A new research study by ETH Zurich, in collaboration with BASF SE, has investigated an alternative route for mixed plastic waste streams from end-of-life vehicles: to recycle it alongside biomass. The results show: the recycling of one kg of automotive shredder residues with 3 kg of biomass reduces greenhouse gas emissions by more than 3 […]

Last update on Nov 5, 2025 Toray Industries, Inc., announced that it has developed a recycling technology that can decompose diverse carbon fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP) made from thermosetting resins while retaining the strength and surface quality of those fibers. The company drew on this technology to create a nonwoven fabric employing recycled carbon fibers. Retains

Last update on Oct 23, 2025 LyondellBasell (LYB) is enhancing its high-quality standards for mechanically recycled materials through investments in their R&D capabilities. One example is at the innovation Center in Frankfurt where LYB is strengthening its efforts in the development of advanced sorting, decontamination and compounding technologies as well as advanced analytics of post-consumer recyclates under

Last update on Oct 22, 2025 With its new FC/CM3/AD1 compound series, KRAIBURG TPE meets the requirements of the two most important regulations for food contact applications: European Regulation (EU) No. 10/2011 and Title 21 Code of Federal Regulations (21CFR §177.2600) of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The new series was developed specifically for contact with

Last update on Oct 24, 2025 Covestro, a supplier of advanced polymer materials, has received the prestigious Good Design Award for its work on transforming recycled engineering plastics into premium design materials using groundbreaking Color, Material and Finish (CMF) solutions. This recognition underscores Covestro’s commitment to turning sustainability into a true design differentiator—allowing brands to create

Last update on Oct 28, 2025 Kraton Corporation, a producer of specialty polymers and high-value biobased products derived from pine chemicals, announced a strategic plan to streamline its polymers operations in Berre, France and solely focus on producing USBC products in that location, ceasing production of HSBC products. Response to global overcapacity of HSBC production On

Last update on Oct 28, 2025 Braskem announces that its Board of Directors has approved an estimated investment of R$ 4.2 billion to increase the capacity of its petrochemical complex in Rio de Janeiro by 220,000 tons of ethylene per year, along with equivalent volumes of polyethylene. The initial phase of basic engineering, with a budget of R$

Last update on Oct 24, 2025 Evonik has officially opened its first state-of-art fumed alumina production facility ‘Alu5’ in Yokkaichi, Japan, which marks a major step forward in the company’s strategy to serve the Asian market with advanced aluminum oxide-based solutions. This mid-double-digit million Euro investment underscores Evonik’s commitment to innovation, supply security, sustainability, and customer proximity

Last update on Oct 27, 2025 Arkema achieves ISCC PLUS certification of its waterborne acrylic resins in Boretto, Italy – in line with Arkema’s global Mass Balance roadmap. Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) reduction at the site is up to 100%. This achievement supports customers as they advance more sustainable solutions for coatings in markets such as architectural coatings, adhesives, consumer

Last update on Oct 24, 2025 BASF Coatings has announced an expanded collaboration with Xiaomi, supporting the automaker’s plan to co-develop 100 car paint colors over the next three years. The initiative aims to drive innovation and personalization in automotive color design, redefining the visual language of smart mobility. Setting new trends with innovative & personalized colors

Envalior will make its debut at K 2025. At the Envalior booth – Hall 6, Booth B11 – visitors can discover the company’s broad portfolio of advanced material solutions organized across key market segments: Mobility, Electrical & Electronics, and Consumer Goods, alongside sections dedicated to the company’s recently launched Envalior CARES sustainability strategy and its Services offering for co-development

Safic-Alcan, a major distributor of specialty chemicals, announces that it has acquired a majority stake in Anders, a regional specialty chemical distributor in South America. Anders is now in its third generation under the leadership of Peter Anders Hornung. Headquartered in Lima, Peru, it also has offices in Bolivia, Ecuador, Chile, Colombia and Argentina, as

Siegwerk – a provider of printing inks and coatings for packaging applications and labels, Borouge – a petrochemicals company that provides innovative polyolefin solutions and TPN Food Packaging (TPN) – a food packaging manufacturer in Thailand, announces the launch of a fully recyclable, mono-material barrier stand-up pouch to meet the needs of converters, brand owners,

Last update on Oct 9, 2025 Private equity firm Carlyle (CG.O), is a front-runner in talks to take over the coatings business of German chemicals maker BASF (BASFn.DE), a source close to the matter told Reuters on 6th October 2025. Divestment attracts multiple global private equity bidders BASF wants to sell the business in a deal valuing it at

Engineered Polymer Solutions (EPS) will highlight its latest advancements in polymer technologies at the 37th Biennial Western Coatings Symposium and Show in Las Vegas, from October 19 to 22. EPS will feature high-performance solutions for architectural, construction and industrial coatings, specialty products, and adhesives. Products at display Leading the lineup in Architectural Coatings is EPS® 2736, a high-solids acrylic emulsion