SABIC CREATES THE FIRST CERTIFIED CIRCULAR POLYMERS FROM ADVANCED RECYCLING OF RECOVERED OCEAN-BOUND PLASTIC SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, and Malaysia-based plastic recycling company HHI, have announced a pioneering new…

Microwave-Based Direct Monomerization Project for Plastic Waste Aiming to commercialize chemical recycling of hard-to-recycle ASR and SMC Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.and Microwave Chemical Co. Ltd have launched a new initiative aimed at…

Automated post processing of 3D printed metal and plastic components Post processing solutions that meet the requirements for volume production Companies across many industries have come to the conclusion that additive manufacturing will…

Overcoming adversity with Sidel: high-speed PET water line installed for Iraqi National for Food Sidel has successfully installed its first high-speed PET packaging line for water in Baghdad as part of the greenfield project of Iraqi…

LANXESS again with leading positions in Dow Jones Sustainability Indices First rank in Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) Europe; second rank in DJSI World Outstanding results in the areas of product stewardship, management of water…

"Theoretically, we could do without fossil fuels altogether if the cycle was fully closed" Interview with Peter von Hoffmann, General Manager Business Unit Engineering Plastics Applications at Coperion Mr. von Hoffmann, the circular economy…

New Polymer Detection Method to Turn the (Pep)Tide in the Fight Against Water Pollution   A peptide sensor to detect water-soluble polymers in wastewater, a major contributor to pollution on par with microplastics, has been developed by…

Polyplastics Unveils New RENATUS® PET Grades with Superior Weatherability for Auto Exterior Components Polyplastics Group has announced the introduction of two new RENATUS® PET (polyethylene terephthalate) grades which deliver superior…

Sustainable, biodegradable glitter - from your fruit bowl Researchers here have developed a sustainable, plastic-free glitter for use in the cosmetics industry – and it’s made from the cellulose found in plants, fruits, vegetables and…

Life cycle assessment of Mondi’s paper for pallet wrapping shows lower climate impact Mondi commissioned an independent life cycle assessment (LCA) comparing its Advantage StretchWrap paper to conventional plastic stretch film. The…

INEOS STYROLUTION AWARDED PLATINUM RATING FOR 2ND YEAR RUNNING Position in the top 1% of companies of all assessed companies retained Overall sustainability score of 77 is an improvement over last year Special recognition given to the…

INEOS STYROLUTION AWARDED PLATINUM RATING FOR 2ND YEAR RUNNING Position in the top 1% of companies of all assessed companies retained Overall sustainability score of 77 is an improvement over last year Special recognition given to the…

INX International adds INXhrc RC to natural-based ink roster Continuing with its commitment to developing ink systems that help brand owners and printers meet their sustainability goals, INX International Ink Co. has introduced INXhrc RC. A…

ReNew ELP Select Emerson to provide Automation Technologies ReNew ELP has selected Emerson as its digital automation partner for the first HydroPRS™ (Hydrothermal Plastic Recycling System) site located in Teesside, North East England.…

GAIA GROW'S CANNA STREAM SOLUTIONS COMPLETES PHASE 1 OF DEVELOPMENT OF NOVEL BIO-COMPOSITE USING ENAGON'S PROPRIETARY MILLED INDUSTRIAL HEMP Gaia Grow Corp.  is pleased to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Edmonton-based…