Wood Plastic Composite is a kind of wood made from plastic waste, the trend of circularity that currently prevails has led different actors to innovate in uses and materials of a large number of products, mainly to improve the environment. How is this made? It is made with 60% of wood residues such as …
In the search for sustainable solutions to address environmental challenges, two key issues have come to the fore in recent years: plastics and solar energy. Although at first glance they might seem like independent concepts, the truth is that they are more connected than we usually imagine. In this blog, we’ll explain the relationship between …
Polypropylene has multiple uses. Very easy to find in laboratory equipment, automobile parts, medical appliances, and even food and drink containers, its properties allow it to be in contact with food without affecting it, making it an inert and innocuous material. In addition, thanks to its high chemical resistance, it is one of the most …
PET recycling presents a problem that is not so known in the plastics industry. It is one of the most widely used materials in the packaging industry, followed by HDPE and polypropylene. PET is used in a large number of products such as water bottles, soft drinks, and another packaging for certain markets. There is …
The PET recycling industry has gained significant recognition in recent decades due to its ability to reduce pollution and environmental impact. However, the social impact of this industry is also worth noting. In this blog, we will explain how PET recycling affects society in three key aspects: employment and economic opportunities, education and environmental awareness, …
Reduction, reuse and recycling are different concepts, however, they go hand in hand, they all have a common intention and objective, to combat the environmental problem that currently exists due to a large number of plastics present in the garbage worldwide. Beginning of the problem: Reduction, reuse and recycling When they began to study …
Plastics are an essential part of our daily lives, yet their improper sorting and disposal have led to a global environmental crisis. It should be noted that plastics take many years to decompose, and their accumulation in landfills and oceans has caused serious pollution with adverse effects on wildlife. One solution that has been implemented …