Axion claims first recycled polymer safe for toys
By Bob Moser
Published on 15 May 2013
Axion Polymers, a reprocessor of waste materials (part of Axion Group), says it has developed the first post-consumer recycled plastic safe enough for use in toys.
Used CDs, DVDs recycled into new laptops by Fujitsu
By Bob Moser
Published on 15 May 2013
Technology giant Fujitsu has developed a process to recycle used CDs and DVDs for use as plastic components in the notebook computers it produces.
China allows polystyrene containers after 14-year ban
By Bob Moser
Published on 14 May 2013
China’s National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) overturned in early May a 14-year ban on the use of disposable polystyrene tableware in the country, saying the material now conforms to national food wrapping standards, and can be recycled for use in paints, paper goods and construction materials.
Dell packaging more recyclable, utilizing bamboo and mushrooms
By Bob Moser
Published on 13 May 2013
Computer technology company Dell recently announced it has achieved multi-year targets for it initiatives to reduce packaging size, use more recycled content and make its packaging more recyclable, pioneering the use of bamboo and mushrooms in boxes to replace foam and plastics.
How to solve a problem like plastic? 'Plasticity 2013' in HK part of answer
By Bob Moser
Published on 13 May 2013
An event like Plasticity 2013 is the perfect platform to spread ideas and stimulate industries in Hong Kong and further afield, bringing together leading practitioners from plastic supply chains, procurement, packaging, branding, and recycling in a one-day conference, writes CleanBiz.Asia.
Gambia to hold 'No Plastic Day' on May 15
By Bob Moser
Published on 10 May 2013
The West African nation of Gambia will launch a “No Plastic Day” on May 15, an initiative meant to educate the public about plastic waste management, and its impact on people and wildlife.
BASF pursues renewable BDO made from sugars
By Bob Moser
Published on 10 May 2013
BASF plans to begin producing renewable butanediol with sugars as a feedstock, and the patented process of San Diego-based Genomatica, the companies announced May 10.
Waste product from pulp and paper could make bioplastics even greener
By Bob Moser
Published on 09 May 2013
Southampton-based Biome Technologies is leading a consortium to research a natural alternative to oil-derived chemicals currently used in the production of bioplastics, with organic chemicals from the pulp and paper industry a potential option.
Algae-based resin produced from industrial wastewater
By Bob Moser
Published on 09 May 2013
Algix, LLC, is a bioplastics company that is developing resins derived from up to 70 percent algae biomass that’s sourced from nitrogen- and phosphorus-rich wastewater.
Carpet tile-maker helps turn fish nets into carpet yarn
By Bob Moser
Published on 08 May 2013
Global carpet tile manufacturer Interface, Inc., has partnered with the Zoological Society of London on a pilot project to recycle discarded fishing nets in the Philippines into carpet yarn.
