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Sustainability / Natural Solutions


Due to the growing awareness for a more circular economy, the industry is now on a constant lookout for renewable feedstocks and recycling solutions.

Biobased additives and polymers are being increasingly used now but there is still scope for improvement for their use in demanding applications and there is a need to find new solutions for end-of-life challenges.

Recycling of plastics is the need of the hour and researchers and companies alike are investing their time for new ways of recycling, like using NIR-sortable additives and masterbatches or using more recycled content in the polymers.

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May 15, 2024 | Industry News

Orion Partners with Alpha Carbone to Enhance Recycled Carbon Black Output

Orion S.A. announces that it is investing in Alpha Carbone, a French tire recycling company. The partnership will enable Alpha Carbone to scale up and produce commercial volumes of tire pyrolysis...

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May 15, 2024 | Industry News

Researchers Use Fibers from Avocado Trees as Reinforcing Material in Packaging

A study published by the University of Cordoba, in which the University of Girona also participated, has found a way to manufacture a prototype of a material for food packaging that is more...

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May 14, 2024 | Article

Partnering with the Polymer Industry (and Beyond) for a Low-carbon Future

By SpecialChem

Discover how Imerys leads sustainable innovation in polymers with its specialty minerals to provide low-carbon solutions for automotive and EV markets...

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May 14, 2024 | Industry News

Birla Carbon's Indian Plants Earn ISCC PLUS Certification with Zero Non-conformities

Birla Carbon announces that its three plants in India – Renukoot, Gummidipoondi and Patalganga, have secured the ISCC PLUS Certification with zero non-conformities. These plants have been...

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May 14, 2024 | Article

Omya Smartfill® Enhances the Ductility, Sustainability, and Cost of Engineering Polymers

By SpecialChem

Elevate polymer performance sustainably with Omya Smartfill®, a natural calcium carbonate that enhances ductility and reduces carbon footprint and cost...

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May 13, 2024 | Industry News

DKSH and KRONOS Partners for TiO₂ Pigment Distribution in Asia-pacific Region

DKSH’s Business Unit Performance Materials will provide business development, marketing, sales, logistics, and distribution services for KRONOS’ range of TiO2 pigments. They have applications in...

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May 13, 2024 | Industry News

Songwon Joins Forces with European Industries in Signing The Antwerp Declaration

Songwon signs The Antwerp Declaration for a European Industrial Deal. Together with 1000 industry signatories representing 25 sectors across Europe, SONGWON will be strengthening the...

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May 10, 2024 | Product News

Avient Launches PFAS-free Process Aid for Advancing Extrusion in PE and PP

Avient Corporation announces the launch of its Cesa™ Non-PFAS Process Aid for Extrusion. This processing aid, formulated without fluoropolymers, was developed specifically for use in polyethylene...

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May 10, 2024 | Product News

Kraton Corporation Exhibits Solutions for Circular Economy at NPE 2024

Kraton Corporation announces its participation in the NPE2024 show. Kraton exhibits at the Sustainability Hall, which showcases the industry solutions to drive a circular economy. Its...

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May 9, 2024 | Industry News

Covestro to Demonstrate Its Recycling Technologies at IFAT Munich 2024

Covestro to present its waste management and recycling technologies at the IFAT Munich 2024 trade fair from May 13 to 17 in Munich. The company's aim is to close its material cycles and recycle...

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