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5 News News from the global plastics compounding industry
13 Emerging bioplastics perform better Jennifer Markarian investigates new materials and additives used in bio-based plastic compounds and the launch of biomass- balanced polymers
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23 Commitment to recycling continues in PVC The transition to circularity in major PVC-using industries is being maintained through recycling programmes, partnerships and innovation. By Mikell Knights
35 Looking for answers in black and white Pigment suppliers are addressing recyclability and carbon footprint issues, allowing masterbatch companies to widen their portfolios. By Jennifer Markarian
41 TaipeiPLAS: Taiwan’s plastics showcase Sustainability and digitalisation were major themes for TaipeiPLAS 2024 exhibitors in compounding, extrusion, recycling and moulding machinery. Chris Saunders reports from the event
47 Moving ahead in mixing New developments in mixing technology provide compounders with more precise control of the process. By Chris Saunders
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