymer industry plastic raw material plastic recycling plastic recycling in india plastics news asia raw material for plastic
Industry Lanxess’ additive business takes stage at Tire Technology Expo 2016 January 29, 2016 / March 7, 2017 by plasticsinfomart The Rhein Chemie Additives (ADD) business unit of Lanxess will appear at Tire Technology Expo 2016, after the restructuring that took place over a year ago, combining the majority of the company’s additive business under a single roof. Predispersed, polymer-bound additives, processing promoters and both vulcanization and filler activators are among the highlights. The portfolio […] Read more » global plastics industry Pet Polymers plastic extrusion machinery plastic polymer industry plastic processing plastic products Used Plastic Machinery used plastic machinery in india
