Articles by Theo Schilder
What are bioplastics?
This article extensively discusses bioplastics. The meaning of bioplastics and their different variants. Additionally, it is…
Downcycling: what is it and why do we pursue high-quality recycling?
Downcycling plays an important role in the world of plastic recycling, but it's not the ideal solution. In downcycling, ...
Mechanical recycling
Value can be derived from plastic waste in various ways. A few decades ago, most of the waste...
At what temperature does plastic melt?
How to make film antistatic?
This article explains what static electricity is, its causes, and how you can yourself afterwards...
List of plastic film producers in the Netherlands (HDPE & LDPE)
There are a number of plastic producers in the Netherlands, of which there is naturally one. Plastic producers in the Netherlands Below are...
What is litter-prone plastic?
Litter-sensitive plastic is plastic packaging material that is more likely to end up in nature or on the street…
Symbols on plastic packaging
All plastic packaging, from plastic tubs to plastic bags, is marked with symbols. These symbols can tell you something…
What is the difference between PIR and PCR?
The terms PIR and PCR refer to recycled plastic, but the difference lies in the origin of the material: PIR...