Crescent Garden Introduces Planters Made with Waste-Based UBQ to Consumer Markets UBQ Materials, climate tech developer of advanced materials, announced today that its novel bio-based thermoplastic is being incorporated into a new range of…

Sidel envisions the future of packaging at drinktec Sidel, a leading global provider of packaging solutions, is inviting customers to meet its experts at Munich’s drinktec 2022 (12-16 September) to discuss industry challenges and discover…

Dow’s Recyclable packaging solution is certified to reduce 35% life cycle carbon emissions Dow’s recyclable packaging solution, enabled by INNATETM TF Polyethylene Resins for Tenter Frame Biaxial Orientation (TF-BOPE), is now officially…

How to optimize flexo production with rotec upgrades for sleeves and adaptors In an industry where flexibility is central to maximizing opportunities, the quality of your sleeves and adapters can mean the difference between profit and loss.…

DSM Engineering Materials launches 100% bio-based Stanyl with halved carbon footprint and same high performance to empower customer sustainability DSM Engineering Materials announces the launch of a new, more sustainable version of its…

PLASTICS Industry Statement on Passage of California Senate Bill 54 Plastics Industry Association President and CEO, Matt Seaholm, issued the following statement today in response to the passage of California Senate Bill 54: “The Plastics…

Ara Partners Acquires Petainer Ara Partners (“Ara”), a private equity firm that specialises in industrial decarbonisation investments, announced that it has acquired Petainer Ltd. (“Petainer” or the “Company”), a UK-based, global producer…

Hillenbrand to acquire Herbold Meckesheim Hillenbrand, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Herbold Meckesheim GmbH (Herbold) for an enterprise value of approximately €79 million. The transaction is expected to close…

Teknor Apex Announces NEW Sarlink R2 3180B TPV with 25% recycled content – another product portfolio advancement in their sustainability journey This multi-purpose TPV containing high-quality Post-Industrial Recycled (PIR) content processes…

Spin-out company aiming to replace harmful plastic microbeads receives £1.3M investment a company set up by University of Bath researchers that aims to replace plastic microbeads with sustainable alternatives, is set to scale up its work…

PERPETUA ALTA: Constantia Flexibles introduces recycle-ready laminate with improved chemical resistance The world’s third-largest flexible packaging manufacturer launches the first ready-to-be-recycled mono-material based on polypropylene…

“Quality Works”: LANXESS focuses on electromobility and sustainability at K 2022  High-quality solutions for the plastics and rubber industry  High-performance materials for lightweight design and electromobility Additives for plastics…

K 2022 - Trend Report North America European Plastics Industry Braces for Increased Instability, Higher Prices, and Lower Growth The pandemic. Supply chain ruptures. The Great Resignation. China trade tensions. Climate change and extreme…

Borealis introduces borvida, a portfolio of circular base chemicals, to feed a future that is circular in both plastic and in carbon The Borvida portfolio introduces sustainable base chemicals to Borealis’ range of product offering The…

New Anti-fouling additive for the PP and PE polymerisation process – Palsgaard introduces Einar 981 to replace existing regulatory compromised chemistry Einar 981 is an unquestionably safe and efficient alternative that has worldwide…