The August contract prices of acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS) in the European market increased against the backdrop of the growth of quotations of raw materials, ICIS sources told the market. Thus, the prices of ABS in the region were raised by EUR20 per tonne in both the upper and lower price ranges, compared to the levels of […]
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Month: August 2018
Procter & Gamble will produce a package of 100% recycled plastic
Plastic packaging for Fairy and Head & Shoulders (brands Procter & Gamble) will be made from completely recycled materials, including plastic waste collected on the seashore. It is known that plastic extracted from the ocean and collected on beaches is difficult to reuse due to deterioration in quality over time, however the iconic P & […]
Electronic Newsletter “MusOboz” (Garbage Review)
We bring to your attention the electronic newsletter “MusOboz” (Garbage Review), which is intended for practitioners in the field of processing of secondary polymers and other wastes. “MusOboz” will not only provide useful information for your work, but also allow you to send your own offers to potential customers and business partners, without resorting to […]
Purchasing activity in the market of tubular HDPE in Europe decreased
Trading activity in the European market of low-pressure polyethylene pipes (HDPE) has dropped in recent weeks, as activity in the Asian market slowed and prices went down, ICIS reported. Until recently, Asia, especially China, was buying huge amounts of material to meet the needs of new projects for the production of petrochemical products from coal, […]
10 thousand hectares of landfills: Ukraine is buried under waste
Now in Ukraine, only according to official data, under dumps almost 10 thousand hectares. In general, 7% of our territory is littered with various wastes. What to say, when garbage in Ukraine – this is already life-threatening. People were already dying in the dumps. After extinguishing the fire under a multimeter avalanche of garbage at […]
Russia plans to impose sanctions against a number of Ukrainian companies and businessmen
Russia plans to impose sanctions against a number of companies and businessmen of Ukraine, reports Afn.by. The publication notes that in the near future, Russian President Putin will sign a decree “On the application of measures of influence (countermeasures) to ensure the security of the Russian Federation against Ukraine,” which provides for the imposition of […]
PP prices in Europe have been prolonged for August deliveries since July
Prices of polypropylene (PP) in the European free trade market remained in August at the level of the previous month, with most of the deals already concluded this month, ICIS reported. All buyers of products manufactured on the basis of propylene were forced to pay prices for EUR8 per tonne higher for August deliveries compared […]
Deliveries of US PE to China will be disrupted after the introduction of duties by both countries
Import of American low-pressure polyethylene (HDPE) and linear polyethylene (LDPE) to China will be disrupted after the introduction of duties by both countries since August 23, ICIS reports. Chinese buyers who have already ordered material from the US may have to re-export cargo at lower prices from other regions. Two countries have announced the implementation […]
In France in 2019 will introduce a commission for unfit for processing plastic
France plans to introduce a penalty system in 2019, which will increase the cost of consumer goods with packaging from unsuitable for processing plastic. This is written by Euractiv, the “EP” reports. The project is part of the commitment to use only recycled plastic throughout the country by 2025, said the Ministry of the Environment […]
Scientists have created from the resin fire resistant artificial wood
Researchers from China managed to find a formula with which you can create a polymer-like wood. It is extremely similar in quality to a conventional tree. However, it has more fire resistance, which can make it more in demand on the market. Already for many hundreds of years the tree is one of the most […]