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PRODUCT NEWS
Researchers have developed a method to co- more sustainable alternative for a range of in-
valently bond plasticizers directly to the PVC dustrial applications.
polymer backbone to combat these issues. This
electrocatalytic functionalization modifies the Environmental and Industrial Impact
carbon-chlorine (C–Cl) bonds in PVC, perma- The implications of this breakthrough are sig-
nently attaching the plasticizers to the material. nificant. By preventing the release of microplas-
As a result, the plasticizers remain securely in- tics and harmful compounds, this new method
tegrated, preventing the leaching that typically could help reduce PVC’s environmental foot-
occurs with traditional PVC formulations. print. Moreover, products made from covalently
bonded PVC would last longer, requiring fewer
This covalent bonding approach allows precise
control over the grafting process by adjusting replacements and reducing waste. While further
the redox capacity during electrolysis. By doing scaling is needed, this innovation has the po-
so, the modified PVC materials retain their en- tential to revolutionize the production of safer,
hanced properties without the risk of shedding more sustainable materials.
microplastics or hazardous organics, offering a Source – Plastics Engineering
Plastic Bag Market Size
Expected to Reach USD 35.41 Bn by 2033
2033, according to a study published by To-
wards Packaging a sister firm of Precedence
Statistics. Asia Pacific dominated the plastic bag
packaging market in 2023 with the largest mar-
ket share. Europe region is anticipated to grow
at a healthy CAGR during the forecast period.
Navigating the Plastic Bag Market: Insights
and Future Directions
he global plastic bag packaging market Plastic bags are gaining immense popularity
size was valued at USD 25.98 billion in across various sectors, such as retail, food and
T2024 and is expected to reach around beverage, healthcare, and pharmaceuticals.
USD 35.41 billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of These bags are used for storing, carrying, and
3.5% from 2024 to 2033. transporting goods, as they are lightweight, du-
rable, and resistant to moisture, making them a
The global plastic bag packaging market size better option for single use. Many retail stores
is predicted to increase from USD 26.89 billion and supermarkets provide consumers with plas-
in 2025 to approximately USD 35.41 billion by tic bags for carrying consumer goods.
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