Environment & Sustainability

“Support User Industries First” A Call to Keep Chemicals Policy Innovation Friendly Europe’s mechanical and plant engineering sector stands at the forefront of sustainable solutions — from energy-efficient production systems to…

Sustainable Manufacturing Powered by Modern Execution Systems In the latest episode of the VDMA Industry Podcast, Markus Günther, Head of Sales at INFORM GmbH, Michael Möller, Managing Director of gbo datacomp GmbH, and Jan Doberstein,…

“An Ambitious 2040 Milestone Is Key” — Unlocking Industry’s Role in Climate Leadership The European Commission’s recent proposal for a binding 2040 climate target has sent a strong signal about the EU’s continued commitment to climate…

Simplify the Omnibus Package, Don’t Undermine It — Driving Real Sustainability for Industry The negotiations in Brussels on the omnibus package for sustainability mark an important crossroads for Europe’s industrial competitiveness.…

Clariant Offers PFAS-Free Polyolefin Aids for Film and Packaging Industries New AddWorks PPA product line offers PFAS-free alternatives to conventional fluoropolymer-based polymer processing aids Innovative formulations deliver…

PU Framed Modules Using Covestro Materials Reach 3 GW Globally Covestro is glad to announce that sales of photovoltaic (PV) modules with frames developed with its polyurethane (PU) composites technology have topped 3 gigawatts. This is a…

Constantia Flexibles Scales Up Production with Rolling Mill Expansion in Austria 80 million investment strengthens a more sustainable aluminum production in Europe The rolling mill expansion of Constantia Flexibles' main facility,…

XSYS Nyloflex Eco Plates Earn Sustainability Honors at FTA Excellence Awards XSYS, worldwide supplier of flexo prepress solutions, has received the FTA's Sustainability Excellence Award 2025 for the new nyloflex eco printing plates. Framed…

ClimaPos by UBQ Earns Silver Honor at 2025 Edison Awards UBQ Materials, headquartered in Miami, U.S., receives the Silver 2025 Edison Best New Product Award in the Carbon Reduction Through Advanced Materials category for its innovative…

Transforming for Tomorrow: Antwerp Platform Navigates Industry Change A major industrial hub for TotalEnergies for more than 75 years, the Antwerp platform—known for its integrated and resilient operations—is reviewing upcoming investments…

Emirates Biotech Appoints Samsung E&A for Abu Dhabi PLA Plant For its next Polylactic Acid (PLA) production facility in the United Arab Emirates, Emirates Biotech has chosen Samsung E&A as its contractor. The strategic project,…

Field Study Validates Sirmax's Entry into Biodegradable Agricultural Materials A study by the University of Turin certifies the effectiveness of Sirmax's product, which suppresses weeds without releasing microplastics into the soil The…