Plastribution secure exclusivity to distribute Waterhaul’s Traceable Marine Plastic™ in the UK
Plastribution has strengthened its commitment to sustainable materials by securing an exclusive UK agreement to distribute Waterhaul’s Traceable Marine Plastic™. Waterhaul is a pioneering social-enterprise dedicated to tackling ocean plastic pollution through circular recovery. Waterhaul is at the forefront of transforming discarded fishing gear, often referred to as “ghost gear,” into high-performance recycled polymers. Recovered […]
Bioplasmar Transforms Green Waste into Sustainable Bio-Composites
Bioplasmar: Transforming Green Waste into Sustainable Bio-Composites As industries look for viable alternatives to conventional plastics, innovative materials are emerging that combine performance with responsible end-of-life outcomes. One company leading this development is Bioplasmar, a scale-up business focused on creating high-performance bio-composites made from locally sourced green waste. Built on circular-economy principles, Bioplasmar is developing […]
CHIMEI Ecologue® Sustainable Materials from Plastribution
As demand for sustainable polymers in the UK and Europe continues to accelerate, manufacturers are facing a clear challenge: how do you increase recycled content, reduce carbon impact and still meet demanding performance specifications?
Polymateria Launch With Malaysia’s Largest Bubble Tea Brand
A Leader In Taste. Now A Leader In Change. Polymateria has announced the successful launch of Lyfecycle’s time-controlled biodegradation technology with iconic lifestyle tea brand Tealive, introducing cups and straws designed to biodegrade responsibly at end of life. The launch, which took place in January, marks another step forward in the development of more sustainable […]
Introducing UBQ™ Masterbatch – Now available from Plastribution
Sustainability doesn’t have to be complicated. UBQ™ Masterbatch is a new, bio-based additive that helps manufacturers cut carbon impact while keeping their existing processes and performance targets. The product line has been designed to simplify integration, optimise performance, and scale sustainability across a wide range of applications.
Future Makers and Plastribution Trial Waterhaul Traceable Marine Plastic
Plastribution recently visited Future Makers, a Nottingham-based creative studio and innovation hub transforming recycled plastics into high-quality, functional products for urban spaces, education, and business.
Impact of Tariffs on UK supply of Polyethylene
As the spectre of rising global trade tensions looms, the UK plastics industry is bracing for significant impacts in the coming months. The European Union is poised to introduce tariffs on a range of US imports starting in April and, unless there is a breakthrough in negotiations, a 25% tariff on imports of US polyethylene (PE) is expected from April 13th.
This development could lead to considerable disruption in supply as producers and traders grapple with the implications.
Plastribution partners with Waterhaul to supply Traceable Marine Plastic™
Plastribution partners with Waterhaul to supply Traceable Marine Plastic™ In a significant step towards reducing ocean waste and promoting sustainability, leading polymer distributor, Plastribution, has partnered with Waterhaul to bring its Traceable Marine Plastic™ materials to the market. The move enables manufacturers to access high-quality recycled polypropylene (PP) and high-density polyethylene (HDPE) recovered and intercepted […]
TotalEnergies: How plastic can be part of a sustainable future
TotalEnergies is a global energy company that is committed to reducing its carbon footprint and promoting sustainable practices. One of the key areas where the company is making strides is in reducing the environmental impact of plastic. TotalEnergies is taking a comprehensive approach to addressing the issue of plastic waste, from the development of new […]
Sumika partners with Hexagon to enable 60% plastic carbon reduction for new vehicles
Sumika partners with Hexagon, enabling 60% plastic carbon reduction for new vehicles by digitizing sustainable compounds for engineers Digitised mechanical and environmental performance of recycled short glass-fibre reinforced PP compounds supports the transition to more sustainable vehicles Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division and Sumika Polymer Compounds Europe (SPC Europe), a leading manufacturer of thermoplastic compounds, have […]
UBQ – Dogs are Welcome to get into this Trash
Most dogs want to get into anything they’re not supposed to, like the trash can. So it somehow seems appropriate that they can now sleep in garbage. Or at least in a dog house made from recycled trash. UBQ, an Israel-based company that converts mixed trash bound for landfills into thermoplastic, is supplying its material […]
Packaging Tax Updates – Listen to the first podcast of 2023
Listen to Ian and Joe discussing the new revisions to the packaging tax. Sustainability is constantly evolving as we learn new information and new ways to be sustainable. As such, legislation around sustainability is continually being revised and updated. Listen to our first podcast of 2023, as Ian and Joe break down the new updates […]
LACTIPS Design the Biodegradable Solution for your Golf Tee
Lactips has designed a formulation based on CareTips® and bio-polyesters to manufacture golf tees. The formulation is both bio-based and biodegradable. The product benefits include: Sustainable impact: The componants used in the formulation are biobased and biodegradable in soil. Reusable: Resists to a minimum of 10 impacts with a driver (energy level equal to 160km/h: […]
The Sustainable Way to Reduce your Energy Bill
Rising energy costs are consistently in the news at the moment and affects thousands of businesses up and down the UK. A recent quote from a British Plastics Federation (BPF) report cited that in many cases their members were hit with a 300% rise in energy costs. One company stated they “would do anything they can to reduce their energy bills”
New commercial agreement between TotalEnergies and Vanheede Environment Group
TotalEnergies and Vanheede Environment Group sign a commercial agreement to scale up the manufacturing of circular polymers from post-consumption plastic waste. Paris, May 19, 2022 – TotalEnergies and Vanheede Environment Group announce today the signing of a long-term commercial agreement for the supply of post-consumer recycled (PCR) raw material, to be used as feedstock in […]
Scientific breakthrough proves innovative plastic film transforms into harmless wax when exposed to nature
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1629729549151{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]Imperial College London-based Polymateria has added to its growing list of peer-reviewed publications with new research proving that plastic film containing its innovative new Biotransformation technology transforms into a harmless wax when exposed to mother nature. By contrast, a conventional plastic tested to the same method simply fragmented into microplastic. This latest […]
McDonald’s Serving up Sustainable Trays with UBQ™
Arcos Dorados, the largest independent McDonald’s franchise in the world which operates restaurants in Latin America and the Caribbean, advances in its commitment to drive a positive impact on the environment, announcing the substitution of the plastic trays used by clients in its outlets with a more sustainable version. The measure is part of a […]
Polymateria Biotransformation – A next-gen biodegradable solution
Polymateria, an Advanced Technology Development Company based in London, have developed a next generation biodegradation solution together with Imperial College University London.
Total Petrochemicals – Tackling plastics end of life
Total’s ambition for their polymers business is to be selling 30% recycled polymers by 2030, equating to 1 million tons per year in 2030. However, one of the big challenges facing recycling of plastic waste is being able to match low quality feedstock from complex waste streams to high performance applications.
An interview with Dr Rotem Shemesh – Innovation & Sustainability
Dr Rotem Shemesh, R&D and Customer Service Manager at Carmel Olefins,
recently spent the day at the Plastribution offices providing technical training
to our sales teams. While she was here, Commercial Director Katherine White,
took the opportunity to learn more about Rotem and her current activities at
Carmel Olefins.
