Syensqo partners with TOMRA to advance the sorting of multilayer PVDC packaging waste. Photo: Syensqo Syensqo and TOMRA, a leading provider of sensor-based sorting technology and solutions for the circular economy, have joined forces to demonstrate the technical and economic feasibility of separating and sorting multi-component plastic structures in which polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC) serves as a barrier layer. The partners developed a joint set of experiments with multilayer samples of commercial packaging waste consisting of low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and Syensqo’s Ixan PVDC. The results have proven that multilayer films containing PVDC can be separated from mixed plastic waste using industrial sorting equipment to achieve clean-grade polyolefin and PVDC recycling streams. “The overall target of this project was to challenge major industry standards which claim that multilayer PVDC films cannot be sorted out of multilayer packaging structures,” explains Feder...

According to the monitoring of the Commodity Market Analysis System of toodudu, the domestic price of LLDPE (7042) was 8,507 RMB/ton on September 14, and the average price on September 21 was 8,545 RMB/ton. During this period, the quotation increased by 0.45%. According to the monitoring of the Commodity Market Analysis System of toodudu, the average ex factory price of LDPE (2426H) was 9,625 RMB/ton on September 14, and 9,662 RMB/ton on September 21. During this period, the quotation increased by 0.39%. According to the monitoring of the Commodity Market Analysis System of toodudu, the average ex factory price of HDPE (5000S) was 9,287 RMB/ton on September 14, and the average price on September 21 was 9,187 RMB/ton. During this period, the quotation decreased by 1.08%. In the previous cycle, the price of PE fluctuated, with LLDPE and LDPE showing an overall upward trend. LLDPE first rose and then fell, while LDPE mainly rose and then remained stable. The quotation of HDPE wire dra...