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Types of plastics and how they carry the entire aerospace industry. By Ivan Farkas. The aerospace industry relies on plastic to reduce weight, expenses, carbon footprint, and toxic emissions while creating a strong aircraft. Such light and robust materials are what keep the passengers safe during a flight. |
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Egg whites - A solution to ocean’s microplastic problem. By Olivia Johnson. Princeton Engineering researchers have innovated a way to turn egg whites into a material called aerogel. A material that can help remove microplastics from oceans at very low expenses. |
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Company collaboration to use plastic waste as fuel. By Daniel Hall. Republic Cement announced a partnership with ACS, a supplier of personal care and household products to use plastic waste as fuel to promote waste disposal and achieve a zero-waste future. |
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Carbon fibre-reinforced plastic industry to skyrocket its growth. By Newsmantraa. Market analysis shows increasing demand for carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) due to its diverse properties and applications across industries. Its lightweight and durable nature will play a major role in industries such as automotive, sports, and aerospace. |
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Pyrolysis oil - The future of plastic recycling? By Nobert Sparrow. The US Department of Energy Research says plastic manufactured with pyrolysis oil emits fewer greenhouse gases as compared to crude oil-derived plastics. This manufacturing process can potentially minimize the impact of plastic waste on the environment. |
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UK’s first refillable plastic milk bottle? By Jonathan Holmes & Karen Gardner. Wiltshire Dairy Company has possibly created the UK’s first washable and refillable plastic milk bottle that can help reduce carbon dioxide emissions. This can pave the way to a more sustainable dairy industry in the future. |
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That’s all for now. Issued in public interest by Indian Centre for Plastics in the Environment,
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