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Bioplastics – Plastic Alternatives and Environmental Benefits

By Rayda Plastics | 12 September 2023

Finding a biodegradable alternative for plastic has never been more important. As research progresses, more and more ways of developing bioplastics are becoming apparent, so we’ve listed some of the up-and-coming plastic innovations below.

Plastic in Fashion

By Rayda Plastics | 24 August 2023

Plastic is one of the most commonly used materials around the world and is found in the fashion industry more than you may realise; from the clothes we wear to fun accessories, plastic can be used to produce many materials and products.

The Benefits of Plastic Extrusion

By Rayda Plastics | 8 August 2023

Plastic extrusion is a high-volume manufacturing process where a polymer material is melted and pushed through various sizes of dies in a continuous process and formed into a range of products in many different shapes and sizes. The plastic extrusion process has many benefits, so, what are the benefits of plastic extrusion?…

Recycling, Reusing and Repurposing Plastic Items

By Rayda Plastics | 28 July 2023

Most of the products we use in everyday life, at home and out of the home, are made from plastic, and when we are done with them, many of us just throw them away in the general waste. However, these plastic products can be recycled, reused or repurposed once you are finished with them.

Creative and Sustainable Innovations in Plastic to Reduce Waste

By Rayda Plastics | 17 July 2023

Plastic is one of the most commonly used materials around the world, and over 100 billion pieces of plastic waste are produced each year. Many brands and businesses work to be more sustainable and environmentally friendly with the materials they use to reduce the amount of plastic waste that is produced.

Advantages of Using Plastic in the Medical Industry

By Rayda Plastics | 10 July 2023

Plastic has been used in a range of industries since it was invented, and one of the biggest users of plastic is the medical industry. Over the past three decades, plastics have become an essential material for modern medicine due to its many advantages.

Plastic Sustainability

By Rayda Plastics | 13 June 2023

When using a material, it’s important to think about its sustainability, and for a material to be truly sustainable, it must be environmentally, economically and socially sustainable, also known as the three pillars of sustainability. Plastic makes a positive contribution to all three of these pillars…

What Can Plastic Waste be Used For?

By Rayda Plastics | 2 June 2023

Over 100 billion pieces of plastic waste are thrown away each year. However, these pieces of plastic could be repurposed and used for a wide variety of applications, including home DIY, construction, energy production, and much more.

New Solar Powered Technology can Transform Plastic Waste into Sustainable Fuels

By Rayda Plastics | 24 May 2023

There has been some exciting news on solar-powered technology this year. Recent studies show that scientists have developed a way of transforming plastic waste and greenhouse gases into valuable, sustainable fuels using solar power.

The Advantages and Disadvantages of Silicone Rubber

By Rayda Plastics | 25 April 2023

Silicone Rubber is an elastomer composed of silicone, which is a synthetic polymer that is made from the chemical element of silicon together with hydrogen, oxygen and carbon. Due to its properties, and ease of manufacturing and shaping, silicone rubber can be found in a wide range of products in all types of industries. However,…