GPCA Announces Special Editionof Annual Forum to Take Place inFebruary 2021
The forum will address the theme ‘Leadership in the New Reality Catalyzing Sustainable Growth in the Chemical Industry’
Biodegradable coating for paper and board industry
Partners evaluate Danimer Scientific’s NodaxTM PHA as commercial, fully biobased alternative for polyethylene to manufacture recyclable paper and board products from renewable sources
Kemira, a global leader in sustainable chemical…
SIBUR to produce PET partially from recycled feedstock
SIBUR's POLIEF site in Blagoveshchensk, Republic of Bashkortostan, launches the production of green PET granules, which, among other materials, will rely on some 34 kt of recycled plastics annually. PET flakes derived from used food…
Braskem invests R $ 67 million in recycling line with German technology
Committed to the circular carbon neutral economy, Braskem announces an important investment to expand its portfolio of post-consumer resins (PCR). In partnership with Valoren, a company specialized in the development and operation of…
A SEAT FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE
The world’s leading cyclists started the Tour de France. To perform well, cyclists need power, stamina – and the right equipment. Racing bikes are lightweight and durable thanks to components made of high-performance materials, such as…
Polymer researcher’s latest development results in novel cup that withstands boiling liquids
A University of Akron (UA) professor’s latest development in bioplastics has the potential to make important strides in sustainability for future plastics.
In the lab of Dr. Shi-Qing Wang in UA’s School of Polymer Science and Polymer…
Heading into 2021 well prepared
The days of disposable plastic products are numbered – alternatives are needed. The success of LastObject’s reusable cotton swabs shows that the market is ready for change. The company’s basic and beauty cotton swabs are both made of…
Ultimaker Essentials software subscription available now
Ultimaker, the global leader in desktop 3D printing, announces the general access of Ultimaker Essentials. Ultimaker Essentials is the enterprise package of Ultimaker software tools that enables professional organizations to scale a…
BASF materializes charging infrastructure solutions with conceptual autonomous wireless charger
MobiPOWER - a concept co-created by ZMP, B&Plus and BASF
BASF’s Creation Center supports the design of a reliable, durable, and safe charging solution
The debut of first sunglasses made from plastic waste
As part of its mission to tackle plastic pollution in the marine environment, The Ocean Cleanup project plans to sell goods made from the waste it recovers to fund its ongoing operations, and has just unveiled its very first product. Each…
