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Solvay Announces Groundbreaking PVDC Recycling Solution
Time of Update: 2023-01-10
. This proof-of-concept involves the recovery of Ixan® PVDC bidirectional membranes from post-industrial waste from food packaging without compromising the properties of high-barrier polymers .
. This proof-of-concept involves the recovery of Ixan® PVDC bidirectional membranes from post-industrial waste from food packaging without compromising the properties of high-barrier polymers .
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Dow Accelerates Partnership with Auto Industry
Time of Update: 2023-01-10
Dow launches MobilityScience studio to support the development of innovative transportation technologies . The first two studios, located in Midland, Michigan, and Lake Jackson, Texas, provide a co-wo
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Brewer Corona to host 'catch plastic' contest
Time of Update: 2023-01-10
, and they're catching much smaller fish than they were 10 years ago "In Mexico in particular, the combination of plastic pollution and overfishing in the ocean is directly affecting local small-scale fishing communities," said Gustavo Lauria, co-founder of We Believers.
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EU publishes 'Fit for 55' climate recommendations
Time of Update: 2023-01-10
Commenting on the proposals, BASF CEO Martin Brudermüller, who is also chairman of the European Chemical Industry Council (CEFIC), called the "Fit for 55" package a key step for Europe to lead the world towards climate neutrality by 2050.
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WACKER Publishes Sustainability Report 2019/2020
Time of Update: 2023-01-10
The online WACKER Sustainability Report is available in German and English: (Photo: Wacker Chemie AG)With the help of the ECOWHEEL® assessment tool, WACKER analyzes the environment-related factors in the value chain and focuses on energy, materials, water, and ecotoxicity at the core of the product life cycle .
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Celanese sees auto industry improving from third quarter
Time of Update: 2023-01-10
S. and Germany, the two largest markets for the company's engineered materials Ryerkerk said on the company's second-quarter earnings call that vehicle production fell sharply in the U.
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Polycarbonate meets demand for sustainable materials
Time of Update: 2023-01-10
Gallina, known worldwide for its high-tech innovations and consistent product quality, which will be available in several forms - - Quantity of pallets, complete or mixed pallets, single sheets or custom products cut to size Novolux's premium polycarbonate sheets are manufactured by the multi-million dollar Italian company Dott.
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Russian LDPE prices rise in July amid tight supply
Time of Update: 2023-01-10
Contrary to the expectations of many consumers, LDPE prices in the Russian market rose in July due to tight supplies Contrary to the expectations of many consumers, LDPE prices in the Russian market rose in July due to tight supplies .
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The Vita Group acquires mattress maker Usleep
Time of Update: 2023-01-10
. Paul Glynn, Usleep's general manager, said: "We would like to thank the teams at Belfield and NorthEdge for their support over the years, and we can't wait to see the future of Usleep's partnership with Vita .
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Trinseo to buy PMMA sheet maker Aristech for $450 million
Time of Update: 2023-01-10
To drive transformation into a supplier of specialty materials and sustainable solutions, Trinseo announced on July 19, 2021 that it has entered into an acquisition agreement with Aristech Surfaces LL
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McDonald's UK launches recyclable, reusable cups for hot drinks
Time of Update: 2023-01-10
. Customers can drink hot beverages from recycled Loop cups for a £1 deposit, helping to reduce the number of single-use coffee cups that are recycled or landfilled .
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BASF Cellasto celebrates production milestone in North America
Time of Update: 2023-01-10
". "The first Cellasto parts produced by BASF in North America are microcellular polyurethane bumpers for automakers .
". "The first Cellasto parts produced by BASF in North America are microcellular polyurethane bumpers for automakers .
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Agilyx new technology safely disposes of flame retardant insulation that could not be recycled in the past
Time of Update: 2023-01-10
" The Norwegian Agilyx AS wholly owned subsidiary of advanced recycling company Agilyx Corporation, today announced that they have achieved a major milestone in their collaboration with a strategic technology partner that will enable the recycling of PS laden with brominated flame retardants into high-purity styrene Monomers for direct use in downstream products including PS, EPS, ABS, SBR, SAN and unsaturated polyester resins .
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Japan's NEDO pioneers carbon fiber prepreg that can be cured in 30 seconds and can be stored at room temperature
Time of Update: 2023-01-10
Store at room temperature On July 15, 2021, NEDO, Japan's new energy industry technology comprehensive development agency, announced that it has developed a rapidly curable carbon fiber reinforced prepreg sheet, which can be cured within 30 seconds, the shortest time in the world, and can be cured within 30 seconds.
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European trade body believes beverage companies should give priority to rPET material
Time of Update: 2023-01-10
. Nicholas Hodac, Director General of UNESDA, said that the entire European beverage industry fully supports the EU Green Deal and the Circular Economy Action Plan and is committed to realizing the full cycle of PET bottles .
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Additive improves properties of rigid polyurethane foam made with biopolyol
Time of Update: 2023-01-10
S. Department of Agriculture, soy-based polyols were used to make rigid polyurethane foam In this study, funded in part by the Missouri Soybean Marketing Board and the U.
Cell size, density, thermal resistivity and compressive force deflection values were evaluated and compared to Covestro's petroleum-based foam Baydur 683 .
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U.S. Upholstered Furniture Action Council (UFAC) Revises Flammability Tests
Time of Update: 2023-01-10
UFAC's Make Lives Safer verification program meets and exceeds the requirements of TB117-2013, allowing manufacturers to provide samples of furniture components - from foam to welding wire - for flammability testing by UFAC's third-party laboratory partners .
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Dow, LyondellBasell call for global deal to eliminate plastic waste
Time of Update: 2023-01-10
1 called for a global agreement to eliminate plastic waste from the environment, urging governments and stakeholders around the world to push for a deal at an upcoming UN meeting A treaty resolution The leaders of the world's two largest plastic manufacturers on Sept.
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HB Fuller partners with Covestro to develop sustainable adhesives
Time of Update: 2023-01-10
”. ”The new ingredient used in the HB Fuller adhesive is a bio-based raw material manufactured through a mass balance method that will replace a portion of the previous fossil raw material .
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Recreus launches conductive Filaflex TPU filament for 3D printing
Time of Update: 2023-01-10
application In addition, it can be used to print conductive circuits used in flexible electronics, such as electromagnetic signal isolators, pressure-sensitive buttons, or to connect computers, joysticks, Arduinos, numeric keypads, trackpads, and even surface electrodes, among many others.
