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A new joint venture will use a chemical recycling technology called dimethyl terephthalate (DMT)
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Dear [FIRSTNAME],
A new joint venture will use a chemical recycling technology called dimethyl terephthalate (DMT), which decomposes and converts polyester (PET) and then repolymerizes it. The DMT method removes dyes and impurities, making it possible to manufacture recycled PET with the same quality as petroleum-derived PET. |
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Chemical recycling of polyester products
Teijin Limited, JGC Holdings Corporation and ITOCHU Corporation have agreed to establish a joint venture company, RePEaT Co., Ltd., to license technology for the chemical recycling of polyester products. Called dimethyl terephthalate (DMT), the method decomposes and converts polyester (PET), removing dyes and impurities to achieve recycled PET with the same quality as petroleum-derived PET. More... |
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Ball bearings from recycled plastic
igus is taking another step towards sustainable plastic production with its use of xirodur B180 high-performance plastic residue from injection moulding production to produce an ECO version of the proven xiros deep groove ball bearing. More...
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Nissha strengthens partnership with Sulapac
Nissha targets to achieve 30% reduction of total CO2 emissions by 2030 in view of becoming carbon-neutral by 2050. Cooperation with the Finnish material innovation startup, Sulapac Ltd., is one of Nissha’s key activities regarding its sustainable growth strategy. Sulapac was founded in 2016 to solve the global plastic waste crisis. More...
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Indonesia's trade groups strongly support circularity
The recently concluded Plastics & Rubber Indonesia 2022 saw the active participation of two leading trade associations in the country: the Indonesian Plastics Recyclers (IPR) and the Indonesian Packaging Federation (IPF) to achieve the country's sustainability goals. More...
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CJ Biomaterials and NatureWorks sign collaboration agreement
CJ Biomaterials, Inc. and NatureWorks have signed a Master Collaboration Agreement (MCA) that calls for the two organisations to collaborate on the development of sustainable materials solutions based on CJ Biomaterials’ PHACT™ Biodegradable Polymers and NatureWorks’ Inge™ biopolymers. More...
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Plastics & Rubber Indonesia responds to global challenges
Plastics & Rubber Indonesia 2022 took place from November 16-19 at the JIExpo Kemayoran Jakarta. The 33rd edition of Indonesia's international exhibition for the plastics and rubber industry was organised by PT Pamerindo Indonesia (Pamerindo). This year, the exhibition focused more on supporting Indonesia's plastics and rubber industry as it responds to global challenges - particularly related to circular economy and climate change - two major issues being faced today by the industrial sector. More...
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