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22 February 20219 September 2021

A milestone in the recyclability of plastics

SÜDPACK truck left the RECENSO pilot plant with the first recovered crude oil made from chemically recycling reusable materials

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19 February 20219 September 2021

Xometry: Biologisch abbaubare Materialien für den 3D-Druck

Biologisch abbaubare Verbundwerkstoffe wie PLA / PHA oder WoodFill aus PLA und Holzfasern sind künftig breit für additive Produktionsverfahren erhältlich

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The Alliance to End Plastic Waste Calls for Submissions for Recycling Technologies

Call for project proposals with innovative solutions in chemical recycling technologies to unlock value for hard-to-recycle plastics

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18 February 20219 September 2021

The circular economy can help save the planet –⁠ if we start innovating now

There is a mismatch between multinationals struggling to keep pace with circular innovation, and entrepreneurs who lack the resources to scale up

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17 February 20219 September 2021

European Parliament adopts resolution on the new Circular Economy Action Plan

MEPs voted 574 in favour, but also called on the commission to include more stringent targets to protect natural resources and reduce consumption

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Eastman: Kunststoffrecycling-Anlage in Tennessee in Planung

Investition von fast $250 Millionen geht in neue Raffinerie, wo mithilfe einer innovativen Recyclingtechnologie Spezialwerkstoffe aus Kunststoffabfällen entstehen sollen

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INEOS Styrolution and Polystyvert establish joint development agreement aimed at advancing a circular economy for polystyrene

Patented advanced recycling technology offers a unique approach to achieving high quality recycled polystyrene

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12 February 20219 September 2021

Renewcell selects Valmet as the main equipment supplier for Sundsvall textile recycling plant in Sweden

Renewcell’s new Ortviken plant is scheduled to begin operations in the first half of 2022

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11 February 20219 September 2021

SK Global Chemical: Kooperation mit Brightmark beim Kunststoffrecycling

Beide Seiten wollen eine Kunststoffrecycling-Anlage im kommerziellen Stil errichten, um die Recyclingraten von Plastikmüll enorm zu vergrößern

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Circle of plastics

A completely circular plastic, thanks to Versalis' Hoop project which applies innovative chemical recycling techniques to waste

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10 February 20219 September 2021

Mehr Transparenz für Recyclingkunststoffe

Der Recycling Supply Tracker von ICIS verschafft Kunden einen schnellen und umfassenden Überblick und informiert zu potenziellen Lieferanten

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A mild way to upcycle plastics used in bottles into fuel and other high-value products

The researchers developed a method to react simple hydrocarbon chains with hydrogen in the presence of noble-metal nanoparticles under mild conditions

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9 February 20219 September 2021

Eastman and Governor Lee Announce World-Scale Plastic-to-Plastic Molecular Recycling Facility to be Built in Kingsport, Tenn.

Company investing approximately $250 million in facility to make specialty products from plastic waste using its innovative polyester renewal technology

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How the EU wants to achieve a circular economy by 2050

Find out about the EU’s circular economy action plan and what additional measures MEPs want to reduce waste and make products more sustainable

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8 February 20219 September 2021

EEA Report: Plastics, the circular economy and Europe′s environment – A priority for action

Reducing impacts while retaining the usefulness of plastics requires a shift towards a more circular and sustainable plastics system

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Vihreäkeiju is the first food producer to bring herbs packed in carbon-neutral Woodly material to K-Market stores

Finnish innovation called Woodly^® is a new type of wood-based, carbon-neutral material and can be used to reduce the use of fossil raw materials

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Axilone is first manufacturer of sustainable cosmetics packaging made with Eastman Cristal Renew to obtain ISCC PLUS certification in multiple regions

Axilone begins producing luxury packaging with 50% certified recycled content in the U.S., Europe and China

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Chirik Lab Discovers “Transformative” Route to Chemically Recyclable Plastics

The Chirik lab explores sustainable chemistry by investigating the use of iron as a catalyst to synthesize new molecules

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5 February 20219 September 2021

Chevron Phillips Chemical receives ISCC PLUS certification

Secures supply agreement with Nexus as advanced recycling program matures

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SK Global Chemical and Brightmark Partner to Take the Lead in Circular Economy of Plastic

The two sides aim for plastics renewal plant with commercial scale to dramatically increase the recycling rate of plastic waste

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Sustainable hydrogen production a step closer

Reisner lab received ERC Proof of Concept Grant for "SolReGen" project aiming at coupling photoreforming process with a benign enzymatic waste pre-treatment

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4 February 20219 September 2021

Stora Enso from Sweden wins the innovation award “Cellulose Fibre Innovation of the Year 2021” with new cellulose foam for packaging

They are followed by Kelheim Fibres from Germany with high-quality hygiene products made of cellulose and Metsä Spring from Finland with an innovative cellulose fibre production process

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Ineos Styrolution: Demo-Anlage für ABS aus Rezyklaten in Planung

Anlage entsteht im Rahmen des EU-finanzierten Projekts "ABSolutely Circular" und soll eine weitere Demo-Anlage ergänzen

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3 February 20219 September 2021

Abbaubare Polymere auf Zuckerbasis als Speicher für nützliche Frachtmoleküle

Möglichkeiten für chemisches Kunststoffrecycling

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2 February 20219 September 2021

First roll out of Absolut’s paper bottle launches in the UK

Pernod Ricard’s flagship vodka brand, Absolut, will be rolling out its prototype “paper” bottle from today (25 January), initially in both the UK and Sweden

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1 February 20219 September 2021

US DOE Releases Plastics Innovation Challenge Draft Roadmap

The Plastics Innovation Challenge is a comprehensive program to accelerate innovations in energy-efficient plastics recycling technologies, which started in Nov 2019

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27 January 20219 September 2021

SABIC and Plastic Energy set to start construction of pioneering advanced recycling unit to increase production of certified circular polymers

Project demonstrates Plastic Energy and SABIC’s ongoing commitment to drive towards a circular economy for plastics by increasing the availability of more sustainable products

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INEOS Styrolution plans to build a demonstration polymerisation plant for production of ABS plastic from recycled feedstock

New site to test production of ABS plastic from recycled feedstock

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26 January 20219 September 2021

Chemical recycler Quantafuel acquires 40 per cent of Geminor

Quantafuel is acquiring as stake in the company with whom it was already working to secure feedstock for its recycling facility

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25 January 20219 September 2021

Greenergy invests in advanced biofuels project

Company opts for Haldor Topsoe’s HydroFlex™ technology to produce low-carbon fuels from waste tires

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22 January 20219 September 2021

STADLER opens new Test and Innovation Center in Slovenia focused on plastic sorting and recycling

At the new Test and Innovation Center, STADLER will offer demonstrations of the sorting process

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20 January 20219 September 2021

Auftrag für Bau einer Biokunststoffanlage in China für Sulzer Chemtech

Hier sollen große Mengen an hochwertigem Laktid aus pflanzlicher Biomasse hergestellt werden

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The battle over biodegradable plastics

A British company promotes its vision for plastics that break down into harmless substances

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19 January 202113 April 2022

Chemical Recycling Poised to Take Off

Investments in chemical-recycling facilities abound as the industry moves closer to the Circular Economy model, accompanied by plenty of new rollouts of packaging made from chemical recycling

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Mit altem Plastik neue Straßen bauen

Das grüne Startup des Monats EcoPals nutzt Kunststoffabfälle für den Straßenbau

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14 January 20219 September 2021

DSM and Clariter partner to pursue chemical recycling solution for Dyneema®-based end-products

Partners will test the feasibility of using Dyneema^® as a feedstock in Clariter’s chemical recycling process.

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Neste acquires minority stake in Alterra Energy

Companies partnering to commercialize Alterra’s waste plastic liquefaction technology in Europe

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11 January 20219 September 2021

The innovation award “Renewable Material of the Year”

The award is new and unique worldwide. For the first time, there will be a comprehensive award for the best renewable materials – which can be produced either from biomass, directly via CO₂ utilisation, or recycling.

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More bio in surfing: Stand-up paddleboard made from natural fiber-reinforced bioplastics and recycled balsa wood

Demonstration object for our lightweight-construction material has been launched by Fraunhofer WKI

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Mehr Bio im Surfsport: Stand-up-Paddleboard aus naturfaserverstärktem Biokunststoff und rezykliertem Balsaholz

Demonstrationsobjekt für neuen Leichtbauwerkstoff wurde vom Fraunhofer WKI vorgestellt

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8 January 20219 September 2021

Recorded Webinar: TWatch™ Greener Plastics: the high value Multi-Partner Technology Intelligence Program you must consider

Watch the video about the webinar on Greener Plastics, held at 12 November 2020

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Neste successfully completed its first industrial-scale processing run with liquefied waste plastic in Finland

Company successfully processed 400 tons of liquefied plastic waste at its refinery in Finland this fall

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Neste verarbeitet zum ersten Mal chemisch recycelte Kunststoffabfälle im industriellen Maßstab in seiner Raffinerie in Finnland

Es konnten 400 Tonnen von verflüssigten Kunststoffabfällen aus dem chemischen Recycling verarbeitet werden

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Universal Carbon Dioxide Platform for Production of Sustainable Food, Fuels and Chemicals

LanzaTech is making palm oil-substitutes and omega-3s from carbon emissions

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7 January 20219 September 2021

Deutsche Umwelthilfe und NABU entlarven falsche Umweltversprechen des chemischen Recyclings

Chemisches Recycling soll besonders viel Energie verbrauchen, führe zu hohen Materialverlusten und erzeugt giftige Nebenprodukte

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5 January 20219 September 2021

Braskem America and Encina Announce Intent to Develop Circular Feedstock Agreement for Production of Recycled Polypropylene

Company is considering three locations in the northeast, and it should complete site selection in the first quarter of 2021

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Braskem: Kooperation mit Encina beim PP-Recycling

Neues Recyclingwerk mit bislang ungewissem Standort soll jährlich rund 175.000 Tonnen verschiedener Kunststoffabfälle zu 90.000 Tonnen Rezyklat verarbeiten

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German Sustainability Award Design 2021: OceanSafe wins

The Krefeld-based start-up OceanSafe received the German Sustainability Award Design 2021 as a “pioneer”

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Deutscher Nachhaltigkeitspreis Design 2021: OceanSafe gewinnt

Das Krefelder Start-up OceanSafe hat den Deutschen Nachhaltigkeitspreis Design 2021 als „Vorreiter“ verliehen bekommen

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Sanitation Districts Expand Food Waste Recycling System to Produce Vehicle Fuel

With a new biogas purification system, the Los Angeles County District is enabled to  produce renewable natural gas as fuel for vehicles like cars, buses and trucks