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  Recycled Plastic Granules Plastic waste has become one of the biggest environmental problems facing our planet. Despite efforts to reduce and reuse plastics, millions of tonnes of plastic end up in landfills and oceans every year causing immense damage. Recycling plastics into reusable plastic granules provides a sustainable solution to this growing problem. This article discusses how plastic granules made from recycled plastics can help alleviate the plastic waste crisis and promote a circular plastics economy.   The plastic waste problem   Plastic production has increased exponentially over the past few decades to meet growing consumer demand. However, most plastics are designed for single-use applications and lack recyclability. It is estimated that only around 9% of all plastics ever produced have been recycled, with the rest ending up as waste. Each year, more than 300 million tonnes of plastic waste is generated globally out of which less than 20% is colle...

  Biopolymers The damaging effects of plastic pollution have become impossible to ignore. Conventional plastics derived from petroleum are clogging our oceans, harming wildlife and taking centuries to break down in landfills and the natural environment. As concerns over sustainability and the environmental impact of plastics continue to grow, researchers are looking to nature for inspiration and alternatives. Biopolymers—polymers produced from renewable biomass sources—offer a promising solution as sustainable and biodegradable replacements for conventional plastics. What are biopolymers? Biopolymers, also known as bioplastics, are polymers produced wholly or partly from renewable biomass sources such as vegetables and microorganisms. Some common biomass feedstocks used in biopolymer production include corn, sugarcane, cassava and microbiological fermentation of sugar. Biopolymers function in the same way as conventional plastics but have the advantage of being wholly or partly...

  Cross Linked Polyethylene Cross linked polyethylene or XLPE is a advanced building material increasingly being used in various construction applications. XLPE has superior properties compared to conventional polyethylene which makes it a game changer material. This article explores the properties and uses of XLPE in modern day construction.   What is Cross Linked Polyethylene?   Cross linked polyethylene or XLPE is a modified form of polyethylene which is created by adding cross linking agents during the manufacturing process. Cross linking is a process where long polyethylene chains are bonded by chemical or thermal treatment which results in formation of cross links between the molecular chains. This cross linking enhances the properties of polyethylene making it more durable and stronger compared to linear or conventional polyethylene.   The cross linking prevents polyethylene chains from unraveling when subjected to stress, heat or other environment...