In the ASEAN region, the move towards “zero waste” poses a huge task
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Dear [FIRSTNAME],
In the ASEAN region, the move towards “zero waste” poses a huge task, yet, new technological and material solutions are paving the way to alleviate the plastic waste problem through advanced recycling and using recycled materials to create new products. |
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Accelerating the transition towards a circular economy
The “2021 ASEAN Manufacturing Summit: Creating a Circular Economy for Plastics” was held on May 20, 2021 through Ringier Events’ virtual platform. The webinar, which also included a business matching and exhibit, focused on automation, smart manufacturing, material innovations and recycling techniques – and how these can help improve waste management and reuse of recycled plastics. More... |
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High-performing compostable coffee pods
NatureWorks and IMA Coffee have entered into a joint strategic partnership aimed at accelerating the market for high performing K-Cup compatible compostable single-serve coffee pods in North America. More...
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Bottle-to-bottle system from Erema doubles Resilux capacity
The new VACUNITE® bottle-to-bottle system enables Resilux to significantly raise its production of food grade recycled PET. The new investment has been made in response to increased customer demand and the expectation that production will only increase in the future. More...
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Partnership for advanced recycling
Dow and Mura Technology have entered into a partnership to help keep plastic waste out of the environment. The collaboration will support the rapid scaling of Mura’s new HydroPRSTM (Hydrothermal Plastic Recycling Solution) advanced recycling process aimed at preventing plastic and carbon from entering the natural environment while creating the feedstocks for a sustainable, circular plastics economy. More...
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Monomaterial and digital recycling solutions
Reifenhäuser’s production machines for monomaterial composites as well as other components help solve today's plastic recycling challenge that lies primarily in the material mix which is difficult to separate in the recycling phase. More...
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World's first climate-neutral polycarbonate
Covestro displayed the artwork "Garden" at Chinaplas 2021 where in the 'garden' of colours, the plates below the blossoms are made of recycled polycarbonate water bottles, forming the "Beautiful Recycling Flower". More...
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