Deputies of the Kalush city council adopted an appeal to the President and the government of Ukraine regarding the situation with the Karpatneftekhim enterprise (Kalush, Ukraine), which was on the verge of stopping, the local newspaper Neftekhimik-Kalush reports. “The Kalush city council is concerned about the situation that is taking shape at Karpatneftekhim LLC and […]
Northeast Asian import prices drop to 18-week low
Import prices for ethylene in Northeast Asia fell to an 18-week low, as the outbreak of coronavirus in China continues to curb production in the country, ICIS reports. The fall in oil and naphtha prices strengthened the downward mood. Although local authorities in China have largely lifted restrictions on traffic, domestic sales of ethylene derivatives […]
In New York, a ban on the sale of plastic bags came into force
The stores will sell paper bags. For each paper bag, businesses will pay 5 cents to the local budget. In New York, a ban on the sale of disposable plastic bags has come into force. Instead, the stores will offer paper bags. This was reported by Gromadske with reference to The Guardian. The ban will […]
EBA has established a committee on pro-ecology and sustainable development
The new committee of the European Business Association will focus on promoting eco-modernization of enterprises. February 25, the European Business Association announced the creation of a committee that will deal with industrial ecology and sustainable development. The Committee on Industrial Ecology and Sustainable Development at the European Business Association intends to focus on improving Ukrainian […]
HDPE imports from Europe fell by 28% in November
Imports of low-pressure polyethylene (HDPE) to Europe in November fell by 28% compared with the same period a year earlier, reports ICIS. Previously, Saudi Arabia was the main supplier of IPA for European buyers, but in 2019 the United States became the largest supplier in Europe. Although the Middle East regained its position as a […]
Extrusion know-how: made in Japan
Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, The Japan Steel Works, Ltd (JSW) is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-performance extrusion lines. In 2017, the TEXenter technical center was opened in the Düsseldorf Benrate district, just ten kilometers from the European headquarters of Japan Steel Works Europe GmbH. Extrusion reporters recently visited the facility to speak […]
Imports of injection molded PET granules to Ukraine increased by 37% in January
According to the results of the first month of the year, the volumes of deliveries of bottled PET to Ukraine increased by 37% to 12.5 thousand tons against 9.1 thousand tons for the same period in 2019, the Market Report said in a message to DataScope. In December last year, imports amounted to 9.4 thousand […]
Secondary granule of polyethylene. The structure and properties.
As a product of the polymerization of ethylene, any type of polyethylene (PE) is represented by the chemical formula C2H4. But, if primary polyethylene is the result of polymerization of ethylene, then the secondary granule of polyethylene is the result of the processing of waste primary polyethylene. We will analyze the main differences between the […]
BASF and Fabbri create biodegradable packaging film
BASF and the Fabbri group of companies have developed a biodegradable film for food packaging, the manufacturer said. Based on the certified biodegradable material ecovio, created by BASF, the Fabbri group of companies produces highly transparent stretch film Nature Fresh. This product is the first certified biodegradable film for food products, combining optimal breathability, long […]
The Russian economy expects an increase in food prices and an increase in waste after the introduction of a ban on polymer packaging
The Russian economy is expected to increase prices for dairy products, meat and fish, groceries and bakery products by almost 10%, as well as a large-scale increase in the volume of food and paper waste after the ban on polymer packaging, Kommersant reports citing research by scientists of the Higher School of Public Administration (HSHA) […]