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Feedstock availability is providing impetus to development of an increasing number of new bioplastic production facilities in Asia and South America. Robust market demand growth, relative scarcity of oil & gas and supportive government policy in most countries along with lack of likelihood of fossil energy discoveries in these regions have provided impetus to bioplastic production. To know about the preferred agricultural produce used as feedstock in various countries in the region, the limitations and challenges faced, factors that hold back potential growth, etc. Read more in
Asia to have 46.3% of global bioplastic production capacity, South America over 45%, by 2016
Despite the introduction of easier-processing LLDPE, Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA)s are still the easiest polymers to process for numerous applications. The huge economic progress of countries is the primary driver for the continued growth of the global EVA market. Asia's impressive manufacturing industry will be largely responsible for a predicted worldwide demand increase. Although extensively used in the foams and films manufacturing industry, EVA can also be used in the construction of solar voltaic panels as an encapsulating material. Read more in
Growth in Asia-Pacific and North American solar panel sectors to drive demand for EVA
Recent studies reveal that approximately one-third of food produced for human consumption is lost or wasted globally, which amounts to about 1.3 billion tons per year. In a bid to reduce food wastage, developments are being introduced in active and intelligent packaging. Intelligent plastics packaging lets consumers know when the food is close to spoiling because of damaged wrappers, the expiration, or food that has not be stored at the proper temperature. In a new development for food packaging, in-mold labels made from a photonic gel will change color when exposed to chemicals associated with a foodstuff rotting. Read more in
Thin color-changing films in sensors to detect food spoilage and security
From current levels of 1% of the total plastics market bioplastics demand is expected to grow seven fold by 2020. The leading end use sector in 2020 will be packaging followed by the automotive segment. By 2020, nearly 80% of bio-plastics will shift to Asia and South America, as these regions are closer to where feedstocks are grown. Read more in
Bioplastics to grow to 7% of total plastics market by 2020
Collapsing walls during earthquakes take a toll on human life. A new reinforcement has been introduced that could delay collapsing of walls due to earthquakes, or even avoid it completely. The fabric can be applied with the simplicity during renovation together with insulation. Read more in
Seismic Fabric delays collapsing of walls due to earthquakes
Demand for caps and closures is on the rise in USA. Plastic caps and closures, by far the leading material and product type, will post above average increases through 2016 based on the significance of plastic containers and the expanded use of plastic closures on other container types. To know about the fastest growing cap and closure application market through 2016, largest market for caps and closures, etc. Read more in
Plastics to drive US demand for caps and closures to an estimated US$10.4 billion in 2016
US demand for plastic film is expected to grow. Read to understand factors that will foster expansion of the market, advances made, the most widely used resin, growth areas, laggards, and the growing application sectors. Global plastic film and sheets market is forecast to reach 50.7 mln tons by 2015 driven by globalization, changing food consumption trends, and increasing demand from developing markets of Asia-Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East and Eastern Europe. Read more in
US plastic film demand to rise 1.9% annually through 2016
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