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
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
14 January 2011 Traditional bioplastic packaging technologies forecast to show a decline in market share to 2020 Pira International report shows lucrative market opportunities for growth of biodegradable polymers in other major applications