Lilli Manolis Sherman

Lilli Manolis Sherman Contributing Editor

Additives

Diverse Additives Portfolio for Mechanical Recycling of Plastics

Evonik’s Tego Cycle additives developed to work at each stage along the entire mechanical recycling value chain.

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TPE Made with 50% PCR Derived from End-of-Life Tires

Prism Worldwide has commercialized its first TPE with this type of recycled content based on its patented technology.  

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Topas Cyclic Olefin Copolymer Recognized for Recyclability with PE Film

Polyplastics’ COC has earned broader recognition from the Association of Plastics Recyclers (APR).

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Biopolymers

Amorphous PHA Gets Green Light from FDA for Food-Contact Applications

FDA listing clears the way for CJ Biomaterials’ amorphous polyhydroxyalkanoate to be used in the manufacture of food contact materials sold in the U.S.

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Extrusion

NOVA’s BOPE-HD Film Resin Gains in Globally Available Flexible Food Packaging Applications

Positioned as a recyclable packaging alternative to traditional BOPET films, BOPE-HD film is now available from companies such as Inteplast, JK Materials, Oben Group, and Polivouga.

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rPET Reprocessor & Formulator Verdaco to Plant New Roots in South Carolina

Innovation center of excellence & rPET manufacturing facility set to open in June.

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TotalEnergies Corbion Offers PLA with Recycled Content

The company now has grades with up to 30% PIR and PCR content and has set up a number of closed-loop systems

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sustainability

Kraiburg TPE Expands Range of TPEs with ISCC PLUS Certification

The expanded range supports customers in the consumer and medical sectors in next steps toward a circular economy.

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polyolefins

Halogen-Free Flame Retardant for Crosslinked & Non-Crosslinked PE Foams

Tosaf’s FR9185PE masterbatch reportedly helps prevent the spread and acceleration of fire even at low concentrations.

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Biopolymers

Home-Compostable Extrusion Coating for Paper-Based Food Packaging

BASF has added a certified home as well as industrial compostable grade to its Ecovio portfolio for cold and hot food packaging.  

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CMA Experts Discuss Polyolefins Outlook for Next Five Years

A significant challenge facing the North American polyolefins industry may be maintaining economically feasible production rates while simultaneously ensuring a steady product flow to both domestic and global markets  

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Additives

Transesterification Inhibitor for PET and Polyester Alloys

CAI’s new additive masterbatch boost thermal stability of polyester compounds.  

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