The industrial minerals sector is undergoing a transformation in its operational practices as it strives to achieve both economic and environmental sustainability. New practices, such as emissions and waste reduction, improvements in processing efficiency, and value-added produc…
With the increased use of renewable energy and the future possibility that electricity will be fed back into power grids from sources not directly controlled by electric utilities, the old model -- in which power flows from a central generating plant to transmission and distribu…
This e-book details the distinctive intersection of two industries -- textiles and electronics -- and how this unlikely pairing is being used to create an emerging market for fabrics that are 'intelligent', provide feedback to the wearer, improve safety and supply power. It cove…
Do you know how best to manage and reduce your energy consumption? This book gives comprehensive guidance on effective energy management for organisations in the polymer processing industry. This book is one of three which support the ENERGYWISE Plastics Project eLearning platfo…
Do you know how best to manage and reduce your energy consumption? This book gives comprehensive guidance on effective energy management for organisations in the polymer processing industry. This book is one of three which support the ENERGYWISE Plastics Project eLearning platfo…
The growth of recycled plastics for packaging applications is linked to two key drivers: (1) the economics for cost-in-use compared to that of virgin plastic resin based on fossil-fuel feedstocks, and (2) the supply chain for recycled plastic resin feedstocks (e.g., availability…
The big red book is now green! The brand new 11th edition of Pira's bestselling Print and Production Manual is here - still unrivalled in depth and detail, and offering a completely fresh summary of green and sustainability issues. If you are involved in any way with printed mat…
This Practical Guide presents one of the most complete overviews of this important topic, covering smoke generation (including obscuration, toxicity, corrosivity), small and large scale smoke assessment, regulation of smoke, and methods of controlling smoke by plastics formulati…
Laundry detergents were traditionally supplied as solids, in bars or as granular powders. It was not until the 1960s that liquid laundry detergents were launched in the United States. Since then, they have come to overwhelmingly dominate the U.S. market. Their market share in Eu…
This e-book looks at strategies companies are using to reduce packaging for a range of key end-use applications, such as food, beverage, and personal care. It addresses how the packaging supply chain is responding to these strategies, from in-mould labelling innovations to adopt…
LEDs have great potential in automotive lighting because of their long lifetime, reliability, low power consumption, small size and lesser heat generation in comparison to the alternatives. LEDs already are used in several automotive applications, mainly in interior and rear lig…
Dramatic improvements in flexibility and quality together with tangible cost savings and a growing number of applications make digital print an attractive option. If you're a marketing professional or print buyer, you could be missing out if you aren't on top of the creative and…
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, lighting accounts for 20 per cent of all energy consumption in the United States and 40 per cent of the average commercial building's electric bill. Recent advances in the efficiency of lighting equipment present major opportunities fo…
This e-book focuses on the use of organic materials in fabricating plastic electronics (PE) for use in packaging applications. It looks at emerging developments in functional inks, substrates and printing processes for creating such devices as displays, RFID, power sources and s…
Both pigments and dyes are used to provide color to all sorts of substances and have been important to humans since the dawn of history. The difference between the two is that dyes are soluble in the substrate and thus disperse at a molecular level, while pigments are insoluble …
Although paper is traditionally seen as a more environmentally friendly material, it still requires significant resources of energy to produce and transport, let alone the space taken up in landfill, so reducing paper and board packaging waste is important. This study covers rec…
Pharmaceutical packaging can pose a serious problem for manufacturers. As legislation on the display of ingredients, side effects and safety warnings increases, the demands on the labelling and packaging become extreme. This can lead to pages of instructions and disclaimers incl…
The regulations and legislation for cosmetics packaging have tightened up significantly over the past few years. The demand from consumers and regulatory bodies for improved labelling and clarity has forced manufacturers to include more product information on packaging than ever…
With the market for implantable medical devices alone predicted to increase by over 10% this year, and with new innovations being developed all the time, the future of these products looks promising. However with this growth, the regulations surrounding their packaging are getti…
