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The biodegradability of materials can be defined as the capacity of certain materials or substances to decompose naturally in the environment by means of bacteria and enzymes present in the material itself or in soil, air, or water. Each type of material has a certain average degradation time, however, the type of environment in which …
Injection molding is a technique that is used around the world to manufacture containers with different plastics, such as High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) and Polypropylene (PP). Currently, parts with specific requirements in mechanical behavior, weight reduction, wear resistance, electrical insulation, and chemical stability in the presence of aggressive products have found the best solution in this …
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For the beauty and personal care industry, it is essential to find a balance between the protection and the presentation of its packaging for cosmetic products, since currently, the visual appeal can make the difference to position the cosmetic among its consumers. Undoubtedly, the security to store, transport and protect the content is also a …
Recovery The first step to proceed with the recycling of plastic containers is the collection, this requires a complex system in which undoubtedly the support of consumers is essential, although in most countries plastic containers are separated from other types of garbage, it is often not possible to recycle them because they are already contaminated …
Plastic today is key to life, we could not think of it without this material, mainly for the great diversity of industries that resort to it for its versatility, lightness, cost, and resistance. The problem lies mainly in the decomposition time that this type of raw material has, contaminating hundreds of ecosystems in the sea, …
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To achieve a higher percentage of plastic bottles to be recycled, great efforts are required from their manufacture, to achieve greater recovery of materials such as PET and HDPE. The following are some practices or recommendations that manufacturers should follow for plastic bottle recycling. Automation From the moment the packaging is designed and manufactured, it …
Lignin is present in different plants and trees, it is the substance that gives the necessary rigidity to these living beings, together with cellulose it forms a vegetable composition. A few years ago it began to be considered as an ideal biopolymer for the manufacture of various products based on plastic. It is a renewable …
The search for different ways to reduce the waste generated by the use of plastic packaging has forced different companies and private organizations to bet on the research and manufacture of biodegradable packaging. Biodegradation occurs when a material is disintegrated by biological agents so that they can be reintegrated into nature without the intervention of …
Biodegradable packaging: Are they really a sustainable option? Read More »
Sustainability is a concept that in recent years has been integrated into different industries and companies, looking for a way to make it work for them and bring benefits for all, the problem is to adapt it in practice. Many companies are thinking of adopting this model, however, they have realized that there is not …
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Within the new technological advances that have been presented, the creation of paper bottles for different products is presented as an innovation for the packaging industry, however, how functional is it? In an effort to create paper bottles that move away from plastic, the paper was chosen as the raw material, however, despite all the …