Resin and polyethylene guides
Technical content for people who buy and process resin: types of polyethylene, density, applications and sustainability.
GuideWhat is polyethylene: types, density and uses
What polyethylene is, how it is made, its types by density (LDPE, LLDPE, MDPE and HDPE) and where each one is used in industry.
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GuideWhat is HDPE (high-density polyethylene) and what is it used for
What HDPE is, what the acronym means, the properties of high-density polyethylene, where it is used and how to choose the right grade.
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GuideIs polyethylene plastic? The difference between resin and plastic
Yes, polyethylene is a plastic. See the difference between resin and a plastic part, the types of polyethylene and how a pellet becomes a product.
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GuideLDPE, LLDPE and MDPE: differences and applications
Differences between LDPE, LLDPE and MDPE (low-density, linear low-density and medium-density polyethylene): structure, density, properties and uses.
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GuideThe 3 Rs of sustainability in the plastics industry
Reduce, reuse and recycle: what the 3 Rs of sustainability are and how to apply them in a plastics processing plant.
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