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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

Five Projects Will Receive Funding to Advance Understanding of Ocean Systems in a Changing Climate

Five global science and technology projects have been selected to join the Ocean Biogeochemistry Virtual Institute (OBVI) addressing gaps in ocean data and modeling efforts by improving the breadth of research in the field and expanding capacity to understand ocean resources.

From Schmidt Sciences 4 Jun 2024

L’OCCITANE en Provence and CARBIOS Present a PET Bottle Made From Enzymatic Recycling, the Result of a European Circular Economy

CARBIOS, a pioneer in the development and industrialization of biological technologies to reinvent the life cycle of plastic and textiles, and L’OCCITANE en Provence, an international cosmetics brand using natural and organic ingredients, a long-term partner of CARBIOS, present a bottle in transparent PET made entirely from enzymatic recycling for a shower oil from the Amande range.

From CARBIOS 4 Jun 2024

Adsorbi Launches First Product: A Cellulose-Based Air Purification Material for the Art Industry

Adsorbi AB, a research-based startup originating from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden, announced today the launch of its first commercial product: a cellulose-based material that protects artwork and sensitive objects from degradation by air pollutants.

From Adsorbi 31 May 2024

UPM to Supply Artigo With UPM BioMotion™ Renewable Functional Fillers for Next-Generation Rubber Flooring

Artigo, an international rubber flooring company, will produce their next-generation flooring collections from 2025 with UPM BioMotion™ Renewable Functional Fillers (RFF). By incorporating UPM Biochemicals’ RFF, Artigo has achieved CO2 footprint savings of up to 0.5 kg CO2e/sq. meter and managed to reduce the weight by up to 5% per square meter flooring.

From Artigo 30 May 2024

EcoCortec® Bioplastics Plant Starts State-of-the-Art Compounding Operations for Bio-Resins in New Polymer Processing Factory!

EcoCortec®, a subsidiary of Cortec® Corporation, is proud to announce the launch of its state-of-the-art compounding operations for VpCI® polymers and bio-resins. Utilizing modern, high-tech compounding lines in its polymer processing facility, the plant is now producing premium concentrated masterbatch.

From Cortec® Corporation 24 May 2024