Lilli Manolis Sherman

Lilli Manolis Sherman Contributing Editor

polyolefins

SABIC & Partners Collaborate to Produce 'Revolutionary' Thermoplastic Composite Vehicle Panel

Cost-effective and lightweight vehicle panels produced using SABIC’s Udmax tape in a one-shot compression molding process challenges panels made of metal or thermosets.

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polystyrene

First Production of Virgin Polystyrene from Only Depolymerized Material

INEOS Stryrolution completes test runs producing virgin PS from 100% recycled styrene monomer—practical proof of the recyclability of polystyrene.

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Postconsumer

Eastman Launches Chemical Recycling Innovation for Complex Plastic Waste

Eastman’s ‘carbon renewal technology’ can recycle difficult to recycle plastic waste such as flexible packaging and films.

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business

Free, On-Campus 'Asaclean University' Purging Know-How Program

Sun Plastech has launched a free purging educational program with an on-campus presentation at the University of Akron’s National Polymer Innovation Center.

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Flexible Packaging Made by Bemis, TC Transcontinental Key Among FPA's 2019 Award Winners

FPA’s 2019 highest achievement award given to Molson Coors 12-pack cooler bag produced by Bemis.

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Packaging

Dow and BiologiQ Collaborate on Evaluation of Plant-Based Polymers

Partners are exploring potential synergies between BiologiQ’s NuPlasticQ biopolymer and Dow’s PE resin portfolio

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polystyrene

Flat or Lower Resin Prices—Except for PS, PVC

Lower prices of feedstocks, slowed demand, record-high inventories, and lower-priced imports impacted resin prices.

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Is a New Crop of Processors Emerging with More Materials Know-How?

Recent graduates of plastics education programs appear to be closing a longstanding gap in processors' contributions to materials selection for applications.

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Packaging

FPA Report Shows Flexible Packaging 'Shines' Compared to Other Packaging Formats

Results of a life cycle analysis case study showed a coffee stand-up flexible pouch has a more favorable environmental outcome than the other package formats by a wide margin.

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Testing

Exact Metrology Scans Bobblehead for Museum

The company’s Hexagon Romer features simplicity of operation and reliable 3D measurement.

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PVC

Nova Chemicals is Exclusive "Platinum Sustainability Sponsor" of 2019 Canada Winter Games

The sponsorship is targeted to help fund sustainable practices at The Games, as well as enduring community resources. 

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Commodity Resins

Braskem Moves Closer to Developing 'Green' PET

With Danish technology partner, Braskem has started up renewable MEG demonstration unit. 

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