News 2010

PlasticsEurope has taken note of the decision of the European Commission to ban Bisphenol A based polycarbonate baby bottles.

Microscopic plastic antibodies that mimic natural antibodies could fight everything from viral infections to allergens in the bloodstream.

PlasticsEurope have just completed a fun three minute video explaining the resource efficiency of plastics, in easy to understand terms.

Used syringes, hitherto for landfills, can now be repurposed and combined with other substances to create cement and other building material.

Paper money in Canada, now made from cotton based paper will be replaced by a tough polymer as of next year.

Over 13 million plastic bottles will be recycled into shirts to be worn by the world’s top football teams at the next World Cup

The plastics industry added its voice to those discussing climate change in Copenhagen in December, unveiling the preliminary conclusions of the most definitive study to date on the environmental impact of plastics and its applications.

EcoARK, the three-storeyed 130 metre long deconstructable, repurposable building is made of plastic bottles and can withstand large earthquakes and typhoons.

The Transition Roadable Aircraft launching July 2011 can be driven on roads and transformed into a plane in 30 seconds!

Swiss company installs artificial turf at The Hans Walter Wild Stadium of regional German soccer team Spielvereinigung Bayreuth...