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Grafe brings fra­gran­ce into plas­tic

Grafe brings fra­gran­ce into plas­tic

Plastics that smell good - what sounds like a vision of the future is currently being put into practice in a development project at Grafe, with its headquarters in Blankenhain. The first result is a masterbatch for PP, which releases a scent by means of a fragrance-active substance.

New recycling options for printed PP films

New recycling options for printed PP films

The research initiative PrintCYC, of which KIEFEL GmbH is a member, has gained further insights into promoting the circular economy of plastic packaging through material recycling.

Ineos and Nextloopp work together to recycle PP

Ineos and Nextloopp work together to recycle PP

Ineos Olefins & Polymers has announced it has joined the Nextloopp project, an exciting UK collaboration to create circular food-grade recycled polypropylene from Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) packaging.

Zero pellet loss certification scheme piloted at Borealis production locations

Zero pellet loss certification scheme piloted at Borealis production locations

Borealis announces that it has carried out pilot audits at two production operations in Belgium to help test pellet loss prevention standards. The audits are the first to have been undertaken by a polyolefins producer for Operation Clean Sweep® (OCS), a global initiative dedicated to preventing pellet loss.

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