Unique plastic alternative wins international James Dyson Award 2019
The bioplastic MarinaTex is made of organic fish waste ordinarily destined for landfill or incineration and locally sourced red algae. Read more
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Groupe Renault co-develops unique fabric made from 100 per cent recycled materials for new Renault Zoé
The patented textile product is made from recycled seatbelts, textile scraps, and plastic bottles, and the innovative short-loop manufacturing process reduces that carbon footprint by 60 per cent compared to the standard process Read more
ePac UK looks forward to grand opening
ePac will be welcoming 200 guests for the official opening ceremony and tour of the 24,000 sq ft site, where multiple HP Indigo 20000 digital presses and class-leading pouch-making equipment will serve the local market with custom-printed packaging Read more
Zotefoams appoints Paul Turner to Board of MuCell Extrusion
Turner has over 35 years of experience in the chemical industry, holding senior executive roles with organisations including Dow, LyondellBasell, and Borealis Read more
Void Technologies VO+ LLDPE film tested by RecyClass
VO+ technology engineers a nano-voided structure into polymers to minimise the material used in a package by decreasing the density of the polymer Read more
BASF acquires 3D printing service provider Sculpteo
The agreement was signed on November 14th and is expected to become effective in the next few weeks, pending regulatory approval by the relevant authorities Read more
PLASTICS applauds introduction of RECOVER Act to improve US recycling infrastructure
The bill, which establishes a recycling infrastructure programme within the Environmental Protection Agency, puts federal funding towards building new recycling technology and programmes to help increase collection rates Read more
Addmaster (UK) attends CIAA for the first time
The company was represented for the first time at China's biggest industry conference for antimicrobial products. Read more
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AIMPLAS joins MULTICIDE project to help fight against hospital infections
The project will study the effectiveness of disinfecting agents, immediate-action biocidal polymers, and nanostructured materials that allow for gradual, controlled release of encapsulated disinfecting molecules. Read more
Runners at north Wales' largest running event face littering disqualification
Runners at Sunday's Conwy Half Marathon were warned they would be disqualified if they dropped litter during the race. Read more
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Manchester University hosts world’s first graphene hackathon
A key aim of the hackathon is to make graphene innovation more accessible to all those looking to explore its potential. Read more
Berry CPI continues award winning momentum
Berry CPI has been awarded Highly Commended in three categories, while Philip Fletcher from Berry Promens has also been named the packaging industry’s Rising Star for 2019. Read more
Richard Brown to step down as MD of RJG
In his time at the business, Brown led the company to be a PIA finalist six times, winning Best Business Initiative in 2014 and 2018 Read more
Recycling Technologies announces completion of collection phase of Tesco trial
The second stage of the trial involves Recycling Technologies analysing the plastic waste and preparing it for processing Read more
Raumedic develops plasticiser-free PVC-alternative medical tubing
For medical and pharmaceutical tubing, Raumedic can offer both polypropylene and polyurethane, as both materials are drug tolerable, although their use must be considered on a case-by-case basis before the products are developed Read more
KLM
KLM makes tools from PET bottles
Empty PET bottles from its flights are delivered to a recycling company in exchange for high-quality plastic pellets. Read more
