This report reveals the importance of polymer selection and lists those most commonly used with typical applications and major suppliers. It discusses major European markets, mergers and acquisitions, future trends and provides industry profiles.

This report discusses the solid particulate and fibrous fillers used in plastics. All the leading mineral fillers are covered with carbon-based fillers covered briefly. A survey of agrowaste and related materials is provided.

This report covers the consumption of plastics in Europe, how much waste plastic is produced, a summary of recent legislation and the various methods of dealing with plastic wastes. The plastics recycling industry in Europe is then reviewed, with an in-depth look at the relevant legislation followed by a summary of the situation in most of the major European countries. The major end-use sectors for plastics and the problem of waste plastics in each are examined in the final section.

This 9th edition of Market Research lists all the market research reports from 14 top market reseach journals up to December 2000. All are available for free consultation in the British Library Business Information Service. Market research can be the most expensive type of business information to acquire and previous editions of the guide have been used by companies to find out what has been published, and in choosing which reports to refer to and buy. It lists over 8000 reports covering hundreds of industries from accountancy to the yoghurt industry. The guide includes a subject index with comprehensive cross-referencing and a geographic index to all reports concerning markets overseas.

Includes articles on international business opportunities.

Thermoplastics represent appx 90% by weight of all plastics consumed world-wide. We know them mainly in the form of polythenes, polyolefins, polystyrenes, nylons and acrylics. Under different heating conditions and by varying the composition of the plastic it is possible to make many different products with differing properties.This is a decision-making tool and source-book of information for plastics users, providing detailed accounts of the materials used, their economics,the selection of appropriate materials, and the use of thermoplastic resins and their composites. By having this book to hand, you will use the right material in the right way to produce the right product.·Provides a quick and pragmatic approach to selecting thermoplastics for the non-specialist plastics user·Offers detailed accounts of thermoplastics including economic and technological elements·Clear and easy to understand illustrated with figures, tables and graphs throughout

This project identifies thousands of tonnes per annum of potential enhanced plastics recycling from Nordic electronic waste. Plastics recycling does not always feature prominently in waste treatment. Recycling is technologically viable although the market and economic landscape is challenging. Easy export markets for waste plastic are largely closed and near-source treatment is increasingly needed. Concerns include issues of quality and worries about hazardous materials. Positively engaging electronics producers - beyond the bare punitive requirements within extended responsibility schemes – is a crucial driver for further developments. The report is part of the Nordic Prime Ministers’ overall green growth initiative: “The Nordic Region – leading in green growth”. Read more in the web magazine “Green Growth the Nordic Way” at www.nordicway. org or at www.norden.org/greengrowth The report for Part 2 will be published in December 2014.