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Reusable Tableware can Reduce Packaging Waste and Environmental Emissions

Lifestyles in China are changing rapidly, and ordering food online is an example.

28 Sep 2020

Dow and Luhai Announce Partnership to Increase the Circularity of Plastics in China

Dow and Luhai, an integrated waste management company located in Xiamen, China, today announced their collaboration to give plastics waste collected by Luhai a second life, thereby increasing the circularity of plastics in China.

From Xiamen Luhai Pro-environment Inc. 23 Sep 2020

New Process for Producing Ferulic Acid from Wood Waste Using Enzymes

The chemical industry expects to be successful in transitioning from oil to renewable raw materials by using enzymes and microorganisms.

11 Sep 2020

Bacteria Play Key Role in Recirculating Aquaculture Systems

Aquaculture is one of the fastest growing food production sectors globally.

10 Sep 2020

Novel Catalytic Process for Converting CO2 into Valuable Chemicals

Besides being an unwanted greenhouse gas, carbon dioxide (CO2) is also an exciting source of raw materials that are useful and can be recycled sustainably.

9 Sep 2020

Researchers Produce Eco-Aerogels from Pineapple Leaves

Enzymes, vitamins, and antioxidants are abundantly present in pineapples. Such fruits are regarded as one of the most significant ones in the world.

9 Sep 2020

INEOS Takes Action on Plastics Waste

INEOS Olefins & Polymers have partnered with leading waste management company Saica Natur in a supply agreement for recycled LDPE and LLDPE. The long-term agreement will help INEOS to serve the growing demand for increased levels of recycled product in sustainable, virgin quality flexible packaging.

From Saica Group 8 Sep 2020

New Lactate Platform Uses Microorganisms to Turn Biomass into Chemicals

Most fuels and chemicals produced now are derived from fossil petroleum. On the other hand, these materials can also be manufactured from sugars using microorganisms.

31 Aug 2020

Researchers Develop Eco-Friendly Method to Recycle Spent Lithium-Ion Batteries

Headed by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), a team of researchers has created a new technique through which fruit peel waste can be used to extract and reuse valuable metals from spent lithium-ion batteries to make new batteries.

26 Aug 2020

Eco-Friendly Wastewater Grit can Help Repair Potholes

People may find it difficult to drive over potholes, which can cause damage to automobile tires, suspensions, and wheels, costing billions of dollars every year.

19 Aug 2020