The COM4PHA project develops new biodegradable bioplastics
The aim is to be able to process them using conventional technologies so that they can be used in applications that are currently occupied by petroleum-derived plastics.
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Award-winning flood protection made from recycled plastic
Danish Urban Water Retention (UWR) developed an innovative modular system, assembled like Legos, to manage stormwater and prevent flooding in urban settings.
PRSE draws over 13,000 attendees for first time in its nine-year history
The Plastics Recycling Show Europe shattered records in Amsterdam with over 500 exhibitors, more than 75 expert speakers, and an all-time high of 13,325 attendees over the two days.
Avient to present a broad array of sustainable materials solutions at Chinaplas 2025
Avient Corporation, an innovator of materials solutions, will showcase its portfolio of advanced and sustainable products and services and host three technical seminars at Chinaplas 2025.
Emirates Biotech selects Samsung E&A as contractor for its PLA production plant
Emirates Biotech has selected Samsung E&A as the contractor for its upcoming Polylactic Acid production plant in the United Arab Emirates. The strategic project, officially named Falcon PLA Project, will deliver a cutting-edge facility producing a biodegradable and environmentally friendly plastic alternative and solidifies Emirates Biotech’s commitment to environmental responsibility and innovation.
Polyethylene market analysis in April 2025: Market turmoil
Recently, there has been some turmoil in the market, caused by actions taken by the White House administration and reactions from China and the European Union. Market participants closely followed the changing situation regarding tariffs.
Wittmann presents SmartPower with electric injection unit at the Plastpol
From May 20 to 23, Wittmann Battenfeld Polska will present to trade visitors its latest injection molding technology at the Plastpol in Kielce, Poland, at booth No. 6-08 in hall 6.
Reifenhäuser at Chinaplas 2025
At Chinaplas 2025, the Reifenhäuser Group will present its latest technological innovations for the efficient and sustainable production of plastic films.
Sustainability par excellence: EcoVadis awards Kraiburg TPE with gold medal
Following several awards for the individual sites in Germany, Malaysia and the USA in previous years, Kraiburg TPE has been awarded a gold medal as an overall company for the first time by the renowned assessment company EcoVadis 2025.
Italy at Chinaplas
The 37th edition of Chinaplas will feature around forty Italian companies in the nearly 1,300-square-metre national pavilion organised by Amaplast, the trade association representing approximately 170 manufacturers of machinery, equipment, and moulds for plastics and rubber.
UK shoppers concered about harmful microplastics according to new research by Aquapak
New research from Aquapak shows that 58% of UK shoppers see the effect of plastic breaking down to microplastics in the ocean and waterways as their biggest concern when it comes to the damage plastic causes to the environment.
Vecoplan at Plastpol 2025
Vecoplan will present the innovative VIZ 1300 with HiTorc and automatically adjustable counter knives at the Plastpol international plastics trade fair in Kielce, Poland.