NEWS
Sustainability is the key for polypropylene
Consumption of polypropylene in Europe reached 10 million tonnes last year. A new report from AMI, Polypro- pylene Markets in the EU 2022, revises and updates the size and growth of demand for different applications and countries. The effect of Covid-19 over the last
two years has had some positive impacts – on sectors such as hygiene and packaging – and some negative impacts, especially on automotive. “The key theme of the next five
years is sustainability,” said AMI. Single-use plastics legislation could affect both the rigid and flexible
packaging markets, as consumers turn away from plastic packaging. How- ever, as there are limited alternatives, legislation may instead look to encourage redesigned packaging – such as the use of mono-materials for increased recyclability. Recyclate should continue to take
share, but impact will be relatively lim- ited on PP over the next five years – depressing demand by less than 1% per year. The main reason for this is the availability of recyclate. n More information on polyolefins can be found in our special feature on page 13. �
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STRETCHING THE LIMITS
BOPE packaging for our future sustainability
PP demand by process in EU, 2011-2026 Source: AMI
Sigma adds Vanish output
US-based Sigma Stretch Film is expanding production of its Vanish film to all five of its production facilities across North America. The film is made using Smart
Plastic Technology’s ‘bio-assimilation’ technology – meaning that it breaks down completely after two years. The film, first launched in 2021, can help brand owners to work towards
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sustainability goals, said the company. “Expanding Vanish production and taking our partnership with Smart Plastic to new levels will be a high- light of 2022 for Sigma Plastics as we continue striving for environmentally responsible products and practices,” said Mark Teo, CEO and president of Sigma Plastics. �
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Multi-layer mono-structures
Superior film properties Dedicated line concept
Perfect match with the circular economy
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