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New member: ePlast

new epda member ePlast

We are delighted to welcome ePlast as our newest Distributor Member from Norway, and a warm welcome to Bjørn Haakenstad Nilsen and Amund Tangen. Founded in 2016 by Bjørn Haakenstad Nilsen, ePlast has grown to become a leading distributor and…

Recycling of running shoes into solid surface materials 

PyraSied recycled running shoes into solid surface materials for the first circular Runnersworld store in the Netherlands. Approximately 22,000 returned running shoes are given a second life as furniture, walls and counters. Runnersworld, Pyrasied and recycling specialist FastFeetGrinded collaborated in this first of a kind…

Plaskolite celebrate its 75th anniversary

Plaskolite proudly marks its 75th anniversary this year. Founded April 20, 1950, by decorated U.S. Army veteran Donald G. Dunn, Plaskolite has grown from a small business into a worldwide industry leader with over 2,000 employees. In the early days Plaskolite manufactured drinking straws,…

Pyrasied is European distributor of Smile Plastics

Pyrasied is now the exclusive European distributor and certified processor of 100% recycled and recyclable plastic sheets from Smile Plastics. After many years of collaboration, Pyrasied and Smile Plastics are now taking the next logical step, driven by a shared vision: to stimulate the use…

Critical Chemical Alliance

The EU Commission has announced plans to set up a Critical Chemical Alliance to address risks of capacity closures in Europe’s chemical industry as part of an action plan to stregthen the sector. The Action Plan for the Chemicals Industry addresses high energy costs, unfair…

Exolon expands its polyester sheet portfolio

The Exolon Group expands its polyester sheet portfolio with two new BPA-free copolyester products: Inspria® GP and Inspria® GP rECOplus2, both based on Eastman Tritan™. The rECOplus2 version contains 25% post-consumer recycled content. Both grades are approved for direct food contact and already comply…