The future of the chemical industry, plastics and recycling at the Renewable Materials ConferenceBorealis introduces glass-fiber reinforced PP with 65% PCR for demanding automotive applications
Borcycle will first be used in automotive interiors in a landmark project delivered in partnership with Plastivaloire, a Tier 1 supplier to the automotive sector, and Stellantis, an OEM and the owner of 14 automotive brands
Thailand BOI Approves Investment Worth USD1.54 billion in Biochemicals, Data Centers, and Hospital; Sets New Promotion Category for the Repair of Used EV Batteries and ESS
The Board also approved new incentives for automotive parts makers investing to upgrade their technological level and improve their productivity
OQ Chemicals has received the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) Plus for its production site at Bay City, Texas
The ISCC Plus certificate strengthens OQ Chemicals’ capacity to offer customers the OxBalance product line, a sustainable alternative to its fossil-based portfolio with the same quality and performance
Green leather: Innovative Plant-Based Substitute Developed from Pineapple Leaf Fiber and Natural Rubber
Researchers created a strong, plastic-free, eco-friendly leather alternative from pineapple leaf fiber and natural rubber, outperforming other plant-based leathers and even mushroom leather in strength and sustainability
Danone, DMC, Michelin and Crédit Agricole Centre France join forces to create a cutting-edge biotechnology platform
With an investment of over 16 million euro, the Center for Sustainable Materials in Clermont-Ferrand within the Parc Cataroux will become an innovation accelerator, supported by Michelin
Startup aiming to reduce plastic reliance joins Cornell incubator
Generally food containers are made from polyethylene (PE) or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS), and other plastics, to line packaging - but about three years ago, Thomas and Ryan Scheel, the founders of RETRN Bio, imagined a better source: biological components
The Renewable Materials Conference Hits the Mark Again
440 participants discussed the defossilisation of the chemical and materials industry through biomass, CO2 and recycling. The audience voted for the "Renewable Material of the Year 2024": Acetic acid from CO2 by Danish start-up Again wins 1st price
Erneut ein Volltreffer: Die Renewable Materials Conference
440 Teilnehmer diskutierten über die Defossilisierung der Chemie- und Werkstoffindustrie durch Biomasse, CO2 und Recycling. Das Publikum wählte außerdem den Gewinner des Preises "Renewable Material of the Year 2024": Essigsäure aus CO2 des dänischen Start-ups Again
IFPEN and ResiCare, leaders in the development of a production process for the non-toxic* biobased molecule 5-HMF
Following ten years of laboratory research on the conversion of fructose into a biosourced molecule, 5-HMF, IFPEN joined forces with ResiCare in 2021 to develop a process for producing 5-HMF on an industrial scale
Attero and SABIC enter cooperation for supply of post-consumer recycled feedstock to drive plastics circularity
Attero, a European pioneer in plastics sorting and recycling, and SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, have signed a memorandum of understanding to join forces and develop advanced plastic recycling solutions
Freepoint Eco-Systems Announces Agreement with North Sea Port to Develop Flagship Advanced Plastics Recycling Facility in Northwestern Europe
The facility will operate as one of the largest plastic recycling facilities globally, will be situated in the Kluizendok site on the left bank of Ghent-Terneuzen Canal, Belgium
Could CO2 be a viable material for making cleaning products?
Unilever is exploring new technologies that will help make their cleaning products superior and more sustainable. As part of this, they have extended their partnership with Econic Technologies: a start-up that’s pioneering a process to replace fossil-based raw materials with renewable carbon
Dow and SCGC sign MOU for a first-of-its kind partnership to transform 200KTA of plastic waste into circular products
The partners intend to accelerate technology development in the value chain to enable recycling through both mechanical recycling and advanced recycling and convert a broader range of plastic waste into high-value applications
Amcor’s new European Innovation Center brings brands the latest in material science and packaging design
Amcor has opened its European Innovation Center in Belgium. The facility will partner with brands and retailers from across the region to design packaging that delivers better results for consumers and the environment alike
FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Principles for High-Integrity Voluntary Carbon Markets
The US Government is committed to taking ambitious action to drive the investments needed to achieve the nation’s climate goals – cutting greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030 and reaching net zero by 2050
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