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4 Industry news


13 Growing market boosts bioplastics A lignin-based polymer, a commercial roll-out of PHA straws, faster-degrading PLA and a PLA ‘cooling film’ for buildings are among recent bioplastics applications and development COVER IMAGE: SHUTTERSTOCK


23 Pouches shift to mono materials Plastic packaging companies are under pressure to improve sustainability. Switching to all-PE or all-PP designs helps them boost recyclability while keeping physical properties


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27 Clean break: downstream equipment Equipment as varied as MDO stretching technologies to surface inspection and cleaning systems help to raise the quality of extruded products


39 K2025: ready for launch After three years, K is back. In this special section, we look ahead to the plastics industry’s key event and provide essential links to help you get the most from your visit to K2025


44 Extruder of the month: Polifilm 46 Dates for your diary


COMING NEXT ISSUE � Multi-layer packaging � Thermoforming � PVC plasticisers � Lab extruders � K2025 materials preview


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