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Kizad launches new Polymer Parks in Abu Dhabi

halifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (Kizad) has launched Crucial to supporting the circular economy are polymer
Ka new Polymers Park, which is set to be a base for recycling companies. The park will host a vibrant polymers
plastics manufacturing in the region. Located in Abu ecosystem, including diversified polymers space and raw
Dhabi, the park is expected to produce 300-400 kilotonnes materials, production systems and technical support,
of plastic products a year and create up to 7,000 new polymers distribution and trading, and logistics. Captain
jobs, contributing $2.5 billion to GDP by 2025. The Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi, CEO of Abu Dhabi Ports,
potential export market for the park is estimated at $500 said: “Through this strategic collaboration framework
million annually, and it will ensure Abu Dhabi is a hub for with Adnoc, Kizad is helping Abu Dhabi become a major
developing the latest innovations in sustainability and global hub for polymers conversion, supporting industrial
diversification across the UAE in support of Abu Dhabi
Economic Vision 2030."

Italy bans plastic cotton buds

talian ban on plastic cotton buds has come into effect
Ifrom January 01,2019. The New Year ushered in the
country's latest push to eliminate single-use plastic
products. From January 1, it is forbidden to produce
or sell non-biodegradable or compostable cotton buds.
technology in the industry, including new and advanced and
polymer technologies, such as composites and 3D printing. Packaging will also have to indicate the rules for proper
The strategic collaboration framework between Abu disposal.Cotton buds account for about 9% of waste found
Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) and Kizad Polymers on Italian beaches — an average of about 60 sticks per
Park aims to accelerate investment and innovation in beach. Italy is the first
the region’s plastics industry. Samir Chaturvedi, Kizad European Union country
CEO, said: “Abu Dhabi is the ideal location for polymers to implement such a
converters looking to reach both regional and international ban but it won't be the
markets. Tenants at Kizad Polymers Park will benefit last. In October, the
from access to raw materials from regional producers European Parliament
and connectivity to global polymers product demand voted to outlaw most
through Kizad’s major transport links, which include Abu single-use plastics,
Dhabi Ports’ flagship deep-water port, Khalifa Port and starting in 2021. Next
international airports. New Year's Day, Italy will bring in a ban on cosmetics
containing microplastics. These are tiny plastics grains
“The Park will source energy supplies from a variety of found in some exfoliants and detergents that end up
sources at some of the region’s lowest utility rates and in rivers and seas, where they are eaten by fish and
support initiatives to commercialise the recycling of integrated into the food chain. Brussels has warned
plastic waste. We look forward to collaborating with Adnoc that by 2050 there will be more plastic in the oceans
to create a hub where polymers converters can produce than fish, if nothing is done. A ban on plastic bags went
their products faster, cost-effectively, and sustainably.” into place since January 1, 2011.Italy had ban on use of
Kizad Polymers Park will cater to a variety of different Plastic bags. Of the more than 8,000 municipalities in
polymers segments, including industrial use, such as Italy, around 200 already have plastic bag bans. Italy's
packaging, construction, and semi-finished products; ban on plastic bags then in 2011 made it first in Europe
end-use customers, such as household goods, agriculture with such a prohibition,. Italian stores used 20 billion
and hygiene products; material science, including plastic bags annually. The Law has banned plastic bags
compounded and composite materials, and 3D Printing. for fruit, vegetables and baked goods.

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