Neste, Borealis and Covestro have signed a project agreement to enable the recycling of discarded tires into high-quality plastics for automotive applications. The collaboration aims at driving circularity in plastics value chains and the automotive industry. Processed to High-quality Polycarbonates When no longer fit for use, tires are liquefied by means of chemical recycling and then processed into base chemicals and […]

The Japanese tech company Asahi Kasei is set to showcase cutting-edge materials for automotive uses at the German Rubber Conference DKT. This event for the rubber and elastomer industry in Europe will take place from July 1-4, 2024, in Nuremberg, Germany. Contributes to Reducing the Usage of Toxic 6PPD At the DKT 2024, Asahi Kasei will present

BASF is now offering the packaging industry a way to increase the use of renewable feedstocks. It is expanding its portfolio of certified compostable biopolymers to include a biomass-balanced (BMB) ecoflex®, a polybutylene adipate terephthalate (PBAT). It is frequently used in the compounding of biopolymers. 60% Lower PCF than the Standard Product For the new ecoflex®

An NTU research team has successfully developed new methods to create a type of “cool paint” using recycled plastics – namely acrylic, old PVC pipes and polystyrene foam – and barium sulphate, offering a sustainable and efficient alternative to new plastics. The NTU methods not only help in cooling temperatures in tropical environments, but also

Lummus Technology has taken a lead investor position in RWDC Industries’ convertible bond round. This further strengthens the partnership between the two companies to bring polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) to the global market. This strategic investment marks a significant milestone in commercialization of PHA. PHA is a biodegradable and environmentally safe alternative to petroleum-based plastics. It can help mitigate

Borealis announces the installation of a semi-commercial demonstration recyclate-based polyolefins (rPO) compounding line in Beringen, Belgium. Set for construction during 2024, it is expected to be fully operational in the first half of 2025. Exceptional Versatility and Flexibility The state-of-the-art line will use Borealis’ proprietary Borcycle™ M technology. It will transform mechanically recycled post-consumer waste into

Researchers led by the University of Leicester have demonstrated that plastics with bright colors such as red, blue, and green degrade and form microplastics quicker than those with plainer colors. Their findings reveal that the colorant used in the formulation of a plastic product can significantly affect the rate at which it degrades and breaks

Washi: the traditional Japanese paper, known for its beauty and strength, has been used in bookbinding, art, furniture, and architecture for hundreds of years. But more recently, washi’s usage is on the decline, as people opt for more western style housing designs. In a bid to revive interest in this traditional craft, a group of

Sunreef Yachts Eco is a comprehensive approach to yachting, aiming to enhance energy efficiency and sustainability across all aspects of the experience. As part of this initiative, the shipyard‘s research and development team is integrating recycled PET bottles into the production process for the composite superstructures of the yachts.  Requires Recycling of Around 600,000 PET Bottles

Toray Industries, Inc., Dow Inc., Comexi Group Industries, S.A.U., Sakata Inx Corporation and SGK Japan (Schawk Japan K.K.) announce that they have jointly developed a surface printing mono-material film packaging material technology. Complies with EU’s Designed for Recyclability Criteria This technology complies with the European Union’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, which aims to help realize

The ALPLA Group and Re-Purpose have announced a strategic partnership that will advance sustainable packaging solutions and strengthen the feedstock value chain of ALPLA’s very first PET recycling facility in Africa. Combines Recycling Expertise of ALPLA and Reverse Logistics of Re-Purpose ALPLA is investing 60 million euros in the construction of a state-of-the-art recycling plant

Teijin Frontier Co., Ltd., the Teijin Group’s fibers and products converting company, announced the development of a new, multifunctional and comfortable polyester material. It combines high breathability and UV protection. This new product reproduces the structure of a traditional Japanese “Sudare” blind (bamboo blind). It allows breezes to pass through while blocking out sunlight. Incorporates Recycled

Evonik has expanded its capacities for RESOMER® powder biomaterials at its Darmstadt site in Germany. The specialty chemicals company now offers an advanced solvent-free micronization technology. It produces custom powders with different particle sizes and material properties. With the new production capacities, Evonik also intends to expand its own portfolio of standard RESOMER® powders for medical devices to

Pact Collective and Eastman announce they have qualified the use of clean, multicolor PET waste from Pact members and consumers as feedstock for Eastman’s methanolysis technology. This process addresses the challenge of multicolored PET received at material recovery facilities (MRF). Multicolored PET ​in some instances is​ unlikely to be mechanically recycled due to color variations. Upcycle into

A new type of bioplastic could help reduce the plastic industry’s environmental footprint. Researchers from University of California San Diego have developed a biodegradable form of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU). TPU is a soft yet durable commercial plastic used in footwear, floor mats, cushions and memory foam. It is filled with bacterial spores that, when exposed to