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Photocatalyst Turns Methane and CO2 into Green Methanol

Researchers from McGill University, Canada, have presented an innovative technique for converting methane (CH4) and carbon dioxide (CO2) into valuable chemicals.

27 Sep 2024

BIOFAST Helps Reduce the Time Taken for Biodegradation Tests on Bioplastics in Composting Environments

The BIOFAST Project has successfully concluded and achieved its main objective: to reduce the time taken to carry out biodegradation tests on bioplastics in composting environments.

From AIMPLAS 25 Sep 2024

BIOFAST helps reduce the time taken for biodegradation tests on bioplastics in composting environments

Speeding up biodegradation studies increases the efficiency of compostable bioplastics development processes by reducing operating costs and improving the sustainability of new product lines. AIMPLAS, the MATS Research ...

From AIMPLAS 24 Sep 2024

The ITC and AIMPLAS recycle fired ceramic tile waste for the construction industry

The RECERCO Project has confirmed that it is possible to recover this waste, which currently goes to landfill, to manufacture new tiles, as well as composites for shutter profiles and urban furniture. The companies Neos...

From AIMPLAS 12 Sep 2024

Recycling More CO2 Using Microscopic Microorganisms

Researchers publishing in ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering have rewired one such microorganism to help combat greenhouse gases in the environment.

2 Sep 2024

Epson and HKRITA Collaborate on the Development of New Fiber Recycling Technology Using Dry Fiber Technology

The partners seek to accelerate the use of recycled fibers by establishing a technology to separate the fibers from hard-to-defibrate post-consumer fabrics.

31 Aug 2024

The social impact of AIMPLAS was calculated at 686 million euros in 2023 and its carbon footprint was reduced by 74%

For the fifth consecutive year, the Plastics Technology Centre presented its sustainability report in which it takes stock of its activity in 2023 in accordance with GRI standards. Image Credit: AIMPLAS The report hi...

From AIMPLAS 27 Aug 2024

Health-Threat ‘Forever Chemicals’ Removed from Water with 3D-Printed Ceramic Ink

Engineers have invented a new way to remove health-harming ‘forever chemicals’ from water – using 3D printing.

From University of Bath 31 Jul 2024

Biodegradable Bioplastics from Food Waste: Virginia Tech's Sustainable Solution

Extraordinary amounts of energy, water, and capital are put into food systems. However, anywhere from 30 to 40 percent of the food that is produced ends up in landfills in the United States.

9 Jul 2024

Trillium Renewable Chemicals Selects INEOS Green Lake for World’s First Demonstration Plant for Sustainable Acrylonitrile Production

Trillium Renewable Chemicals (Trillium) today announced the selection of INEOS Nitriles’ Green Lake facility in Port Lavaca, Texas to establish the world’s first demonstration plant for converting plant-based glycerol into acrylonitrile. The demonstration plant is named “Project Falcon.”

From INEOS 5 Jun 2024