Europe refuses plastic. When can Ukraine do this?

The European Parliament adopted a law on a fundamental restriction of the use of plastic and products from it. UNIAN understood when such a ban could be introduced by Ukraine, following the course of European integration. The European Parliament at the end of March approved a bill to reduce the volume of plastic garbage. He […]

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In Ukraine, the first steps are being taken to remove the waste recycling industry from the shadow.

The transfer by the Cabinet of Ministers to local authorities of the ability to set tariffs for the export of sorted and unsorted household waste creates a regulatory framework for the removal of the garbage industry from the shadows. About this in the commentary correspondent GolosUA said the director of the research and development center […]

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Trinseo raises April PS prices in Europe

Trinseo (formerly Styron), a large European manufacturer of polystyrene (PS), announced an increase in April prices for all brands of PS in Europe, the company said. The price increase came into force on April 1, 2018 and is consistent with the terms of current contracts. Thus, the April contract and spot prices of the company […]

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HDPE exports from Europe fell by almost 18% in January

Exports of low pressure polyethylene (HDPE) from Europe to other world markets declined in January this year by 17.7% compared with the same month last year, ICIS reported, citing data from the statistical agency Eurostat. Thus, the export of material from EU countries during the reporting period amounted to 72.39 thousand tons. In January 2018, […]

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How to paint secondary polymers

Almost all plastic products are made in colored form (except for products where transparency is necessary). Color plays a significant role in shaping consumer preferences. By introducing pigments and dyes into the secondary polymers, one can mask the non-uniform color, the wish and give them a presentation. Problems of secondary PE staining and solutions Problem […]

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Drying crushed and washed HDPE and LDPE during processing

One of the key stages in the processing of recycled polymers is the drying of semi-finished and finished granules. It allows you to significantly improve the quality of plastic products and improve the behavior of polymers during extrusion or casting. When recycling plastic waste, the process of separating moisture is inevitable. This article will discuss […]

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