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Geleen (NL), 1 December 2020 - Driven by a shared vision of sustainability and strong collaboration, DSM, SABIC, Cepsa, Fibrant, and Viscofan have together created a multi-barrier casing for meat products made via advanced recycling of…

Borealis eliminates single-use plastic cups at its four sites in Belgium as part of a close-the-loop pilot project Founded on the principles of Reduce – Reuse – Recycle, the project reduces plastic material use by a factor of 20 1.5…

The Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI) is celebrating its 70 th year. Formed in 1950 as the Thermoplastic Pipe Division of the Society of the Plastics Industry (SPI), PPI is now the leading North American trade association representing all…

At next year’s NPE2021: The Plastics Show, the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) will present its inaugural William R. Carteaux Leadership Award to an industry professional who has achieved distinction…

The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS), producers of NPE: The Plastics Show, announced that NPE2021 will be home to 13 distinct Technology Zones offering attendees the chance to see firsthand how the power of plastics will…

The days of disposable plastic products are numbered – alternatives are needed. The success of LastObject’s reusable cotton swabs shows that the market is ready for change. The company’s basic and beauty cotton swabs are both made of…

Spectrum Plastics Group –the market leading specialty medical packaging, component and contract manufacturer, has closed on the acquisition of PeelMaster Medical Packaging Corporation (“PeelMaster”). Based in Niles, Illinois, PeelMaster…

Researchers put GPS and satellite tags in plastic bottles in the Ganges and the Bay of Bengal. The maximum distance tracked was 2,845km (1,768 miles) in 94 days. The study, led by researchers from the University of Exeter and ZSL…

ProAmpac, a leader in flexible packaging, today announced that it has acquired Rosenbloom Groupe Inc., Hymopack Ltd. and Dyne-A-Pak, private businesses based in Canada that manufacture packaging products. Terms of the transaction were not…

If you were given a product that would help make your life easier for just 12 minutes but would have a negative impact on the planet for up to 1000 years, would you use it? The average use-life of a plastic bag is precisely that. 12…