10 November 20239 November 2023 Goodyear And Visolis To Collaborate On The Production Of Isoprene By Upcycling Materials The joint effort between Visolis and Goodyear will harness Visolis' technology to create premium isoprene from lignocellulosic feedstocks
9 November 20236 November 2023 Our view on the “Zero Draft” for a Global Plastics Treaty The ‘Zero Draft’ is a comprehensive document that contains various options for potential treaty provisions that could support progress on all three global outcomes we call for in our Vision Statement
Plastics industry players clarify vision of Global Plastics Treaty legislation in response to UNEP draft Plastic waste should be managed safely and without causing negative environmental impacts - from its initial handling to its final disposal
Plant-based material science company Algenesis secures new funding to scale production and fight climate change Seed round is led by First Bight Ventures and Circulate Capital
Bemis Introduces Recycled Greenleaf Toilet Seat – a Simple, Sustainable Bathroom Upgrade Leading Bidet and Toilet Seat Manufacturer Introduces 100% Recycled Plastic Seat
8 November 20232 November 2023 Carbios obtains building and operating permits, in line with announced schedule, for world’s first PET biorecycling plant in Longlaville Once fully operational, the plant will have a processing capacity of 50,000 tons of PET waste and will create 150 jobs
Biomüllverwertung: BAW-Sammelbeutel aktuell nicht empfehlenswert Auf die Einbringung von BAW-Beuteln in reale großtechnische Bioabfallverwertungsanlagen sollte nach erster Einschätzung verzichtet werden, solange nicht gewährleistet werden kann, dass sich die Beutel vollständig abbauen
Recycling organic waste: biodegradable bags not currently recommended The BabbA project group initial evaluation is that we should avoid introducing biodegradable bags into real, large-scale biowaste recycling plants until it can be guaranteed that the bags will break down completely
LanzaTech Forms Joint Venture with Olayan Financing Company to Deploy Carbon Recycling Technology in Saudi Arabia The joint venture will deploy and develop projects utilizing LanzaTech’s carbon recycling technology within KSA and selectively across the broader Middle East
7 November 20232 November 2023 Plastics manufacturers unite around a common vision to redesign the European plastics system Circular and net zero emissions ‘Plastics Transition’ roadmap highlights urgent need for policy framework that stimulates circular markets and investments
Naia™ Renew Fibers And The Game-Changing Potential Of Molecular Recycling Take Center At The 2023 Textile Exchange Conference, London Eastman is pleased to be among the sponsors of the 2023 Textile Exchange Conference and present their molecular recycling technology
6 November 202331 October 2023 Verpackungsverordnung: Biokunststoffe versus Rezyklate? Der EP-Umweltausschuss stimmt über die Neuregelung der EU-Verpackungsverordnung ab. Biokunststoffe könnten künftig die Rezyklatquote senken
3 November 202331 October 2023 New alliance for chemical recycling of textiles Accelerating Circularity has launched the Alliance of Chemical Textile Recycling (ACTR)
2 November 202331 October 2023 LCA, business, policy – The sustainability nexus Next nova Session on 13 Decemvber 2023
Supply chain letter on the need for mass balance fuel-use exempt for chemical recycling 20 associations call on EU Member States to urgently adopt mass balance fuel-use exempt as the EU harmonised mass balance method for allocating recycled content via chemical recycling
Verbände fordern Anerkennung von „Fuel Use Exempt“-Massenbilanzierung 20 europäische Verbände fordern eine EU-weite Regulierung und Anerkennung von Massenbilanzen für das chemische Recycling nach der „Fuel Use Exempt“-Regel
Hersteller von Kunststoffverpackungen warnen: Sonderregeln für Plastik sind ökologischer Irrweg! Die Kritik richtet sich vor allem gegen Vorschläge der Berichterstatterin Frédérique Ries für Sonder-Reduktionsziele für Kunststoffverpackungen, Ausnahmen für Verbundverpackungen, sowie Verbote von Einwegverpackungen und Mehrwegquoten, die Ausnahmen für Verpackungen aus Wellpappe vorsehen
30 October 202324 October 2023 Wandel der Kunststoffindustrie: Anteil fossiler Rohstoffe in Kunststoffproduktion rückläufig Plastics Europe, der Verband der europäischen Kunststoffhersteller, veröffentlicht im Report „Plastics the Facts 2023“ aktuelle Zahlen zur globalen Kunststoffproduktion
26 October 202323 October 2023 Recycling instead of wasting resources: hard evidence for contributions to sustainable business New study from Fraunhofer-Institute UMSICHT proves: Recycling makes a significant contribution to sustainable business
Recyceln statt Ressourcen verschwenden: Beiträge zum nachhaltigen Wirtschaften genau belegt Neue Studie vom Fraunhofer UMSICHT belegt: Recycling trägt deutlich zum nachhaltigen Wirtschaften bei
25 October 202319 October 2023 BASF and NEVEON provide hotel with recycled mattresses Using an innovative recycling process developed by BASF, it is now possible to produce polyol on an industrial scale which is derived entirely from used mattresses
BASF und NEVEON bringen recycelte Matratzen ins Hotel Mittels eines von BASF entwickelten innovativen Recyclingverfahrens ist es gelungen, im Industriemaßstab Polyol herzustellen, welches vollständig aus Altmatratzen gewonnen wurde
24 October 202317 October 2023 Verpackungsgesetz: EU ringt um Definition von „hochwertigem“ Recycling Umweltorganisationen warnen vor dem Downcycling hochwertiger Materialien zu minderwertigen Produkten, da Papier zur größten Abfallquelle in der EU werden könnte
Definition of ‘high-quality’ recycling takes centre stage in EU packaging law Environmental groups warn against downcycling high-quality materials into lower-quality products, saying paper risks becoming the largest source of packaging waste in the EU
23 October 202316 October 2023 Think that your plastic is being recycled? Think again Plastic is cheap to make and shockingly profitable. It’s everywhere. And we’re all paying the price
FENC’s Sustainable Products Empowering A World of Sports & Global Fashion As a leader in the global polyester industry, Far Eastern New Century Corporation (FENC) has always been committed to corporate sustainability for the long haul
20 October 202315 October 2023 Consumers angry at retail industry for producing plastic waste, study finds British consumers are angry at the retail industry for producing plastic waste and frustrated with current reuse and recycling systems, according to research from the University of Sheffield
19 October 202315 October 2023 ALPLA and TÖNISSTEINER realise reusable PET bottle made entirely of recycled material When the reusable bottle reaches the end of its lifespan as determined by the number of cycles it goes through, it can now be turned into rPET at the ALPLArecycling plants and recycled into new bottles
ALPLA und TÖNISSTEINER realisieren PET-Mehrwegflasche aus 100 Prozent Recyclingmaterial Das Recycling-PET (rPET) für die innovative Verpackungslösung steuert ALPLArecycling aus eigener Produktion bei und nach Ablauf der Lebensdauer ist die Flasche vollständig wiederverwertbar
18 October 202312 October 2023 OMV and Wood sign collaboration agreement for commercial licensing of OMV´s ReOil® technology Circular economy solution: What was once waste turns into valuable raw material
OMV und Wood unterzeichnen Kooperationsvereinbarung für die kommerzielle Lizenzierung der OMV ReOil®-Technologie Kreislaufwirtschaft als Lösung: Was einst Abfall war, wird zu wertvollem Rohmaterial
17 October 202311 October 2023 Wertvolle Materialien im Kreislauf halten. Interview mit Beate Edl, OMV Nach der neuen EU-Single-Use-Plastics und Verpackungsrichtlinie muss bis 2025 eine Recyclingquote von 50%, bis 2030 eine von 55% erreicht werden, was die OMV Gruppe mit ihrem Portfolio an mechanischen und chemischen Recyclingtechnologien erfüllen kann
New tech makes bio-based leather from leather waste The research project reProLeather has resulted in a new technology to separate the chromium VI from the shredded leather fibres and create a bio-based alternative to PU and PVC binders
13 October 20239 October 2023 Greenyl uses SKYPET® from SK Chemicals from ALBIS Portfolio for sustainable vinyl records By choosing a material that is not only recyclable but also already contains a chemically recycled content, Greenyl is making a contribution to the circular economy
Greenyl produziert nachhaltige Schallplatten mit SKYPET® von SK Chemicals aus dem ALBIS Portfolio Mit seiner Entscheidung für ein Material, das nicht nur recycelbar ist, sondern auch bereits einen chemisch-recycelten Anteil enthält, leistet Greenyl damit einen wichtigen Beitrag zur Kreislaufwirtschaft
Pactiv Evergreen and ExxonMobil Collaborate to Leverage Advanced Recycling for Foodservice Industry Packaging Pactiv Evergreen Inc. (NASDAQ: PTVE) a leading manufacturer of fresh food and beverage packaging in North America, and ExxonMobil, a leader in advanced recycling technology, are teaming up to provide certified-circular packaging solutions to major food brands and foodservice providers
12 October 20237 October 2023 Industriezusammenschluss: Branchenverbände präsentieren gemeinsames Leitbild zur Kreislaufwirtschaft mit Kunststoffen BDE, PlasticsEurope Deutschland e.V. und VCI legen 12 Positionen für die Nationale Kreislaufwirtschaftsstrategie vor
A major step forward for the cosmetic industry as Dow launches two new sustainable SURLYN™ grades for perfume and cosmetic packaging The new SURLYN™ grades will enable beauty brands and manufacturers to create sustainable and high-quality cosmetic packaging that stands out on the shelves
11 October 20236 October 2023 Lummus’ Green Circle Announces Agreement for Advanced Plastic Recycling Technology with Dongyang Environment Group Agreement strengthens Lummus’ experience developing and commercializing solutions for plastics circularity
Ein glasklares Bekenntnis zur Nachhaltigkeit – tesafilm® Eco & Crystal jetzt mit 90 Prozent recyceltem PET-Träger Im Rahmen der Nachhaltigkeitsstrategie strebt das Unternehmen bis 2030 an, den Anteil recycelter und biobasierter Materialien in sämtlichen Produkten auf 70 Prozent zu erhöhen
Diapers reloaded: 200 times faster recycling with light Water and UV radiation dissolve crosslinked polymers of diaper inserts quickly, energy - efficiently and without chemicals
The State of Fashion & Textile Circularity in WA (Western Australia) New report has been prepared by WA Circular Fashion Consortium (WACFC) at Curtin University and advances the Circular Economy based action within the local clothing industry
Natural Kimberley fibre could be the answer to improving WA’s fashion sustainability The Curtin University-led State of Fashion and Textile Circularity in WA 2023 report highlighted how the state's charitable sector has been burdened by masses of low-quality textile waste
Nike Debuts the ISPA Link Axis, an Exploration Into Circular Design Nike introduces the ISPA Link Axis, its first exploration into creating a fully circular shoe, furthering its culture of innovation
Nike schafft mit dem ISPA Link Axis den Durchbruch in der Nachhaltigkeit durch Kreislaufdesign Beim Nike ISPA Link Axis geht es darum, das Gewagte noch gewagter zu machen
10 October 20235 October 2023 United States: TotalEnergies and Borealis Start Up Baystar JV Polyethylene Unit The new PE unit, referred to as Bay 3, increases the Baystar site’s total production to over one million tons per year
Vereinigte Staaten: Borealis und TotalEnergies nehmen Baystar JV Borstar® Polyethylene Anlage in Betrieb Mit der neuen PE-Anlage, die auch als Bay 3 bezeichnet wird, erhöht sich die Gesamtproduktion des Standorts auf über eine Million Tonnen pro Jahr
LanzaTech announces collaboration with Dow to introduce bio-degradable cleaning solution LanzaTech Global, Inc., the carbon recycling company transforming waste carbon into sustainable raw materials, has collaborated with Dow to introduce a new biodegradable surfactant to the home care market.
9 October 20235 October 2023 CO2-Recycling ermöglichen und anreizen Die Kreislaufwirtschaft des Kohlenstoffs muss Biomasse, Abfälle und CO₂ umfassen
6 October 20232 October 2023 Fashioning a Greener Future In this article, we explore the EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles, as well as topics within the fashion industry that need addressing, such as the urgent necessity for textile-to-textile recycling and the illegal export of waste