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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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Mar 8, 2022 | Industry News

Braskem Invests in Plastic Recycling Plants for Sustainable Development

Braskem announces the investment of R130 million dollars in three projects to advance the circular economy- the inauguration of a mechanical recycling plant, the start of construction of Brazil's...

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Mar 8, 2022 | Industry News

Covestro Aims to Achieve Climate Neutrality by 2035

Covestro has now defined a further bold target, the group aims to become climate neutral and achieve net zero emissions by 2035 for scope 1 and scope 2. On the path to achieving this goal, the...

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Mar 7, 2022 | Product News

Dow Expands Silicone Surfactants Range for Rigid PU Foam

Dow announces new product extension of VORASURF™ silicone surfactants to support the growing demand for enhanced energy efficiency and sustainable solutions in the rigid polyurethane foam market...

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Mar 7, 2022 | Product News

Covestro Offers Climate Neutral MDI for Automotive Sectors

Covestro is consistently pursuing its path to a circular economy and is now offering customers a climate neutral MDI (methylene diphenyl diisocyanate). It is climate neutral from the cradle to the...

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Mar 4, 2022 | Industry News

MCC’s New Technology to Manufacture Plant-derived MMA Monomers

Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation (MCC) and its subsidiary Mitsubishi Chemical Methacrylates (MCM) develops a manufacturing technology for MMA (methyl methacrylate) monomers that uses plant-derived...

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Mar 2, 2022 | Industry News

Elkem Invests in Specialty Silicones Production in France

Elkem has been announced as one of the winners of the “Resilience” scheme of the “France Relance” plan by the French government, providing financial support as the company accelerates its...

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Mar 2, 2022 | Industry News

OCSiAl Gets Approval for Graphene Nanotube Plant in Luxembourg

OCSiAl has been granted approval by Luxembourg authorities for a production plant, together with an associated R&D center, in Differdange, Luxembourg...

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Mar 1, 2022 | Industry News

LANXESS to Offer EPDs for Synthetic Iron Oxide Pigments

LANXESS is the first manufacturer of synthetic iron oxide pigments to offer verified environmental product declarations (EPDs) for selected product groups. These EPDs allow LANXESS to deliver...

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Mar 1, 2022 | Industry News

Shin-Etsu to Increase Silicone Capacity to Meet Growing Market Demand

Shin-Etsu Chemical to make 80 billion yen in facility investments for its silicones business with the aim of further expanding and strengthening the business. Shin-Etsu Chemical increased its...

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Feb 28, 2022 | Product News

Nynas Launches Bio-based Tyre Oil for Rubber Applications

Nynas launches bio-based tyre oil NYTEX® BIO 6200. One important feature of Nynas’ strategy for continued global growth is the launch of products that support their customers’ long-term...

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