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20 U.S. Companies Crafting Their Products from Recycled Plastics

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The Benefits of Recycling Plastic, from a Business Perspective

The plastic recycling process has become part of the standard operations of a variety of industries and companies, since not only is it positive for the environment, but it also makes good business sense from a financial standpoint. In fact, many companies are incorporating plastic granulators into their operations to fully take advantage of this.

Because of plastic recycling’s widespread status, we decided to write a post around companies we’ve come across who are doing amazing things in crafting recycled plastic products into new materials.

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How Plastic Prosthetics Have Impacted the Lives of Animals

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(Source: OrthoPets)

You probably see it all the time – articles on your social media feeds about feel-good stories of domestic pets or wild animals whose lives were changed thanks to prosthetics. These types of stories help warm our hearts, but there is a lot more work that goes into the devices than may meet the eye, and they’re all possible thanks to inventive manufacturing.

Keep on reading to learn more about how these plastic prosthetics are made and the impact they have had for hundreds of animals.

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20 Plastics Industry Events and Expos to Attend in the Summer

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Every year, the plastics industry hosts a wide variety of events all over the world to let those in the field learn about the latest developments, innovations, issues facing the industry, and more.

To help our customers in the industry who are looking for new opportunities, we decided to compile a lengthy list of these events. Give them a look to find some trade shows and other events to attend or present at!

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Plastic Recycling Machines and Casinos: How Las Vegas Is Going Green

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With the importance of recycling and sustainability increasing every year, and more and more consumers expecting companies to do their part, having a plastic recycling process in place is becoming vital for a variety of industries.

While the glitz and glamor of Las Vegas may not make you think of responsibility and going green, and while casinos in the city may not heavily promote their recycling efforts for that very reason, many casinos are in fact pitching in.

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How Injection Molding Has Impacted the Medical/Pharmaceutical Industry

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Injection molding has had an impact on a variety of industries, and in this post, we wanted to highlight the role it’s played in the pharmaceutical/medical industry.

Keep on reading to learn the numerous ways injection molding affects the medical world and a little history of how injection molding came to be.

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5 Innovations and Developments in the Injection Molding Industry

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As regular readers of our news page will note, we like to regularly share posts about changes taking place in the plastics industry. But there are a number of other related industries that benefit from Shini USA’s services, so we make sure to keep an eye on developments in those fields as well.
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Industry Analysis: The Use of Recycled Plastic in Fashion

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The importance of plastics recycling has grown in recent years due to increased environmental concerns, and many companies have begun doing their part to incorporate more recycling into their operations.

While the manufacturing sector is likely the first field we think of in regards to recycling, many others you might not suspect have also taken up the charge. Case in point, the fashion industry has recently been looking for ways to increase its green efforts.

With this post, we’ll take a look at what various fashion companies are doing to play a role in plastics recycling, as well as some efforts the industry is planning for the future.
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