March 29, 2024

AIMPLAS

AIMPLAS, the most comprehensive lab for biodegradation and compostability testing

AIMPLAS has been authorized by DIN CERTCO and BPI to perform tests thatenable businesses to obtain ecolabels certifying the composability andbiodegradability of their products.These authorizations, combined with the ones AIMPLAS obtained in 2017 and2019 from ENAC and TÜV AUSTRIA, respond to company needs on certifyingthe sustainability of their products. AIMPLAS, the Plastics Technology Centre, has

AIMPLAS attracts 160 professionals to the second edition of PLASREC, the International Seminar on Plastics Recycling

AIMPLAS, the Plastics Technology Centre, concluded its second edition of PLASREC, the International Seminar on Plastics Recycling. A total of 160 professionals from the plastics recycling sector participated in the event. During the two-day conference, specialists discussed industry challenges and opportunities presented by sector organizations, European representatives, and companies, who analyzed the sector’s current context

AIMPLAS’ social impact in 2022 was quantified at €665 million

For the fourth consecutive year, AIMPLAS presented its sustainability report, prepared in accordance with GRI standards, in which it takes stock of its activity in 2022 based on ESG criteria and renews its commitment to the ten principles of the UN Global Compact and the SDGs. AIMPLAS’ ESG report highlights some of the centre’s milestones,

AIMPLAS Biopolymer Seminar to showcase innovations in the packaging sector

On 1-2 March, Valencia will be the international meeting point for thebioplastics industry thanks to the 8 th edition of the Seminar on InternationalBiopolymers and Sustainable Composites organized by AIMPLAS.More than 20 speakers will discuss the market launch of these materials, theircontribution to the circular economy and EU climate targets, theirenvironmental impact and applicable legislation.A

AIMPLAS expands its open training programme

AIMPLAS has opened enrolment for its 2023 online courses, which includetwo new courses on mechanical recycling and chemical recycling of plasticmaterials.Besides these additions, AIMPLAS also offers courses throughout the yearon processes such as extrusion, injection moulding and compounding basedon the convenience of the online method. AIMPLAS, the Plastics Technology Centre, has openedenrolment for its online

AIMPLAS’s plastic technology centre records a fruitful 2021

In 2021, the Plastics Technology Centre continued increasing its activity on the circular economy by presenting 178 projects and providing nearly a thousand technology services to companies, not to mention organizing forty training activities and workshops. This expanded activity was accompanied by an increase in employees and facilities implemented based on environmental sustainability criteria and

AIMPLAS brings sustainable solutions by transforming solid waste

Fishing industry by-products and municipal solid waste are transformed into bioplastics for use in the automotive industry, flame-retardant additives, and barrier packaging to extend the shelf life of food. The European DAFIA Project, coordinated by AIMPLAS, provides the automotive and food packaging industries with sustainable solutions by developing biopolymers, flame-retardant additives, and barrier packaging. This