Plastics Industry Plastics News Scientists May Have Just Accidentally Discovered A Solution To Global Plastic Pollution April 19, 2018 / April 19, 2018 by Plastics Infomart Plastic pollution is becoming a growing concern, posing a threat to the environment and wildlife. Because plastic is not biodegradable, tons of it can be found in the world’s landfills and oceans. In fact, an “island” of plastic waste twice the size of Texas — and growing — is floating in the Pacific Ocean. Thankfully, […] Read more » plastics industry
Plastics Industry Plastics News India Nestle Waters plant part of mecca for high-speed bottling April 16, 2018 / April 16, 2018 by Plastics Infomart LOS ANGELES (CN) — A federal class action filed late Thursday accuses food and beverage giant Nestle of misleading consumers about the quality of its Pure Life bottled water, which a recent study found contains high levels of microplastics. The 20-page complaint filed in Los Angeles says the Switzerland-based company “intentionally, negligently and recklessly concealed […] Read more » plastics industry
Plastics Industry Plastics News Plastics News India 64 Pounds of Trash Killed a Sperm Whale in Spain, Scientists Say April 13, 2018 / April 13, 2018 by Plastics Infomart A young sperm whale that washed ashore on the southeast coast of Spain in February most likely died after being unable to digest more than 60 pounds of plastic trash, fish netting and garbage bags in its stomach and intestines, scientists said this month. The 33-foot-long whale was swept onto a rocky beach in Cape […] Read more » plastics industry
Plastics Industry Plastics News Cutting plastics only way say Catholic environmentalists April 9, 2018 / April 9, 2018 by Plastics Infomart Catholic environmentalists have welcomed Government plans for a deposit return scheme to cut plastic bottle waste. Environment Secretary Michael Gove has confirmed that ministers will introduce a deposit return scheme for single use drinks containers such as plastic and glass bottles and aluminium cans in England, subject to consultation. Ellen Teague, of the Columban Justice, […] Read more » plastics industry
Plastics Industry Plastics News Plastics News India Microplastics may enter freshwater and soil via compost April 6, 2018 / April 6, 2018 by Plastics Infomart Composting waste is heralded as being good for the environment. But it turns out that compost collected from homes and grocery stores is a previously unknown source of microplastic pollution, a new study April 4 in Science Advances reports. This plastic gets spread over fields, where it may be eaten by worms and enter the […] Read more » plastics industry Plastics News
Plastics Industry Plastics News Plastics News India Transcontinental beefs up packaging business with $1.32 billion Coveris deal April 6, 2018 / April 6, 2018 by Plastics Infomart (Reuters) – Transcontinental Inc (TCLa.TO) said it would buy the U.S. packaging business of Coveris Holdings S.A. for $1.32 billion (C$1.70 billion) as the Canadian publisher looks to join other top North American companies in the flexible packaging space. The deal almost matched Transcontinental’s $1.52 billion market value as of Thursday’s close and sent its […] Read more » plastics industry
Industry Indoplas, Indopack and Indoprint 2014 attracted over 22,000 visitors September 26, 2014 by plasticsinfomart Indonesia’s tri-sector exhibitions, Indoplas, Indopack and Indoprint 2014 attracted over 22,000 visitors, a 20% increase compared with its last edition in 2012, the organizers, Wahana Kemalaniaga Makmur and Messe Düsseldorf Asia. The three exhibitions showcased new technology and innovations with respect to plastics, packaging, processing and printing industries. “It is heartening and very encouraging to […] Read more » plastics industry Plastics News plastics news india
Industry Registration Opens For Spi’s ‘Business Of Plastics Conference’ At Npe2015 September 19, 2014 by plasticsinfomart Sessions Range from Cyber Security and 3D Printing to Legal Affairs and Advanced Technologies in Three-Day Conference with 37 Presentations WASHINGTON, DC, U.S.A., September 18, 2014: NPE2015 attendees can now register for the “Business of Plastics Conference,” a three-day program held during NPE, which provides business and technical presentations on issues currently of concern to […] Read more » plastics industry Plastics News
