Tag: polypropylene
Manufacturing trial puts Australian recycled polypropylene into KitKat packaging
Australian manufacturing capability for recycled plastics is being demonstrated through a trial that has produced locally manufactured recycled polypropylene for use in a limited run of Nestlé KitKat wrappers.
Sydney University scientists discover plastic-eating fungi
A group of researchers from the University of Sydney have successfully biodegraded a commonly used and hard-to-recycle plastic, called Polypropylene, using two strains of fungi.
Paper-based single-use products better for the environment than reusable tableware, new study finds
A recently published study finds that single-use products manufactured with paper provide significant key environmental advantages when compared to reusable tableware for in-store dining...
Stratasys unveils new Endur 3D printing material that simulates polypropylene
Stratasys, a leading manufacturer of 3D printers and 3D production systems for rapid prototyping and direct digital manufacturing solutions, has expanded its portfolio of 3D printing materials by...
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