polyolefins
Fungi Makes Meal of Polypropylene
University of Sydney researchers identify two strains of fungi that can biodegrade hard to recycle plastics like PP.
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New Facility Refreshes Post-Consumer PP by Washing Out Additives, Contaminants
PureCycle prepares to scale up its novel solvent recycling approach as new facility nears completion.
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Prices of Volume Resins Generally Flat or Lower
Exceptions in early March were PP and PS, which moved up solely due to feedstock constraints, along with slight upward movement in PVC and PET.
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Heartland Polymers Begins Integrated Production at PDH/PP Complex
The new PDH plant is now providing on-site feedstock for Norh America’s only integrated, single-site commercial PP production.
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NOVA Chemicals Sets Bold ESG Aspirations
Included are 30% of PE sales to come from recycled content by 2030 and expansion of its Advanced Sclairtech product portfolio.
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Cellulose Fiber Reinforced PP Targets Automotive
The material is seen as a suitable candidate for use in door module carriers, center consoles, and armrest cores.
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Mechanically Recycled Food-Contact HDPE
Nova’s Syndigo rPE-0860-FC is the first resin in its Syndigo portfolio of recycled PE resins launched in early 2023.
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Food Contact Film Will Incorporate Postconsumer Recyclate
Charter Next Generation announced it will use Revolution’s Encore PCR-LLDPE in Film Packaging Products
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First Quarter Looks Mostly Flat for Resin Prices
Temporary upward blips don't indicate any sustained movement in the near term.
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Glass-Filled, Halogen-Free FR PP for E&E, Automotive and More
Teknor’s Crealen offers excellent flammability ratings and superior glow wire ignition performance while maintaining properties after exposure to moisture and acid.
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