It is currently very difficult to imagine life as we know it without plastic. Due to its lightness, versatility, and durability, plastic has become an essential tool for us. However, it is undeniable that when plastic decomposes, it releases a variety of chemical substances that harm organisms and ecosystems, therefore environmental problems are directly related …
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Plastics are characterized by their lightness, versatility, and durability, which simplifies the packaging of food and the transport of products. For this and more, plastic has become an essential tool for all types of industries. However, it is undeniable that environmental problems have been directly related to its excessive use. Find out everything you need …
Polymers are divided into two types: thermoplastics which are characterized by being flexible or deformable at high temperatures, so they can be melted and reformed several times to recycle the plastic; and thermosets, which are materials that are easy to mold at high temperatures, but cannot be re-melted because they burn, making it impossible to …
High-density polyethylene is a thermoplastic polymer obtained by the polymerization of ethylene. Different industries choose this material for its excellent resistance to traction, impact, ultraviolet radiation, corrosion, and different types of temperature or climatic conditions. One of the most remarkable characteristics of the polyethylene bottle is that it is a 100% recyclable material. However, it …
Currently, a very important challenge for the food and beverage industry is to adapt its product to the new lifestyle and the changing needs of consumers. To obtain great results, brands must carry out a market study that allows them to know consumer trends. In the case of the juice sector, innovation in its packaging, …
Currently, it is very common to hear about the importance of plastic recycling for the care of the environment. It is very important to keep in mind that not all plastics are the same and, just as their uses are so different, so are their recycling possibilities. This means that to make better use of …
To optimize the plastic circularity, it is essential to evaluate that the recycled materials have sufficient quality to produce new products. Meaning it is necessary to analyze that they do not lose properties such as lightness, flexibility, and resistance (to impact or high temperatures). Therefore, for the resin created with recycled materials to be competitive …
Sustainable footwear is among the actions that have begun to be implemented to curb today’s level of pollution. The textile industry, dedicated to the manufacture of clothing and footwear, is undoubtedly one of the most pollutants and those that use the most resources for their processes. Why should we support it? This taking of …
Without a doubt, the future of packaging is promising, thanks to technological development that facilitates the creation of packaging with more environmentally friendly materials. Currently, it is very easy to notice the innovative changes in their design and manufacturing, where they seek to integrate different attributes that allow us to adapt them to different market …
We have all heard about the importance of recycling plastic containers, the truth is that it is not easy, although we can talk about small advances, we still have a long way to discover. Today it seems impossible for us to think that what was once seen as a commercial revolution for the planet is …
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