When it comes to plastics packaging, Cortec’s “circular economy” opportunities fall into two main categories: recycling and composting. Both seek to repurpose old products into useful new material. Both are great ways for end users to jump into the “circular economy” and improve their environmental footprint! Recycling Partnership Cortec® Advanced Films (CAF) and EcoCortec® offer customers in the…
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When manufacturers package metal equipment or components and send them off to a new destination, they are putting the items at the mercy of the shipping company and the unpredictable environment through which they will pass. One serious question that should not go unanswered is whether the metals are sufficiently protected against corrosion. Fortunately, Cortec’s…
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A European mint was having trouble with tarnish on copper plated mild steel coin blanks while using VCI film from a Cortec® competitor. Although VpCI®-126 Bags had already been tested and found to provide complete tarnish protection, the mint had opted for cheaper bags that were supposedly equivalent. However, the mint soon faced complaints about tarnish during storage…
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