FPInnovations, a Canadian research centre, has successfully completed phase 1 in the development of biodegradable disposable face masks, and is ready to begin the second phase which is expected to lead to an entirely made-in-Canada…

BENEO, a world leader in healthy ingredients, has announced a 40% cut in specific carbon emissions at its Oreye facility in Belgium, thanks to increased energy efficiency measures. Now, well in time for the start of the 2020 chicory…

The PerFORMing removable range is the first in Europe to create 100% recyclable paper-based food traysReduction of approximately 40 tonnes of plastic a year for dairy producer SalzburgMilchReduces carbon footprint by two thirds compared to…

Bottles and other rigid plastic packaging made from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) are continuing to grow in demand despite pressure over their environmental impact a recent Smithers study reveals. While Covid-19 is the immediate…

Investment in Catalysts business is part of Clariant’s commitment to its portfolio for future growthStrengthens Clariant’s ability to support China’s petrochemicals industry, especially the propane dehydrogenation (PDH) marketCATOFIN is a…

• The antiviral effect was tested by an external laboratory specialized in microbiological tests against Influenza H1N1 and Feline Coronavirus • Results showed that over 98 % of the Feline Coronavirus was eliminated within…

In the ZCORE project, 6 partners have joined forces to demonstrate that seaweed residues can be utilized for the production of biobased coatings (paints) with superior application properties.  Fast-growing seaweed is used to produce…

SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, announced its partnership with Elkamet Kunststofftechnik GmbH, an industry leader in the plastics processing industry. Elkamet will be using SABIC’s LEXAN polycarbonate (PC) resin based on…