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EXTRUSION: Extrusion loves bioplastics

Market demand for biopolymers isn’t just an ecologist’s dream – consumers and retailers want them too. Extrusion shops looking to go along have to be aware that bioplastics come with a unique set of concerns. But if you understand and overcome them, you can reap the benefits of going green.

BIOPOLYMERS: Back to Earth 2.0

A new generation of made-in-Canada compostable straws is about as sustainable as you can get.

CHILLERS: Very new and very cool

Molding plastic parts requires a huge amount of heat and the transfer of that heat from the plastic and the plastic process equipment, which is where chillers and temperature control units come in. With that in mind, here are some of the latest cooling technologies for your consideration.

BLOW MOLDING: The trip from Italy

Italian machinery brand Plastiblow is partnering with equipment supplier Globeius to make its all-electric blow molders available again in Canada and the U.S.

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