The French cosmetics giant L’Oréal has developed and produced the first bottle made of polyethylene, made from industrial gases (carbon). The polymer was obtained at the plant of the French energy and petrochemical group Total together with the American company LanzaTech, which is implementing gas fermentation technologies. The LanzaTech process captures industrial carbon emissions and […]
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Month: November 2020
GlobalData: Pandemic Has Changed Demand for Polyolefins
Demand from the packaging and healthcare segments has kept the polyolefin market afloat amid COVID-19, according to analyst firm GlobalData. The global polyolefin market is expected to contract in 2020 due to weaker end-market demand in areas such as construction, automotive and manufacturing. However, weak demand fueled by the pandemic is partially offset by increased […]
PS contract prices in Europe increased in November by EUR60-70 per tonne
European polystyrene (PS) contract prices rose in November on the back of rising styrene feedstock prices, a slight decline in supply and strong demand, ICIS reported. PS contract prices were finally agreed with an increase of EUR60-70 per tonne for both general purpose polystyrene (PSS / M) and impact resistant PS (HIPS / M). Prices […]
Plastic waste has learned to dissolve: it turns into a new raw material for plastic products
Millions of tons of plastic waste can be efficiently recycled in the near future. For this, a completely new method is supposed to be used. Multilayer plastic materials have become part of our life. They are used as packaging for food and medical products. It is the multi-layer that gives such a film important properties […]
Sorting waste will save money: Ukraine has brought out a “waste formula”
The more people sort the garbage, the less trash will go to the landfill and the cheaper the service for its removal will be. The Cabinet of Ministers adopted a resolution in which he developed a special formula for calculating the tariff for the handling of household waste. “According to the formula, the tariff for […]
TECHNONICOL launches PVC recycling program
TECHNONICOL Corporation, a leading international manufacturer of building materials and systems, has launched a program for the processing of polymers – used drainage, cornice and facade systems made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC), the company said. The pilot project will be implemented in Ryazan at the company’s plant for the production of plastic drainage systems. Products […]
What are Nurdles and why do you need it?
Nurdles, also known as “pre-pellets,” are small, lentil-sized plastic resin pellets that are used as raw materials for the production of everyday plastic products. These lightweight granules are also a major source of microplastic contamination. Easily caught by the wind when spilled during transport or handling, they wash or float on waterways, oceans and beaches. […]
Desiccant additive will help in winter
In the autumn-winter period, the moisture content of the initial polymer raw material increases due to increased atmospheric humidity or condensation due to temperature differences. Drying equipment in such conditions may not be able to cope even if available. The Aleko Group of Companies offers to use a proven and effective solution – an additive-desiccant, […]
Ukraine will introduce European directives on air protection and waste management
Ukraine has joined the “APENA 2” project, within the framework of which it will introduce the main norms of European legislation on the protection of atmospheric air and waste management. This is reported by UNN with reference to the press service of the State Environmental Inspection. “Protection of atmospheric air and waste management in Ukraine […]
Wog Launches Comprehensive ECO Platform
The goal of the new ECO platform “Before nature with good” is to rationalize the use of natural resources and protect the environment By the end of the year, the company is investing in waste sorting, coffee cake recycling and a battery collection and disposal project. In 2021, Wog plans to expand its participation in […]