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Published May 19, 2008

Business

Laser Welding: Cost-Effective Tool For Joining Plastics In Medical Devices

Direct welding of plastics is often preferred to adhesives and other bonding methods for sealing plastic medical devices, particularly disposables. Laser welding can be used for products such as catheters, fluid containers, syringe seals, and small pumps. The process offers many performance advantages over other plastics-welding techniques, such as hot plate and ultrasonics. ...Medical Device and Diagnostic Industry, 5.15.08
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Intertape Polymer Group Reports First Quarter 2008 Results

Intertape Polymer Group Inc., a manufacturer of specialized polyolefin plastic and paper packaging products, released results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2008. The company’s ability to obtain higher selling prices, and thus offset raw material cost increases, as well as a refocus on high-margin products, helped its performance despite the overall weakened economic situation in the U.S. ...Marketwire Canada, 5.14.08
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Sustainable Design: Trade-offs And Benefits

All products have the potential to be designed with sustainability in mind. Implementing sustainable design involves many considerations, including minimal material use, improved material choices, product reuse or recycling at end of life, reduction of hazardous waste and minimal energy consumption. ...The Hindu Business Line, 5.13.08
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General News

China Issues Final Rules On Paid Use Of Plastic Shopping Bags

China unveiled the final version of a regulation on the distribution of paid plastic shopping bags in retail outlets. As of June 1, retailers could be fined up to 10,000 yuan (about 1,433 U.S. dollars) for providing shoppers with free plastic bags. Retailers can set their own prices for plastic bags, but the prices can not be below cost. Plastic shopping bags used in retail facilities must meet national standards. ...English News Service, 5.16.08
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New Technology

Perf Go Green To Introduce Retailers To Biodegradable Bags Made From Recycled Plastic

Perf Go Green, a company founded in November 2007, plans to introduce its 100% biodegradable plastic bag products at major retail outlets this July. According to the company, all of the bags are made out recycled plastics and biodegrade within 12 to 24 months. The product lineup includes 16-Gallon Extra Tall Kitchen Trash Bags, 33-Gallon Extra Strong Garage, Lawn & Leaf Trash Bags and Commercial Garbage Bags. ...Brand Week, 5.14.08
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Whitepapers

Enhancing Plastics Recycling

By Steve Alexander, Association Of Postconsumer Plastics Recyclers
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Integrating RFID With Plastic Products And Packaging In The Retail Supply Chain

By G. Michael McCartney, QLM Consulting
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