28 October 202125 October 2021 LANXESS launches sustainable high-performance plastic The specialty chemicals company’s latest product is Durethan BLUEBKV60H2.0EF to take another major step to circular economy
Kompostierbare Kunststoff-Alternative: OTTO ist Exklusivpartner von traceless Pilottest mit biologisch abbaubaren Versandtüten in Planung
27 October 202122 October 2021 Renewcell and Kelheim Fibres form collaboration to establish a European closed loop for fashion Both companies will collaborate on developing commercial scale production of superior quality viscose fibers from up to 10,000 tonnes of Renewcell’s 100% textile recycled material Circulose® annually
Kooperation: Renewcell und Kelheim Fibres treiben Kreislaufwirtschaft in der Europäischen Textilwirtschaft voran Beide Unternehmen wollen gemeinsam eine großtechnische Produktion von hochwertigen Viskosefasern aus bis zu 10.000 Tonnen des 100%igen Textilrecyclats Circulose® von Renewcell pro Jahr aufbauen
Neste and Ravago plan to set up a joint venture to focus on chemical recycling of waste plastic New facility is built upon the advancement of the thermochemical liquefaction technology of US-based Alterra Energy
How a bacterium may help solve the plastic pollution crisis Researchers from Nara Institute of Science and Technology find that the bacterium Ideonella sakaiensis can not only degrade petroleum-based plastics but can also sustainably produce biodegradable plastics
26 October 202126 October 2021 Free webinar: Value from CO2: The power of Biotechnology 23 November 2021, 14:00–17:00 h CET – Final agenda available!
Accelerating electrification with the “Cracker of the Future” Consortium Today the “Cracker of the Future” consortium announces two new members and accelerating the development of a game changing technology for the electrification of the steam cracking process. This enables a revolutionary decrease in greenhouse gas emissions
Repsol + Versalis: Beteiligung am Konsortium “Cracker of the Future” Das “Cracker of the Future” Konsortium freut sich über zwei neue Mitglieder und kann seine wegweisende Entwicklung zur Verstromung des Steamcrackerverfahrens derart steigern, dass eine revolutionäre Einsparung von Klimagas-Emissionen möglich wird
Gentechnikfreie, teilweise biobasierte Zwischensohle für Wanderschuhe Erster Outdoor-Sportschuh aus überwiegend biobasierten und recycelten Materialien
GMO-free, partially bio-based midsole for hiking boots First outdoor sports shoe made predominantly from bio-based and recycled materials
25 October 202120 October 2021 bp and LANXESS join forces on renewable raw materials for plastics production Partners to produce high-performance plastics for example in various e-mobility applications
bp und LANXESS bündeln Kräfte bei erneuerbaren Rohstoffen für die Kunststoffproduktion Partner wollen Hochleistungskunststoffe für die zahlreichen Anwendungen der Elektromobilität produzieren
22 October 202119 October 2021 “CIRCULAR FOAM” Project: Covestro aims to close material cycle for rigid foams used in refrigerators and buildings Development of innovative chemical recycling processes for rigid polyurethane foams as key to circular economy
“CIRCULAR FOAM”-Projekt: Covestro will Stoffkreisläufe für Hartschäume aus Kühlgeräten und Gebäuden schließen Entwicklung innovativer chemischer Recyclingverfahren für Polyurethan-Hartschäume als Schlüssel zur Kreislaufwirtschaft
Dow commercializes recyclable toothpaste packaging Coupled with responsible disposal and recycling infrastructure, this solution could help reduce the number of used toothpaste tubes entering landfills
Carbios launches industrial demonstration plant for its unique enzymatic recycling technology First tests were successfully completed, reflecting the scalability of the process
21 October 202119 October 2021 Deal with Nestlé sees first plant in Mexico for full circularity of food grade plastic packaging Nestlé Mexico, Greenback and Enval are to install the first plant in Mexico to achieve full circularity of food grade plastic packaging
Forschungspolitische Empfehlungen zum chemischen Kunststoffrecycling Der Verband der Chemischen Industrie (VCI), DECHEMA und PlasticsEurope Deutschland (PED) skizzieren in einem gemeinsamen Papier Wege zur Umsetzung
Research gives new meaning to fish-net stockings Innovation project looks to create clothing fibres from seafood processing waste
20 October 202115 October 2021 Partnership between Dow and Haldor Topsoe will turn waste plastics into circular plastics Plans include Dow to proceed with the design and engineering for a 10,000 ton per year market development unit using Haldor Topsoe’s PureStepTM technology to purify pyrolysis oil feedstock derived from waste plastics for use in circular products
Feds will consider regulating chemical recycling sector The U.S. EPA is accepting comments on potential regulation of chemical recycling technologies until Nov. 8
19 October 202115 October 2021 HEXPOL TPE präsentiert ressourcenschonende Materialien auf der Fakuma 2021 Neben seinen neuen, für den Automobilinnenraum geeigneten thermoplastischen Elastomeren mit Rezyklatanteil präsentiert Hexpol TPE u.a. Kork-Composites und biobasierte TPEs
Lactips launches “Plastic Free Paper” The first paper packaging solution that is free from plastic or controversial substances and fully recyclable and compostable
ExxonMobil to build its first large-scale plastic waste advanced recycling facility Plans underway for up to 500,000 metric tons annually of advanced recycling capacity to be added by year-end 2026 across multiple sites
18 October 202113 October 2021 TotalEnergies Doubles its Recycled Plastic Production Capacity in France Plastics’ end-of-life is a crucial topic, which is why TotalEnergies is actively involved in plastics recycling as part of its circular economy approach
Dow expands global capabilities for circular plastics, with initial products available for customers in 2022 Company on-track to secure key third-party certifications for assuring circular plastic products to its customers
15 October 202112 October 2021 The Shortest Path To Circular Plastics Is Through The Chemical Companies Large multinational producers of plastic materials are a core part of a circular future because they can either directly trace their formation back to fossil-oil companies or have significant collaborations with fossil-oil interests
14 October 202112 October 2021 Enzyme sollen helfen, den Kunststoff PET wiederzuverwerten Das französische Start-up Carbios hat eine Demonstrationsanlage eröffnet und hofft, das weltweite Angebot an Recycling-Optionen zu erweitern
A French company is using enzymes to recycle one of the most common single-use plastics French startup Carbios just opened a demonstration plant - and hopes to expand the world’s menu of recycling options
13 October 20219 October 2021 Achieving Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emission Plastics RWTH Aachen researchers have presented a sustainable model for plastics production and waste treatment which could achieve plastic production with net-zero greenhouse gas emissions more affordable than expected
Netto-Null-Emissionen sind möglich Studie von RWTH Aachen und ETH Zürich in der Zeitschrift Science veröffentlicht
good natured® and Jones Healthcare Group™ are Transforming Canada’s Pharmaceutical Industry with Innovative Plant-based Packaging New plant-based solution allows Jones to optimize its package design, removes chemicals of concern and ensures its packaging is readily recyclable in most households across North America
12 October 20217 October 2021 Cooperation in the recycling of plastic waste: Covestro and Interseroh to jointly establish value-adding cycles The goal is a resource-efficient circular economy
Kooperation beim Recycling von Kunststoffabfällen: Covestro und Interseroh wollen gemeinsam Wertschöpfungskreisläufe aufbauen Ziel ist eine ressourceneffiziente Kreislaufwirtschaft
11 October 20216 October 2021 Rowa: Schwarzmasterbatch aus PA-Rezyklat und Altreifen Substitut für Industrieruße verleiht Kunststoffen eine schwarze Färbung, UV-Schutz und kann Opazität erzeugen
7 October 20211 October 2021 Woodly produces clear plastic packaging made from wood “We make achieving sustainability goals possible for large companies”
CarbonSmart Inside and Out LanzaTech leads the way in getting consumer goods from recycled carbon to market
4 October 202129 September 2021 MICHELIN’s airless tire, tested and approved! Michelin to make tyres containing recycled plastic by 2024 - MICHELIN Uptis, the airless prototype tire was fitted to the e-Mini at the Munich Motor Show, was unanimously approved. The proof on video!
Recycling-Reifen der Zukunft auf der IAA: Bei Michelin wandert Plastik aus der Tonne auf die Felge Ab 2024 wird der weltweit bekannte Reifenhersteller Michelin recyceltes Plastik in Reifen verarbeiten
1 October 202128 September 2021 Closing the loop for paper-coated packaging and serviceware: now compostable AND recyclable with Luminy® from Total Corbion PLA Coating a paperboard application with Luminy® PLA now also supports mechanical/material recyclability within existing recycling streams
30 September 202130 September 2021 The winners of the last innovation award “Best CO2 Utilisation” transformed CO2 into methanol, cleaning agents, plastic packaging or surfactants. What technology or product in the field of CCU have you developed? nova-Institute and YNCORIS together with CO2 Value Europe are looking forward to your application for the innovation award “Best CO2 Utilisation 2022”. The award will be granted at the well-established “Conference on CO2-based Fuels and Chemicals”, 23–24 March 2022 in Cologne (hybrid event)
European plastics producers call for a mandatory EU recycled content target for plastics packaging of 30% by 2030 An enabling policy framework and collaboration with the value chain are essential to reach target
29 September 202124 September 2021 SABIC and MICROSOFT Collaborate To Create Microsoft’s First Product Made With Recycled Ocean Plastic SABIC-Microsoft collaboration envisions SABIC providing a new XENOY™ resin for Microsoft product use that is comprised of 20% ocean plastic
28 September 202129 September 2021 The answer to your hunt for renewable materials: The Renewable Materials Conference, 10–12 May 2022, Cologne, Germany (hybrid) The unique concept of presenting all renewable material solutions at one event hits the mark: bio-based, CO2-based and recycled are the only alternatives to fossil-based chemicals and materials
Research guides future of plastic waste chemical recycling New Cornell University's paper highlights the benefits of consequential life-cycle optimization when compared with more traditional analytical tools
Forschung leitet die Zukunft des chemischen Recyclings von Kunststoffabfällen ein Neue Studie der Cornell Universität hebt die Vorteile der konsequenten Lebenszyklusoptimierung im Vergleich zu traditionelleren Analyseinstrumenten hervor
Maritime rope could be adding billions of microplastics to the ocean every year New University of Plymouth study is the first to explore the potential for rope to become a source of microplastic pollution in the marine environment
EU aims to tackle waste packaging with new legislation Europe's packaging waste is increasing, with the bloc generating 174.1kg of packaging waste per inhabitant in the EU in 2018