Confusion over EU ban on oxo-degradable plastic

As consumer demand for sustainable products grows, bioplastics —which can reduce our reliance on fossil fuels and decrease greenhouse emissions— will become more prevalent. Production of bioplastics is expected to grow by as much as 20%

d2p anti-insect masterbatch is included during the manufacturing stage and kills insects by changing the character of the plastic. It is not sprayed or painted on the surface, so it remains effective against insects for the

Korea There is a lot of confusion about biodegradable plastic, caused mainly by articles written by people who may have a scientific background but do not fully understand the very different types of biodegradable plastic.  One

Recyclass I have been reading the “Recyclass Design Book” June 2022. On page 10 it says “Flakes are melted and mixed during extrusion, to obtain plastic pellets. At this stage, certain components can degrade the quality

Global Oxo-Biodegradable Plastic Packaging Market – Forecast Analysis As per the analytical research study carried out on oxo-biodegradable plastic packaging, the global market is expected to soar at a rate of 5.4% (value CAGR) during the

Recycling I have been reading an article in The Atlantic journal which says “Americans support recycling, but although some materials can be effectively recycled, plastics cannot. Plastic recycling does not work and will never work. The United States

The growth of harmful microorganisms inside drinking-water distribution pipesand tanks results in a range of undesirable effects. Hence the need to includenew, effective, durable and eco-friendly antibacterial agents. d2p® is a provenantibacterial technology, specifically developed to

A THREAT TO HUMANITY? I have often wondered why there is so much opposition to plastic, even though it is by far the best material for a very wide range of applications, and even though d2w

There is a business called WRAP, based in the UK, which tries to advise people on what kind of packaging to use.   They have published an eye-catching leaflet called “Eliminating Problem Plastics,” but they are confusing

On 29th April the Attorney-General of California made a very aggressive attack on the industry.  For years the oil companies and plastic manufacturers have been warned that their business is under threat because plastic creates microplastics and

Today Michael responds to the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) in the USA I have been reading a report in Recycling News on 11th April, of a statement by the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) in the