Polymers

Life Cycle Analysis of food-quality polystyrene recycling options confirms significant CO2 savings

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
Organic polymers, Materials, Polymers, Thermoplastics, Commodity chemicals, Water conservation, Plastic recycling, Energy conversion, Recycling, Polystyrene, Incineration, Depolymerization

It shows excellent results for the three innovative recycling processes high purity mechanical recycling, dissolution and depolymerisation compared to the end-of-life option incineration and the production of virgin polystyrene.

Key Points: 
  • It shows excellent results for the three innovative recycling processes high purity mechanical recycling, dissolution and depolymerisation compared to the end-of-life option incineration and the production of virgin polystyrene.
  • The LCA focused on closed loop recycling routes back to food contact quality:
    High purity mechanical recycling of polystyrene feedstock from separate collection saves approx.
  • 80% of CO2 emissions compared to incineration and conventional production of virgin polystyrene.
  • This LCA study of polystyrene was performed by the leading research institute Neue Materialien Bayreuth GmbH (NMB).

Life Cycle Analysis of food-quality polystyrene recycling options confirms significant CO2 savings

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
Organic polymers, Materials, Polymers, Thermoplastics, Commodity chemicals, Water conservation, Plastic recycling, Energy conversion, Recycling, Polystyrene, Incineration, Depolymerization

It shows excellent results for the three innovative recycling processes high purity mechanical recycling, dissolution and depolymerisation compared to the end-of-life option incineration and the production of virgin polystyrene.

Key Points: 
  • It shows excellent results for the three innovative recycling processes high purity mechanical recycling, dissolution and depolymerisation compared to the end-of-life option incineration and the production of virgin polystyrene.
  • The LCA focused on closed loop recycling routes back to food contact quality:
    High purity mechanical recycling of polystyrene feedstock from separate collection saves approx.
  • 80% of CO2 emissions compared to incineration and conventional production of virgin polystyrene.
  • This LCA study of polystyrene was performed by the leading research institute Neue Materialien Bayreuth GmbH (NMB).

Global Consumer Brands Unveil World’s First Enzymatically Recycled Bottles

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
Packaging, Chemicals, Plastics, Environment, Manufacturing, Materials, Goods economics), Energy conservation, Matter, Bottles, Polymers, Carbios, PET bottle recycling, RPET, PepsiCo, Plastic recycling, Plastic bottle, Enzymatic Recycling, Carbios, ENZYMATIC RECYCLING, CARBIOS

The promise of endlessly recycled PET plastic is one step closer today, as the Consortium Carbios, LOral, Nestl Waters, PepsiCo and Suntory Beverage & Food Europe announces the successful production of the worlds first food-grade PET plastic bottles produced entirely from enzymatically recycled plastic.

Key Points: 
  • The promise of endlessly recycled PET plastic is one step closer today, as the Consortium Carbios, LOral, Nestl Waters, PepsiCo and Suntory Beverage & Food Europe announces the successful production of the worlds first food-grade PET plastic bottles produced entirely from enzymatically recycled plastic.
  • Carbios patented enzymatic PET recycling process enables a wide variety of PET plastics to be recycled into virgin quality, food grade rPET.
  • Together, these brands will work to scale this innovation to help meet the global demand for sustainable packaging solutions.
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    The successful completion of these initial food-grade bottles is a major milestone in the Consortiums validation of Carbios technology.

Global Epoxy Resin Market to 2027 - Size, Share, Outlook and Opportunity Analysis - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Chemicals, Plastics, Manufacturing, Materials, Synthetic resins, Thermosetting plastics, Chemistry, Building materials, Adhesives, Organic polymers, Epoxy, Polymers, Resin, Thermoset polymer matrix, Waterborne resins

The "Epoxy Resin Market - Size, Share, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis, 2019 - 2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Epoxy Resin Market - Size, Share, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis, 2019 - 2027" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Epoxy resin is a polymer produced by copolymerization of an epoxide with a compound that consists of two hydroxyl groups.
  • Epoxy resin is high-performance resins that have excellent properties such as high thermal stability, resistance to corrosion, high mechanical strength, durability, and superior adhesion.
  • The global epoxy resins market has witnessed significant growth in recent past years, owing to the rise in growth in construction industry and industrial development in Asia Pacific region.

Global Bio-Polylactic Acid Market Forecast to 2026 - Cumulative Impact of COVID-19 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Chemicals, Plastics, Manufacturing, Materials, Organic polymers, Plastics, Polyesters, Thermoplastics, Transparent materials, Polymers, Polylactic acid, Polyethylene terephthalate

The "Bio-Polylactic Acid Market Research Report by Raw Material, by End User, by Region - Global Forecast to 2026 - Cumulative Impact of COVID-19" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Bio-Polylactic Acid Market Research Report by Raw Material, by End User, by Region - Global Forecast to 2026 - Cumulative Impact of COVID-19" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Based on Form, the Bio-Polylactic Acid Market was examined across Coatings, Fiber, and Films & Sheets.
  • Based on End User, the Bio-Polylactic Acid Market was examined across Agriculture, Automotive, Electronics, Medical, Packaging, and Textile.
  • Based on Geography, the Bio-Polylactic Acid Market was examined across the Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Europe, Middle East & Africa.

Avient Collaborates with Oceanworks® to Expand Use of Recycled Ocean Plastics

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Monday, June 14, 2021
Water conservation, Materials, Articles, Nature, Polymers, Energy conservation, Plastic recycling, Thermoplastic elastomer, Plastic, Recycling, Marine debris

Recycled ocean and ocean-bound plastics are those recovered from the ocean, waterways, and ocean-bound collection zones within 50 km of a coastline.

Key Points: 
  • Recycled ocean and ocean-bound plastics are those recovered from the ocean, waterways, and ocean-bound collection zones within 50 km of a coastline.
  • Building on the 2020 launch of reSound R recycled content thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) created with Oceanworks recycled plastics, Avient and Oceanworks are now collaborating on an expanded recycled ocean plastics portfolio.
  • "Oceanworks maintains the largest global marketplace for recycled ocean plastics and brings knowledge and capability that are invaluable to building this new portfolio."
  • Avient's solutions with Oceanworks' recycled ocean plastics content are available globally and can be utilized in a variety of TPE and engineered thermoplastic formulations.

PSS Industrial Group Announces Entry Into PVF Market

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Friday, June 11, 2021
Organic polymers, Polymers, Organic compounds, Fluoropolymers, Plastics, Polyvinyl fluoride, Thermoplastics, PSS

HOUSTON, June 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- PSS Industrial Group, a leading service provider and value-added distributor supplying a diverse base of customers in the energy and industrial industries, today announced its entry into the pipe, valve and fittings ("PVF") market to expand the extensive product lines currently offered through its distribution network.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, June 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- PSS Industrial Group, a leading service provider and value-added distributor supplying a diverse base of customers in the energy and industrial industries, today announced its entry into the pipe, valve and fittings ("PVF") market to expand the extensive product lines currently offered through its distribution network.
  • Adding PVF products to its network allows PSS Industrial Group to continue supporting its existing midstream customer base, while also enabling the company to further diversify into other markets such as downstream and industrial, gas utility and distribution, and drilling and exploration customers.
  • PSS Industrial Group's entrance in the PVF market arises through a combination of internal resources and procurement of the assets of an existing PVF business.
  • Robert Workman, CEO of PSS Industrial Group added, "I am very happy to welcome Colby with his extensive background in the PVF industry and the other new members of the PVF division into the PSSI family.

Global Sulfone Polymers Market Report 2021 - Lightweighting, Design Flexibility and Autoclavability Drives Adoption of Fulfone Ploymers in Medical Applications - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, June 10, 2021
Chemicals, Plastics, Manufacturing, Articles, Academic disciplines, Plastics, Polymers, 3D printing, Polyphenylsulfone, Branches of science, Sulfone, Analytics, Compound annual growth rate

The "Sulfone Polymers - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Sulfone Polymers - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • This segment currently accounts for a 30.6% share of the global Sulfone Polymers market.
  • In the global Polyphenylsulfone (PPSU) segment, USA, Canada, Japan, China and Europe will drive the 4.7% CAGR estimated for this segment.
  • The 293-page report presents concise insights into how the pandemic has impacted production and the buy side for 2020 and 2021.

A&R Logistics Chosen as 3PL Provider by Epsilyte

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Thursday, June 10, 2021
Supply chain management, Building insulation materials, Insulators, Organic polymers, Organic compounds, Polymers, Human activities, Logistics, Third-party logistics, Supply chain, Geofoam, Polystyrene

HOUSTON, June 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A&R Logistics , North America's leading supply chain services company to the chemical industry, announced today that it was chosen by Epsilyte as its third-party logistics ("3PL") provider to manage much of its complex global supply chain.

Key Points: 
  • HOUSTON, June 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A&R Logistics , North America's leading supply chain services company to the chemical industry, announced today that it was chosen by Epsilyte as its third-party logistics ("3PL") provider to manage much of its complex global supply chain.
  • Epsilyte is one of the largest manufacturers in the U.S. of expandable polystyrene, which is commonly used in packaging, insulating panels and geofoam products.
  • A&R's supply chain platform is uniquely positioned to provide a complete line of service offerings for the chemical industry.
  • A&R Logistics Holdings, Inc. is a leading supply chain services company providing dry and liquid bulk transportation services, warehousing & packaging, distribution, export, in-plant, and third-party logistics solutions to numerous multinational companies within the chemical industry.

Scotch & Soda and Plastic Whale Launch Plastic Fishing Boat Made From Recycled Bottles From the Amsterdam Canals

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Thursday, June 3, 2021
Organic polymers, Water conservation, Articles, Materials, Plastics, Energy conservation, Polymers, Canals of Amsterdam, Transport in Amsterdam, Plastic recycling, Keizersgracht, Plastic pollution

Made from recycled plastic waste collected from the city's main canals, the boat is named 'The Free Spirit of Amsterdam'.

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  • Made from recycled plastic waste collected from the city's main canals, the boat is named 'The Free Spirit of Amsterdam'.
  • Plastic Whale makes it its mission to collect plastic from the water during plastic fishing trips together with companies, schools and individuals.
  • In 2019, they collected around 50,000 plastic bottles from the three main canals of Amsterdam: Herengracht, Prinsengracht and Keizersgracht.
  • Plastic Whale owns a fleet of boats made from the PET (polyethylene terephthalate) bottles that they've collected from the canals.