As part of the global effort to reduce plastic waste, UPM Plywood introduces a new wrapping for WISA birch panels that are packaged on pallets using transparent plastic film, wood, cardboard and paper labels. Can be Recycled or Reused Spruce plywood sheets, used mainly in construction and non-visual applications, are simply bound together using plastic […]

DOMO Chemicals obtained the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification PLUS (ISCC+) label for three production sites and over 300 PA6 and engineered materials products. This certification enhances DOMO’s ability to offer customers a wider range of circular and bio-based solutions, reinforcing its commitment to customer-centric innovation. The company announces significant sustainability achievements in 2023, as detailed

INEOS Styrolution  has announced that the Scottish wind energy specialist Edge Solutions has signed a ten-year exclusive supply agreement for an ultra-tough Luran® SC thermoplastic product. This product is designed specifically for wind turbine blades. Use in Leading Edge Protection Applications Edge Solutions, based in Edinburgh has developed a patented system, called Armour Edge. It

Dow announces the development and launch of its innovative family of REVOLOOP™ Recycled Plastics Resins. This launch marks a milestone in Dow’s commitment to advancing circularity and transforming the waste. Approved for Non-food Contact Applications By 2030, Dow aims to transform the waste and commercialize three million metric tons of circular and renewable solutions annually. To

WACKER is presenting a selection of silicone products for battery technology and electromobility at this year’s Battery Show Europe. Potting Compounds to Prevent Fire During Thermal Runaway The focus will be on the potting compounds ELASTOSIL® CM 181 and ELASTOSIL® CM 185. The latter is a recent development which will be premiered at the show. Both

trinamiX GmbH, a provider of mobile spectroscopy and a wholly-owned subsidiary of BASF, announces their presentation of Mobile NIR Spectroscopy Solutions at the upcoming Plastics Recycling and Sustainability Conference Europe (PRSE) 2024. It is taking place from June 19-20 at RAI Amsterdam. At booth G3 in hall 12, trinamiX will be showcasing a new application specifically

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