New Plastics Economy Global Commitment spring 2019 report launched
Major companies are publicly disclosing their annual plastic packaging volumes, marking an important step towards greater transparency in today's plastic system Read more
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Den Braven invests in reusable packaging produced from recycled tubes of seal and glue
To be able to distribute the All-in-one Seal promotion, consisting of 12 tubes together with 12 spouts, Den Braven decided to contact DS Smith Plastics to design a universal packaging to be used in both brick and mortar and online shops Read more
Robots take their pick in plastic moulding application
The MK5, which also supports integrated leak testing of plastic containers is based on a Q-series PLC, a MELFA six-axis articulated arm robot and a GOT Series touch-screen HMI Read more
Ralph Lauren unveils Earth Polo made from 100 per cent recycled materials
The Earth Polo was produced in partnership with First Mile, an organisation with a global mission focused on sustainability and positive social impact Read more
Aquila
Aquila pushes forward in development of impact protection gloves
Aquila is at the forefront of development of superior impact protection to ensure the best in glove safety and usability, finding that impact pads made from TPE and TPR can aid wearability and enhance dexterity Read more
Krause, Frank
LANXESS exhibits material innovations for batteries and electromobility at the Battery Show
LANXESS have also developed tailor-made polyamides and polybutylene terephthalates under the Durethan and Pocan brands for components of the lithium-ion battery, the electric powertrain and the charging infrastructure Read more
Suez publishes review of Defra producer-responsibility proposals
The report is a follow-up to Suez’s ‘Unpackaging extended producer responsibility report’, which was published in September 2018 and set out ten principles for the UK to achieve a world-class producer-responsibility regime Read more
SABIC ULTEM gives eyewear frames from Zhengda Optical a lightweight metal look for high comfort with style
The Chinese company injection moulds frames for ULTEM resin, a PEI resin that can be metallised to produce highly attractive designs Read more
University of Birmingham study set to track the sources of plastic pollution
The 100 Plastic Rivers Project is engaging with scientists in more than 60 locations worldwide to sample water and sediment in rivers, with an aim of better understanding of how plastics are transported and transformed in rivers Read more
Princes
Princes to increase its use of recycled plastic again
The company will roll out 50 per cent recycled shrink-wrap packaging. Read more
pacoon
Mondi and Pacoon collaborate to offer a roadmap for making packaging more sustainable
The companies will also deliver information on recycling behaviour including an interactive map demonstrating differing waste approaches across the globe. Read more
CRP Technology launches Windform P1 for high-speed production-grade 3D printing
Windform P1 is a PA material with superior mechanical properties, and has been engineered for a faster production of small end-use parts in higher volumes at lower cost, with detailed surface resolution Read more
Kingspan launches ocean plastic clean-up partnership and aim to recycle one billion plastic bottles annually by 2025
This recycling initiative is part of a broader Kingspan programme, together with the company’s 2020 Net Zero Energy manufacturing target to produce its energy-saving products in a low carbon and environmentally responsible way Read more
