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Borealis announced at K 2022 the launch of its proprietary Borstar Nextension technology, a step change for polypropylene (PP) performance. The combination of Borstar and the proprietary Borstar Nextension catalysts reportedly produces a wider range of tailored polyolefins than were previously available. In multilayer packaging applications, this technology enables the replacement of multiple materials with only one material, thus enabling easier recycling and encouraging design with recycling in mind. The…

Photo Credit: Eunomia Research & Consulting A new study conducted on behalf of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste (Alliance) by Eunomia Research & Consulting lays out nine requirements for feedstock that would be suitable for pyrolysis. Entitled, “Feedstock Quality Guidelines for Pyrolysis of Plastic Waste”, the study confirmed that pyrolysis operators generally required well-sorted, clean feedstock comprising about 85% PE and PP. Moisture limits of around 7% were recommended. Indicative…

3D printing enables product teams to create high-quality products quickly and at a lower cost than traditional manufacturing. Before producing parts, injection molding necessitates the design and creation of costly tooling. 3D printing allows manufacturers to simply send a digital design file to the printer. In addition to plastics and polymers, steel, titanium, gold, ceramics, and other materials can be used in 3D printers. The advantages of 3D printing have…

This 156-year-old wooden covered bridge, the longest of its age in the U.S., led me back to my hometown in New Hampshire, where I was asked repeatedly about the plastics industry’s activities in recycling. (Photo: Matthew Naitove) For me, it seems that all roads seem to lead to recycling lately, both literally and figuratively. In my last blog, the “road” was the canals of Venice. This time, it was the…