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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

15 September 202114 September 2021

New thinksound™ headphones are first to market with sustainable materials

Flagship over-ear headphones use Eastman Trēva engineering bioplastic

12 August 20216 August 2021

Eastman molecular recycling technologies to advance Procter & Gamble packaging goals

Innovative Eastman Renew materials reduce reliance on virgin plastic packaging

21 July 20219 September 2021

Chemisches Recycling bei Dior: Zurück zum Öl

Dior setzt auf chemisches Recycling, um Verpackungen nachhaltiger zu machen. Diese Methode kann sinnvoll sein, ist es aber nicht immer

5 July 20219 September 2021

Eastman collaborating with SAP on GreenToken to track recycled content

Collaboration will leverage the blockchain-based platform of GreenToken to provide visibility through the value chain of sustainable products, such as the specialty plastics produced with Eastman’s molecular recycling technologies

30 April 20219 September 2021

Three advanced recycling technologies, a CO2-based cleaner, plant leather and a hemp chair are nominated for the innovation award “Renewable Material of the Year 2021”

For the first time: All fossil-free material solutions in one competition at the unique “Renewable Materials Conference”. Six innovations were nominated from 36 submissions. The conference participants will choose the winner.

26 March 20219 September 2021

Chemicals and Materials for the Future: Renewable Materials Conference 2021 – Final Program

Which renewable materials are solutions that meet the needs of future societies? As a response to this challenging question, nova-Institute has decided to unite all relevant industries in the new “Renewable Materials Conference”, May 18–20, 2021, featuring a unique concept to present all renewable material solutions at one event: bio-based, CO₂-based and recycled.

9 March 20219 September 2021

Renewable Materials Conference 2021 – A unique concept that covers all renewable materials solutions in one event

Program already available – application period for the innovation award “Renewable Material of the Year 2021” still open! The conference will take place as an online event.

3 March 20219 September 2021

Renewable Materials Conference 2021 – A unique concept that covers all renewable materials solutions in one event

Almost final program already available – application period for the innovation award “Renewable Material of the Year” still open! The conference will take place as an online event.

1 March 20213 March 2021

Avantium in FDCA deal; releases 2030 Sustainability Plan

Avantium got the right to operate under Eastman’s FDCA-related patent portfolio and hopes together with others to establish a fossil-free chemical industry by 2050

Avantium acquires the right to use Eastman’s FDCA-related patent portfolio

The Company believes that this patent licence agreement further paves the way for the commercial production of FDCA and PEF from Avantium’s FDCA flagship plant

16 February 202111 February 2021

Thélios, Mazzucchelli 1849 and Eastman Join Forces to Push Forward Sustainable Innovation in the Eyewear Industry

The three entities are working jointly on the release of acetate eyewear frames which will be significantly more sustainable than the current offer

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

8 February 20219 September 2021

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

25 November 202023 November 2020

Gruppo Maip, Eastman partner on sustainable automotive materials

Partnership allows to develop specialty plastic formulations for automakers to meet their high targets for sustainable content and replacement of fossile-based materials

20 November 20209 September 2021

€ 140 Mio project transforms CO2 into green raw material in North Sea Port

North-C-Methanol: largest installations worldwide

27 October 20209 September 2021

Marchon Eyewear, Inc. partners with Eastman to be the first to produce and sell eyewear made with Eastman’s sustainable acetate

Scrap from Marchon's manufacturing of acetate frames can be diverted from landfills and used to produce new sustainable acetate

19 October 202016 October 2020

Eastman introduces Tritan™ Renew for sustainability without compromise

Sustainable materials provider previews new-generation Tritan copolyester

3 September 20209 September 2021

#Trending: Chemical recycling of plastics – the missing link in the puzzle to enhance plastics circularity

Collection & sorting of plastics waste is quite far from being at the required level and the recycled grades often don’t stand a chance against their low-cost virgin counterparts

20 May 202015 May 2020

Inside Eastman’s moonshot goal for endlessly circular plastics

Company’s carbon renewal and polyester renewal technologies are forms of chemical recycling, mechanical recycling already is reasonably efficient, creating recycled materials streams that already have proven in many markets

24 February 20209 September 2021

Circularity in the Chemicals Industry: Drivers, Challenges and Solutions

The chemical industry is the third-largest industrial CO₂ emitter after steel and cement and is responsible for about 4% of total global direct emissions

18 February 202019 February 2020

Eastman Naia™ cellulosic staple fiber debuts at Première Vision

Maker of sustainable fibers broadens product portfolio to enhance versatility

18 November 201913 November 2019

Eastman collaborates with NB Coatings to offer sustainable automotive plastic

Trēva™ engineering bioplastic innovates for circular economy via proprietary recycling technology

26 August 201921 August 2019

Eastman: Wear it out

Cellulose fibers are making a comeback as consumers ditch synthetics

26 February 201925 February 2019

Eastman announces post-PV partnership with C.L.A.S.S. to support ‘circular economy’

Maker of bio-based Naia™ to participate in global hub focused on smart fashion

12 February 20197 February 2019

Eastman Naia showcases sustainable fashion at Première Vision

Eco-conscious cellulosic yarn poised to revolutionize womenswear

24 May 201822 May 2018

NPE2018 New Technology Focus: Bioplastics & PCR Engineered Compounds

New formulations target more demanding applications in automotive, electronics and more

22 May 201817 May 2018

Bioplastics Get Tougher and Greener

Durable and engineering-grade versions are appearing in cars and consumer electronics, as well as appliances and toys

26 April 20189 February 2019

Advanced modelling to develop biobased surfactants from cellulose waste

Collaboration aims to produce biobased amines as building blocks for surfactants

29 March 201827 March 2018

20 Expert Insights from Day One of World Bio Markets

Central question posed by Luke Upton, founder and editor of Bio-Based World News: "What role does bio-based plays within the circular economy?"

7 November 201715 February 2018

Bio-Based event looks at a range of sustainable products

London-based Bio-Based World Ltd. organized the Sept. 26-27 Bio-Based Live Americas event in San Diego

2 November 201725 October 2017

VIDEOS Galore

Here are some interesting new videos from NatureWorks, Eastman and Cellulac

4 October 201729 September 2017

Eastman Licenses 2,5-Furandicarboxylic Acid (“FDCA”) Technology to Origin Materials

Origin also recently purchased an oxidation pilot plant from Eastman that will enable them to demonstrate the licensed technology

28 June 201727 June 2017

Eastman makes China the global launch for new bioplastic

Eastman Chemical Co. launched a new bioplastic material at the Chinaplas trade show that's made 50 percent from trees from sustainably managed forests

24 May 201722 May 2017

Got plants? Bio-based shoes, lingerie, auto parts and more

Manufacturers are introducing more bio-based products in response to market demand

23 May 201722 May 2017

Eastman Introduces Engineering Bioplastic Breakthrough

Eastman TRĒVA™ is a versatile, cellulose-based thermoplastic that marries high-level performance and sustainability

27 March 201723 March 2017

Dow, BASF, Eastman stir up new formulas for safer chemicals

Consumer marketplace seems to be the most powerful force inspiring chemical and materials manufacturers to create safer chemicals

31 October 201627 October 2016

Bio-based plastics remains small, but growing market

USDA report shows general lack of awareness from the public regarding bio-based products

13 October 201612 October 2016

USDA: Biobased products industry has major impact on economy

Second Economic Impact Analysis of the U.S. Biobased Products Industry analyzes revenue and jobs at the national and state level in 2014

29 October 201526 October 2015

Butanol and The Case of a Global Sustainable Society

To Be, or Not to Be… By Dr Kapil S Lokare, Special to The Digest

4 August 20153 August 2015

Research and Markets: Pine-Derived Chemicals (TOFA, TOR, Gum Turpentine, Gum Rosin, Pitch, Sterols) Market 2015 – Global Trends & Forecast to 2020

"Pine-Derived Chemicals Market by Type (TOFA, TOR, Gum Turpentine, Gum Rosin, Pitch, Sterols), Application (Paints & Coatings, Adhesives & Sealants, Surfactants, Printing Inks), Source, & by Region - Global Trends & Forecast to 2020" now available

11 June 201510 June 2015

Special Report: Bioplastics and additives becoming mainstream

NPE tradeshow spotlighted the increasing role of bioplastics at its own booth at the show

9 June 20159 June 2015

Virent, Coca-Cola hit key production milestone with the 100% biobased Plant Bottle

Production goes from pilot to demonstration scale as Coca-Cola “makes it happy,” showcasing its newest Plant Bottles at Expo Milan

21 May 201520 May 2015

Parx Plastics launches Kickstarter project for antimicrobial iPhone 6 case

Eastman Tritan copolyester contains a mold release derived from vegetable based sources

27 August 201426 August 2014

Collaboration between Eastman and Helian Polymers brings innovation to 3D printing

Proprietary polymer will offer superior strength, processing and aesthetics

12 March 201411 March 2014

New Network to Advocate for Biobased Chemistry

The American Chemistry Council helps educate policymakers on how to create effective and workable regulatory programs for the growing biobased chemistry industry

12 February 201412 February 2014

Ceresana Research: Marktstudie Butanol

Neuster Marktreport verzeichnet weltweit gestiegenen Butanol-Verbrauch

9 December 20136 December 2013

PLA in food packaging is a ‘big challenge’

The global Polylactic Acid (PLA) market is expected to reach $5.2bn by 2020, according to AMR, but the material still faces stiff competition from other products on the market such as PET and PVC and PE

9 January 2012

100% biobasierte PEF- Flaschen

Avantium plant Massenproduktion der PEF-Flaschen

14 January 2011

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