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The Rise of Solvent Dissolution: A Promising Plastic Recycling Technique
February 16, 2025 – Solvent Dissolution Recycling: A Promising New Approach to Tackling Global Plastic Pollution As global plastic production continues to soar, with projections indicating a doubling by 2050, the associated emissions and annual waste plastic output are set to increase significantly by 2060, posing a major challenge to the global environment. Amidst this…
Indian Sugar Giant BCML Aims High with PLA Plant and New Leadership
February 16, 2025 – Indian Sugar Giant BCML Announces PLA Plant Expansion and Appoints Industry Veteran as Chemicals Business President Indian sugar industry titan Balrampur Chini Mills (BCML) has recently unveiled plans to construct a 75,000-tonne per annum polylactic acid (PLA) plant in Uttar Pradesh. With ambitions to scale up, the company aims to increase…
Carlsberg’s Zero Packaging Waste Initiative: Progress and Ambitions
February 16, 2025 – Carlsberg Reports Significant Progress in Zero Packaging Waste Initiative, Marching Steadily Towards Sustainability Goals In its newly released 2024 annual report, Carlsberg announced it has achieved remarkable results in its zero packaging waste initiative, making steady progress towards its sustainability objectives. The company has set an ambitious target to ensure that…
European Parliament Lowers Recycled Plastic Targets in ELV Regulation
February 15, 2025 – European Parliament Adopts Key Amendments to ELV Regulation The European Parliament has recently approved a significant report that introduces several modifications to the European Commission’s proposed End-of-Life Vehicles (ELV) regulation. This regulation aims to boost the circular economy in the automotive sector by increasing the use of recycled materials in vehicle…
Eastman Pushes Sustainability with RecyClass-Certified Resins
February 15, 2025 – Eastman’s Eight Copolyester Resins Receive RecyClass Recyclability Certification Eastman has announced that eight of its copolyester resins, along with their equivalent renewable material grades (Renew grades), have successfully obtained RecyClass recyclability certification. These PET resins, which incorporate recycled materials, demonstrate Eastman’s commitment to sustainability. Notably, six of the copolyester resins, specifically…
Invista’s Texas Technology Hub Launches, Boosts R&D Capabilities
February 15, 2025 – Invista Unveils Texas Technology Center, Bolstering Innovation and R&D Efforts Invista, a global leader in the chemicals industry, has announced the grand opening of its Texas Technology Center (TTC) in Katy, Texas. With a total investment of $13 million and spanning nearly 40,000 square feet, the TTC stands as a pivotal…
Basf’s Coatings Division Faces Strategic Review Amid Shifting Landscape
February 15, 2025 – Basf Mulls Strategic Shift for Its Coatings Division, Sparking Market Interest In recent news, Basf’s newly appointed CEO, Dr. Carey, revealed during a global conference call that the conglomerate is reassessing the strategic direction of its coatings division, potentially exploring options such as seeking joint venture partners or altering ownership structures….
Polyplastics Debuts Eco-Friendly PLASTRONⓇ LFT RA627P with Superior Properties
February 15, 2025 – Polyplastics Co. has recently unveiled an eco-friendly composite material named PLASTRONⓇ LFT RA627P, marking a significant advancement in sustainable materials technology. This innovative product is a composite of polypropylene (PP) resin and long cellulose fibers, offering a unique combination of low density, high specific stiffness, exceptional impact strength, and superior damping…
France Secures EU Nod for €500M Chemical Recycling Support Scheme
February 13, 2025 – EU Greenlights €500 Million French Plan to Boost Chemical Recycling of Plastics The European Commission has recently given the green light to a French proposal, allocating up to €500 million (approximately RMB 3.8 billion), to support chemical recycling of plastic waste. This initiative aims to promote the chemical recycling of specific…
Sustainable Straws by CJ Biomaterials Hit TOUS les JOURS U.S. Locations
February 13, 2025 – TOUS les JOURS Embraces Sustainable Innovation with Plant-Based Straws Across U.S. Stores Renowned South Korean bakery chain TOUS les JOURS (also known as “TLJ”), a subsidiary of CJ Group, the largest food company in South Korea, has announced the nationwide rollout of innovative plant-based plastic straws at all its U.S. locations…