June 2010 Blog Posts (3)

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Rethink Plastic Waste: Challenges and Opportunities

My key learning from the event on June 10th is that plastic waste is a growing problem and a business opportunity. Have you identified your challenging plastic waste at your organization?



At the June 10th Event we heard from 4 guest speakers. They shared their plastic challenges, interesting solutions and new business opportunities in the plastic industry.…



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Added by Victoria on June 29, 2010 at 5:46pm — No Comments

Bio-degradable stretch film ("shrink wrap")

I'm not sure if this is new to the market or if it's something I happened to stumble on, but the last time I ordered stretch film ("shrink wrap") my supplier brought me in a type that is bio-degradable. We've been using it on our wrapping machine for over a week and haven't had any problems whatsoever with it's perfomance. In fact of the 40 rolls I got delivered I've already used over a dozen rolls and haven't received any complaints from our packaging department. This could have great…

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Added by Jeff Millis on June 21, 2010 at 2:45pm — No Comments

Shaping the future of bioplastics: Manufacturers such as PolyOne look to improve strength, toughness of eco-friendly material for use in durable goods

PolyOne Corp. wants to be the company to put bioplastics in your car, your computer and your coffee maker.



The polymer producer in Avon Lake, one of several local companies selling or using plastics made from biological material, is getting ready to release a line of bioplastics just in time to capitalize on an expected boom in demand for durable, environmentally friendly plastics.



Bioplastics today are usually found in disposable items, including SunChips bags and Paper Mate… Continue

Added by Megan Conway on June 17, 2010 at 2:03pm — No Comments

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