Join us on July 7th at 10am (edt) for the Sustainable Plastics Livestream. Bioplastics have potential to an important part of the circular economy. The sector has been changing rapidly, but there’s a lack of information in the plastics industry about them. In the June Sustainable Plastics Live, Karen Laird will explain the bioplastics market, how it’s changing and where it’s heading. Sign up for the live program with Sustainable Plastics Editor Karen Laird and Plastics News Editor Don Loepp.
Bioplastics can help the plastics supply chain reduce its carbon footprint. But did you know that not all bioplastics are biodegradable? Karen Laird explains how plastics and sustainability are not a contradiction in terms, describes the many different types of bioplastics, and explains how they fit into a more circular economy for plastics.
The June 6, 2022 issue of Plastics News features our directory and special report on liquid, silicone and rubber processors; a big deal from Lanxess and Advent to purchase DSM Engineering; the latest on the Alfred Teo/Sigma Stretch Film saga and recycled plastic turned drainage products.
Join us on June 7th at 10am (edt) for the Sustainable Plastics Livestream.
Consumer goods companies and resin suppliers are counting on chemical recycling to boost the quality and quantity of recycled plastic. Some products using chemically recycled resins have been commercialized. But the sector has had some missteps, and critics say it is just greenwashing. What’s the future look like for chemical recycling, and how could it impact mechanical recycling?
Sign up for the live program with Sustainable Plastics Editor Karen Laird and Plastics News Editor Don Loepp.
Join us on May 3rd at 10am (edt) for the Sustainable Plastics Livestream.
How are plastic products being redesigned to become more circular? In the May Sustainable Plastics Live, we’ll talk about product design, with a focus on packaging. How is the shift to tethered caps taking place? What opportunities are available for plastic products and materials?
Sign up for the live program with Sustainable Plastics Editor Karen Laird and Plastics News Editor Don Loepp.