Plastics Industry Production Problem Solved, One Pellet at a Time May 16, 2018 by Plastics Infomart Microban, located in Huntersville, North Carolina, is a company specializing in polymer and textiles that produces antimicrobial and antifungal technologies. On the surface, Microban’s product is relatively unassuming: tiny, hard pellets of plastic, each about the size of a popcorn kernel, but found in more than 1,000 products in 30 countries–architectural window shades, countertops, bath […] Read more » plastics industry
Plastics Industry Real problem: Biodegradable plastic is the way out to curb pollution May 14, 2018 by Plastics Infomart Earth, the only place where life can exist, is fast losing its life-supporting ability due to ever-increasing negative changes brought about by human activities. Of the myriad reasons causing such a decline, an important one is pollution caused by the presence or introduction of such substances in the environment that harm the ecosystem, or have […] Read more » plastics industry
Plastics Industry Plastics Industry Association releases bioplastics report May 14, 2018 by Plastics Infomart The Plastics Industry Association, Washington, has released a Plastics Market Watch report titled “Watching: Bioplastics” that says bioplastics are in a growth stage and will outpace the economy as a whole by attracting new investments and entrants into the sector. The report also says new products and manufacturing technologies will be introduced to make bioplastics […] Read more » plastics industry
Plastics Industry Stay Social: Follow NPE2018 on Social Media May 10, 2018 / May 10, 2018 by Plastics Infomart Live tweets, real-time updates on special events, photos and videos of the technology and equipment on the show floor, attendee and exhibitor interactions–find all of these and much more on the official NPE2018 social media accounts, says Teena Pham, marketing manager for Trade Shows at the Plastics Industry Association. Stay connected throughout the show by […] Read more » plastics industry
Plastics Industry Clariant showcases support for North America’s plastics industry growth May 9, 2018 / May 9, 2018 by Plastics Infomart Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, turns the spotlight on its increasing on-the-ground support and innovation focus for North America’s four key plastics application segments at NPE 2018. Clariant is pushing forward with plans for growth in the region by advancing R&D competencies, and increasing its manufacturing footprint and technical capabilities across its 50+ […] Read more » plastics industry
Plastics Industry NPE ’18: Industry organisation unveils plastics educational tool May 8, 2018 / May 8, 2018 by Plastics Infomart ORLANDO (ICIS)–This Is Plastics, an educational resource created to turn industry employees into ambassadors, was announced on Monday by the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) at this year’s National Plastics Exposition (NPE). The website offers educational tools such as stories and interactive media that cover industry-related issues such as litter, plastic taxes, bag bans, industry innovations […] Read more » plastics industry
Plastics Industry Plastics News Wimbledon serves up a ban on plastic straws May 4, 2018 / May 4, 2018 by Plastics Infomart No plastic straws will be used at this year’s Wimbledon Championships, the All England Lawn Tennis Club has announced. Last year more than 400,000 plastic straws were used during the tournament. But this year, as part of its sustainability approach, Wimbledon will not be using them during the Grand Slam. In February it was estimated […] Read more » plastics industry
Environment Plastics Industry Plastics News Companies sign up to pledge to cut plastic pollution April 27, 2018 by Plastics Infomart More than 40 companies have signed up to a pact to cut plastic pollution over the next seven years. The firms, which include Coca-Cola and Asda, have promised to honour a number of pledges such as eliminating single-use packaging through better design. They have joined the government, trade associations and campaigners to form the UK […] Read more » plastics industry
