Interseroh Dienstleistungs GmbH, Cologne, Germany, has developed a new formula of its recycling plastic Procyclen. Thanks to the use of special additives from ExxonMobil Chemical, this recompound made from post-consumer waste receives substantially increased impact resistance, which leads to even greater resilience, especially at room temperature. 

Improved Impact Properties at Room Temperature  

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Procyclen 

The increasing volume of plastic waste and the growing pollution of the oceans by such waste have brought the sustainable handling of plastic products into the focus of society and politics. Both recycling and bioplastics can be a part of a strategy for greater sustainability, but they are not free of side effects. In order to avoid irrational decisions, it is important to assess their effects comprehensively.

3D View of Sustainability

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Logistik

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Why Recycled Films Are Not Necessarily Sustainable

There is little doubt where we are heading: multilayer packaging will have to become easier to recycle – but what does that mean for the technology? And what solutions will the market need and accept? Manufacturers of branded goods are not the only ones who will have to rethink their specifications.

How Film Packaging Will Have to Develop

Klotz, Karlhorst, Dr.

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Europe Needs to Catch up

Phenolic resin based fiber-reinforced composites are used for lining elements of aircraft cabins due to safety, weight, and comfort requirements. However, because the matrix of these composites is cross-linked, they are difficult to recycle. Now, a chemical process for the recycling of polycyanurates has been adapted to the treatment of phenolic resin materials as well. 

Chemical Recycling of Fiber-Reinforced Thermosetting Composites 

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Second Life for Aircraft Cabins 

Although extruders can process high volumes of contaminated PET industrial wastes from the fiber, nonwovens or film production, they generally cannot return the residues directly to the production process. The PET melt achieves the necessary viscosity particularly cost-effectively thanks to a new and compact unit.  

Quick and Cost-Effective Processing of PET Industrial Wastes  

Polyethylenterephthalat

A Jump Reaction 

Machine manufacturers and plant engineers of the processing sector focused on recycling at this year’s K trade fair. The numerous requirements for the recycling process are met with interesting and clever solutions.  

The Processing Industry Closes the Recycling Loop 

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Dosierer

Compoundieren

Granulieren

Upcycling: From Old to New  

During extrusion, recycled pellets from post-consumer material principally lose high volatile odor substances. To make them suitable for an even wider range of end products a downstream thermal-physical cleaning process removes the high molecular odor substances.  

Treating Post-Consumer Recyclates to Remove Odors 

Messung von Gasen und Flüssigkeit

Gassensoren

Odor and Out 

There are various approaches to tackling the global problem of plastic waste in the sea. While producers are mainly focused on preventing dumping, processors can get involved in recycling the wastes into new products. The value chain begins with collection at sea. Support for this is provided by the public-private foundation Waste Free Oceans, an initiative of the European plastics recycling and converter sector. … Volker Scheel, CEO of K. D. Feddersen Holding GmbH, Hamburg, Germany, a partner company of Waste Free Oceans (WFO) 

Manufacturing Industry, Processors and the Fishing Sector Are Coming Together to Recycle Plastic Waste from the Sea 

Verbände, Institutionen, Messen

Becoming Part of the Solution 

In cast polyamides, the catalyst is retained and remains active, causing the material to degrade during processing in the molten state. To preserve the high-value properties of the material after recycling, specific additives are required. Trials show that it is possible to produce high-viscosity polyamides that can find future use in, for example, thermoforming. 

High-Viscosity Recyclates from Cast Polyamide 6 

Polyamide

Gusswerkstoffe

Long-Chained and High-Viscous 

Like plastics manufacturing and processing, the recycling of plastic products requires specialization to be efficient. Accordingly, a Dutch company has dedicated itself entirely to the recycling of agricultural and packaging films ¿ and invested in a machine technology, which was found along tortuous ways. 

Technical Answers to World Political Changes in Film Recycling 

Schmelzefilter

Sortierer

From Waste Collector to the  Plastic Recycler 

Sesotec GmbH, Schönberg, Germany, extends its range of free-fall metal separators with the Rapid Pro-Sense 6. This system is optimized for applications in the plastics industry, especially for granulate and compound producers. Used for quality assurance it, among other things, also is suitable for applications involving abrasive material. The model features a high detection accuracy and thus provides protection against complaints caused by metal particles, and the logbook function allows full traceability. Constant high product quality is thus guaranteed. 

Sesotec Presents Rapid Pro-Sense 6 

Kunststoffhandel

New Free-Fall Metal Separator 

The non fossil fuel-based portfolio offers same high quality and performance for applications in all industries.

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Elektromechanik

Kühlkörper

Polyethylen

Kunststoff Werkstoffe

Thermoplaste

Polystyrol

Standardkunststoffe

Polypropylen

Kunststoff

Bauwesen

Baustoffe

Kunststofffasern

Verstärkungsstoffe

Borealis Launches Portfolio of Circular Polyolefins

The Danish company Plastix recycles old fishing nets and ropes. The granules produced are used by JSP International, among others, to manufacture expanded polypropylene (EPP).

Expanded Polypropylene from Maritime Plastic Waste

Schaumstoffe und Vorprodukte

Schaumstoffe

Polypropylen-Compound

Kunststoff-Rezyklat

From Fishing Net to Particle Foam

Current requirements for product quality and rising demands for sustainable products are dictating ever stricter requirements regarding the quality of recyclates. Further technological developments aimed at material purity and quality are unavoidable.

Expanded Machine Portfolios from Turnkey Solutions to Integrated Systems

Kunststoffverarbeitung

Aufbereitungsmaschinen

Circular Economy Is the Buzzword  of the Hour

In this interview with Kunststoffe, Alfred Stern, CEO of Borealis, explains why he considers fixed recycling quotas to be necessary and why voluntary commitments do not work.

Alfred Stern, CEO of Borealis, Talks about the Circular Economy

Schröder, Susanne

Streifinger, Florian

“Unfortunately, the Only Globally Accepted Ideology Is Money”

D-Expo Circular Economy - The Digital Trade Fair for Plastics Sustainability

Industrial companies, associations, and institutions concerned with the topics of circular economy and plastics sustainability will present themselves on the digital platform D-Expo Circular Economy from April 13 – 16, 2021.

Sustainability has never been a more important or current topic in the plastics industry. With this in mind, Carl Hanser Verlag invites you to the virtual trade fair D-Expo Circular Economy, an international industry get-together from April 13–16, 2021. Industrial companies, associations, and institutions concerned with the topics of circular economy and plastics sustainability will present themselves on the digital platform.

The D-Expo Circular Economy builds on the success of the three virtual industry fairs that Carl Hanser Verlag already organized in fall 2020, For example, at the Germany-focused plastics trade show D-EXPO Kunststoff (November 2020), around 700 visitors were able to connect directly with exhibitors and enjoy the extensive live supporting program, completely online.

D-Expo Circular Economy, a fully English-language event, is aimed at a global audience. Get first-hand information about important developments and trends toward a circular economy of plastics, as well as new products and services relevant to this area.

Live Interaction with Experts and Exhibitors

The digital trade show offers direct communication between visitors and exhibitors with live interaction and manned booths. Exhibiting companies come from the fields of machinery and equipment, sustainability, plastics recycling, processing machinery, service, consulting, and more. D-EXPO Circular Economy offers a large industry network – and it stands for great transparency: anyone visiting the trade fair agrees to be visible with at least their name when registering. So during the event, “everyone can see everyone” and, if desired, address them directly via chat.

In the auditorium, an exciting supporting program with web conferences, interviews, and presentations on sustainability topics will be broadcast via livestream, on innovations and trends. After each presentation, questions can be put individually to the experts.

While there are clear differences between virtual trade shows and live events, digital events also offer a varied and informative program and a range of useful functionalities and interaction options.

<ul><li>International trade fair: Discover innovative products and offers from all over the world (English-language event)</li><li>Live event: communicate directly with exhibitors, speakers, and international plastics professionals</li><li>Informative supporting program: expert presentations, interviews, and discussion panels</li><li>Presentation files are available “on-demand” after the show</li><li>Simply digital, no matter where you are: convenient, environmentally friendly, COVID-safe, and efficiently accessible – all you need is Internet access</li><li>Free of charge for visitors: simply register and be there</li></ul>

More information and free registration for visitors at: <a href="https://www.d-expo-circulareconomy.com" target="_blank">www.d-expo-circulareconomy.com</a>

D-EXPO Circular Economy will take place as a digital event from April 13 to 16, 2021

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