Arkema’s medical range of Pebax MED thermoplastic elastomers, Rilsan MED polyamide 11, Rilsamid MED polyamide 12, Rilsan Clear MED transparent polyamide, and Kynar MED PVDF, will now be distributed by ALBIS.
Releaf boasts improvements in barrier properties that extend the shelf life of food and beverages, a higher mechanical strength that reduces material usage, and lower processing temperatures that cut energy consumption.
The project will focus on the dismantling, shredding, and sorting of clustered polymers and automotive parts of end-of-life vehicles, proving these solutions work in real-world scenarios.
Following President Trump’s 25% import tax on all steel and aluminium entering the USA, James Quincey has stated Coca-Cola may move away from aluminium cans and rely upon plastic bottle packaging.
The digital passports will make information including product characteristics (materials, manufacturing date, etc), usage instructions, warranties, and recycling recommendations available to consumers.
The certification relates to the company’s thermoplastic elastomers, polypropylene, and electronic-grade isopropyl alcohol solutions produced at its Huizhou, China, and Taiwan facilities.
The technology, which combines the mechanical properties of thermosets with the flexibility of thermoplastics, promotes 100% recyclability and end-of-life circularity.
