Lilli Manolis Sherman Contributing Editor

Biopolymers 26 Oct 2022

Quality Guidelines of Plastic Waste Feedstock for Pyrolysis

Eunomia’s new study on behalf of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste underscores the need for robust collection and sorting systems to supply quality feedstock for chemical and mechanical recyclers.

Automotive 15 Oct 2022

Momentive Launches New LSRs

Included are FR grades for hard-soft composites, grades for thick-walled parts, and advanced self-lubricating grades.

Automotive 14 Oct 2022

SPE’s Automotive Division Names 2022 Hall of Fame Winner

First mold-in color weatherable grille used on the 1987 VW Golf to be celebrated at the 51st annual SPE Automotive Innovation Awards Competition & Gala.

Recycled Materials 11 Oct 2022

Benvic Expands Offerings of Thermoplastic Compounds

In addition to expanding its PVC compounds portfolio, Benvic now offers polyolefin-based, TPE-based, and bioplastic compounds.

sustainability 10 Oct 2022

Borealis and Bockatech Showcasing Ultra-Lightweight Reusable PP Cups

Use of Borealis PP and Bockatech’s EconCore next-generation foaming technology yields thin-wall, robust and fully recyclable cups.

Biopolymers 4 Oct 2022

BASF Launches Innovative Catalyst to Process Renewable Feedstocks

CircleStar catalyst decreases CO2 footprint in the bioethylene value chain for products ranging from jet fuel to plastics.

Additives 4 Oct 2022

Hallstar Acquires Lanxess’ Polymer Additives Production site in Greensboro, N.C.

Hallstar is gaining new product lines of brominated flame retardants and phthalate-free plasticizers including benzoate and citrate esters.

sustainability 4 Oct 2022

Ineos Styrolution and Coexpan Claim Food Contact Standards for 100% Mechanically Recycled Polystyrene

The food contact standards apply across all dairy product formats using the recycled PS.

Biopolymers 3 Oct 2022

Novel Catalyst for Converting Carbon from Hard-to-Abate Sectors

RenewCo2’s technology can transform carbon into feedstock for carbon-negative, plastics monomers, such as MEG and ethanol.

sustainability 29 Sep 2022

Aquapak Partners with Industrial Physics to Facilitate Transition to Sustainable Packaging

The bioplastics manufacturer and its new testing & inspection partner will create a harmonized set for WVTR testing methods for its Hydropol biodegradable plastic.