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After a soft 2009, The European plastics industry has started to bounce back & is being driven by the food & beverage industry, the push for greater recycling, & use of plastics in construction.
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- The pyrolysis process was carried out in a reactor that was heated in a furnace to about 500°C. Vapors produced were condensed to obtain an oil that has properties suitable for use as a paint solvent. Using oil from recycled plastic waste helps address the problems of plastic pollution while providing an alternative to existing solvent
Plastics the facts 2022
Plastics - the Facts is an analysis of the latest data related to plastics production, demand, conversion and waste management in Europe. It also provides information on key figures of the European plastics industry. In short, this report gives an insight into the industry’s contribution to European society.
Plastics the facts 2022
Plastics - the Facts is an analysis of the latest data related to plastics production, demand, conversion and waste management in Europe. It also provides information on key figures of the European plastics industry. In short, this report gives an insight into the industry’s contribution to European society.
Bioplastics technologies & global markets
This document provides a summary and market analysis of the bioplastics industry from 2010 to 2015. It finds that the use of bioplastics grew significantly over this period, reaching 571,712 metric tons in 2010, and is expected to increase at a 41.4% compound annual growth rate to 3,230,660 metric tons in 2015. North American usage is projected to increase at a 41.4% rate to 1,459,040 metric tons in 2015. European usage is estimated to grow at a 33.9% rate to 753,760 metric tons in 2015. The report analyzes the bioplastics market by resin type and application, and profiles major industry suppliers.
Platts Petrochemicals - Asian Olefins Outlook Feb 2013 - Chua Sok Peng
The document summarizes olefin market trends in Asia in 2013. It finds that ethylene prices rebounded due to tight supply and demand from Europe. Propylene prices rose on arbitrage and shortages in Southeast Asia. Butadiene prices surged due to new synthetic rubber plants in China driving demand, while tight supplies resulted from producers switching to lighter feedstocks. Derivatives like polyethylene, polypropylene and acrylonitrile faced challenges from weak demand. Overall, olefin prices increased but derivatives were negatively impacted.
Plastic Market Trends 2017
This document summarizes plastic market trends and recycling initiatives. It discusses how plastic use has increased dramatically but recycling rates remain low at around 9%. Recycling is expected to grow faster than virgin plastic production due to regulations and costs. Case studies of large companies involved in recycling plastics at a global scale are provided, such as Veolia in France and Ravago in Europe. Challenges to plastic recycling include complexity of waste streams and improving technology. Opportunities include the abundance of recyclable plastic waste and higher recycling rates matching other materials like metals.
Industrial Polymers, Additives, Colourants and Fillers
Industrial Polymers, Additives, Colourants and Fillers (Stabilizers, Pigments, Olefin Copolymers, Polyacrylamide, Polysulfone, Polymerization, Allyl Resins (DAP/DAIP), Fluoropolymers, Poly (Vinylidene, Resin Forms, Polyamide-Imide (PAI), Polycarbonate (PC), Fillers, Calcium Carbonate, Fillers, Kaolin, Fillers, Mica)
The Indian plastic and polymer industry has taken great strides. In the last few decades, the industry has grown to the status of a leading sector in the country with a sizable base. The material is gaining notable importance in different spheres of activity and the per capita consumption is increasing at a fast pace. Numerous plastics and fibers are produced from synthetic polymers; containers from propylene, coating materials from PVC, packaging film from polyethylene, experimental apparatus from Teflon, stockings from nylon fiber, there are too many to mention them all. The reason why plastics are popular is that they may offer such advantages as transparency, self-lubrication, light weight, flexibility, economy in fabricating and decorating.
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The document discusses the European bioeconomy and forest biomass. It provides background on the EU's Bioeconomy Strategy and Action Plan. Forests play a key role in Europe's circular bioeconomy, providing renewable resources for 25% of the EU's bioeconomy. Forest-based sectors currently employ over 3 million people in the EU.
Bio-Plastics Markets
In this report NanoMarkets analyzes and quantifies the business opportunities available for bio-plastics in the polymer industry and along with it, discusses their applications. We also discuss the major players in the bio-plastic space and also identify the latest trends in bio-plastics. Apart from examining the market share region wise, we have highlighted the market share based on the major types of bio-plastics.
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The plastic sector in Bangladesh contributes 1% of GDP and employs half a million people. There are about 3,000 plastic manufacturing units, 98% of which are small and medium enterprises. Popular plastic products include household items, packaging, furniture, and accessories for the garment industry. While plastics offer benefits like low cost and durability, the sector faces challenges such as a lack of skilled labor and technical expertise, inadequate testing facilities, and issues with plastic waste recycling and management.
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- VinylPlus joined the EU Circular Plastics Alliance and chairs its Construction Working Group to further circular economy goals for plastics.
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