Author: Riya Kadam

TOUS Les JOURS Introduces Eco-Friendly Plant-Based Straws TOUS les JOURS (TLJ), a French-Asian bakery café chain, has begun rolling out new sustainable, plant-based plastic straws to store in locations across the United States. The straws are made with PHACT PHA biopolymer, which is produced by CJ Biomaterials, Inc (CJ BMS). In addition to being made from a safe, biobased material, the new straws are durable, flexible and won’t become soggy in a beverage. “Introducing straws made from safe, plant-based materials to our U.S. stores is a meaningful step in sustainability that complements our dedication to incorporating plant-based menu items our…

PET Technologies Champions Green Blow Molding Solutions In today’s world driven by sustainable practices, PET Technologies stands at the forefront of advanced recycling in the blow molding industry, supported by impressive market figures and trends reflecting a global shift toward sustainability. The company’s innovative solutions highlight how cutting-edge technology, combined with machine flexibility, can meet growing environmental demands while maintaining production efficiency and quality. The global PET bottle market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.3% from 2023 to 2032 reaching an estimated market value of $60.3 billion by 2032, according to IMARC Group. This growth is fueled…

Choosing the Ideal Contract Manufacturing Partner for Long-Term Success For any medical device OEM, selecting a contract manufacturing organization (CMO) is not a decision to take lightly. In fact, it’s often compared to dating — because the long-term implications of the partnership are just as significant. With stringent FDA and EMA regulatory requirements, long product lifecycles, and intricate product development timelines, switching CMOs mid-stream can be prohibitively expensive and risky. That’s why the first match must be the right one. At Accumold — a global leader in micro molding — the success of an OEM-CMO partnership hinges on more than…

Plastics and the Circular Economy: Striking a Balance Between Need and Opportunity K 2025 from 8 to 15 October in Düsseldorf has set itself the goal of addressing the central issues of our times. One of its three Hot Topics reads “Shaping the Circular Economy”. Reason enough to shed some light on the current state of affairs in terms of circularity six months ahead of the world-leading trade fair of the plastics and rubber industry. The global raw material dilemma is a result of the fact that over 90% of the 100 billion tons of raw materials used each year…

HASCO Introduces Z825HT Dummy Safety Coupling for Mold Applications With the new innovative dummy safety coupling Z825HT/,HASCO is offering a simple solution for the reliable closure of open temperature control systems, that also enables clean storage without any risk of the cooling channels becoming dirty. The new development combines maximum safety standards with user-friendly handling and thus complies with the highest demands of modern mould temperature control. Automatic safety locking to prevent undesired decoupling The new coupling is noted for its automatic safety lock, which reliably prevents unintended decoupling. This function is ensured by exerting a precise mechanical rotational force…

Advanced Control Tech: The Future Unfolds at 2025 Industry Talks The 37th Control international trade show for quality assurance, which will take place in Stuttgart from May 6–9, 2025, is just four weeks away and will be the industry highlight for all QA experts. The organizers of the trade show are welcoming guests to a top-notch supplemental program that will occupy four complete halls. One of the highlights will be the “Control Quality Talks,” a panel discussion including prominent professionals sharing their perspectives on artificial intelligence. Quality assurance procedures are an integral part of the industrial production workflow, as well…

STADLER and Republic Services Open Second U.S. Polymer Center in Indianapolis In addition to strengthening Republic Services’ vertically integrated plastics recycling operations, the new Indianapolis Polymer Center expands on the success of the Las Vegas site. The plant’s purpose is to recover PET and PO from pre-sorted plastics that Republic Services collects. It will supply premium, food-grade recycled plastics that may be used again to make new bottles, jugs, and containers. The new Polymer Center was inaugurated with an official ceremony that included remarks by Jon Vander Ark, Republic Services President and CEO; Tim Oudman, Republic Services Senior Vice President,…

Brands Cut R-PET Use as PET Costs Fall Since cost-cutting is still crucial in 2025, several firms are reducing the usage of recycled content due to spreads of about €600/ton between virgin PET, food-grade pellet (FGP), and recycled polyethylene terephthalate (R-PET). With improvements in the free delivered (FD) colorless (C) bale and flake pricing in March, ahead of the start of the peak preform manufacturing season in Q2, the R-PET market has turned bullish in Q1, which might further boost demand for the product. Meanwhile, PET costs have been rising, but they are gradually being driven down by low-cost imports,…

Fully Synthetic Corrosion Protection Now NSF-H1 Certified HASCO has extended its comprehensive portfolio of chemical agents with a new fully synthetic corrosion protection Z2690/…. The chemical agents from HASCO are noted for their ease of handling, are environmentally friendly and physiologically harmless. Through their high active ingredient content, consumption can be reduced to a minimum, which also contributes to their economic efficiency. In combination with the uniform distribution, the necessary film thicknesses can be applied within a short time. Reliable protective effect for the storage of metal parts The new fully synthetic corrosion protection Z2690/… was developed specifically for the…

Halogen-Free Flame Retardants for Polypropylene Applications Highly active, halogen-free (HFFR) grades are now part of Tosaf’s range as an alternative to flame retardants based on chlorine or bromine, allowing for more environmentally friendly solutions to meet regulatory standards and client demands. FR8719PP is made especially to satisfy polypropylene’s flame-retardant needs in extrusion and injection molding applications. High efficiency at low concentration In applications including construction, automotive, and shipping packaging, FR8719PP helps to stop fires from spreading and satisfies strict fire safety standards without sacrificing effectiveness, even at very low concentrations. For instance, after converting to halogen-free flame retardants, PP pipes…