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Borealis Achieves FDA Approval for Borcycle™ M Post-Consumer Recycled Plastics in Food-Grade Packaging

Posted on 28, March 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Borealis has received Letters of No Objection (LNOs) from the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for specific grades of its Borcycle™ M post-consumer recycled plastics (PCR) to be used in food-grade packaging. This milestone underscores Borealis’ commitment … Read the full press release →

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Neste RE™: Revolutionizing Plastics Manufacturing with Renewable and Recycled Feedstock

Posted on 23, April 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Neste, a global leader in renewable fuels and sustainable feedstock, is showcasing its Neste RE™ feedstock at Chinaplas 2024 in Shanghai. Neste RE™, derived from bio-based and chemically recycled materials, offers a significant reduction in the carbon footprint … Read the full press release →

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Industry Giants Join Forces to Transform Discarded Tires into Sustainable Automotive Plastics

Posted on 11, June 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Neste, Borealis, and Covestro have partnered to recycle discarded tires into high-quality plastics for automotive applications, aiming to drive circularity in the plastics value chain. Through this collaboration, old tires are transformed into raw materials, processed into base … Read the full press release →

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Siemens Unveils Groundbreaking Circuit Breaker with Biomass-Balanced Plastics

Posted on 10, June 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Siemens Smart Infrastructure and BASF have partnered to introduce a groundbreaking innovation in electrical safety products, unveiling the first circuit breaker to incorporate components made from biomass-balanced plastics. The SIRIUS 3RV2 circuit breaker utilizes materials derived from renewable … Read the full press release →

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Collaborative Effort Launches Premium Snack Packaging with 50% Recycled Plastic

Posted on 14, March 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Several supply chain partners have joined forces to introduce new premium snack packaging made with 50% recycled plastic. Launched for PepsiCo’s Sunbites brand in the UK and Ireland, the packaging meets stringent EU regulatory requirements for food contact. … Read the full press release →

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Flo Group and Versalis Introduce R-Hybrid: Innovative Recycled Polystyrene Vending Cups

Posted on 5, September 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Flo Group and Versalis (Eni) have introduced R-Hybrid, a groundbreaking vending cup made from post-consumer recycled polystyrene (r-PS). This collaboration marks a significant step toward sustainable food packaging by enabling efficient resource reuse and maintaining recyclability. Developed in … Read the full press release →

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UKRI Funds Innovative Projects to Drive Sustainability in Plastics

Posted on 12, July 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has announced £6 million in funding for five new projects aimed at achieving a significant shift towards sustainable plastics. Led by UK universities, these multidisciplinary projects will focus on easier recycling of multilayer … Read the full press release →

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SEAT Makes History as First Car Manufacturer to Utilize Recycled Materials from the Ocean

Posted on 18, May 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) SEAT is partnering with SEAQUAL INITIATIVE and Autoneum to enhance sustainability and circular economy efforts. SEAT becomes the first car manufacturer to utilize LABEL blue by BORGERS® recycled materials, which will help remove over 2 million plastic bottles … Read the full press release →

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Covestro Develops New Polycarbonate Resin with 90% Recycled Content

Posted on 19, April 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Covestro, a leading supplier of high-performance polymer materials, has developed a new polycarbonate resin with 90% recycled content from post-consumer waste (PCR). The Makrolon® PCR polycarbonate resin has a carbon footprint 70% lower than a comparable fossil-based virgin … Read the full press release →

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BASF to participate at K 2022, the #1 trade fair for plastics and rubber, under the motto #OurPlasticsJourney

Posted on 5, October 2022 by

(PRESS RELEASE) LUDWIGSHAFEN, 5-Oct-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — BASF (ETR: BAS), the world’s largest chemical producer, has announced its participation at K 2022, the #1 trade fair for plastics and rubber, in Düsseldorf, Germany, from October 19 – 26, 2022. The … Read the full press release →

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TotalEnergies and New Hope Energy partner over converting waste plastics into pyrolysis oil

Posted on 18, May 2022 by

(PRESS RELEASE) HOUSTON, TX, United States/ PARIS, France, 18-May-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — TotalEnergies (EPA:TTE), a global multi-energy company with over 100,000 employees and presence in more than 130 countries, has announced a new partnership with New Hope Energy, a pioneer … Read the full press release →

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BASF and VAUDE develop sustainable outdoor pants made from recycled tires

Posted on 19, March 2021 by

Joint News Release BASF and VAUDE take a step towards an effective circular economy together Polyamides based on chemically recycled tires form the basis for robust outdoor pants Available in stores from March 2022 (PRESS RELEASE) LUDWIGSHAFEN, 19-Mar-2021 — /EuropaWire/ … Read the full press release →

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Sustainable packaging: Henkel increases recycled plastic in toilet cleaner packaging

Posted on 8, February 2021 by

(PRESS RELEASE) DUSSELDORF, 8-Feb-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Henkel strengthens its commitment to sustainable packaging and the promotion of a circular economy with a new, global packaging concept for toilet cleaner bottles. Henkel has significantly increased the amount of recycled polyethylene … Read the full press release →

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FrieslandCampina increases recycled content of its PET bottles to 100%

Posted on 7, January 2021 by

(PRESS RELEASE) AMERSFOORT, Netherlands, 7-Jan-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Dutch multinational dairy cooperative FrieslandCampina announces that it will be making PET bottles from 100% recycled PET (rPET) as from February 2021. Due to the fact that PET bottle can only be … Read the full press release →

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Eni’s Versalis and Forever Plast SpA parter over new range of solid polystyrene products made from recycled packaging

Posted on 3, August 2020 by

(PRESS RELEASE) MILAN, 3-AUG-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Versalis, a wholly owned subsidiary of Italian oil giant Eni specialized in the production of chemicals, and Forever Plast SpA, a leading Italian company in the recovery and recycling of post-consumer plastic at … Read the full press release →

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Total to increase the supply of recycled polypropylene for automotive applications with Synova’s acquisition 

Posted on 18, February 2019 by

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 18-Feb-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Synova, based in France and leader in manufacturing high-performance recycled polypropylene for the automotive sector, has been acquired by Total. The deal’s amount has not been disclosed. Following the acquisition, Total’s polymers know-how will be combined … Read the full press release →

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Alliance of key industry stakeholders covering the full plastics value chain established to reduce plastics littering across Europe

Posted on 12, December 2018 by

BRUSSELS, 12-Dec-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Today (11 December 2018), the European Commission launches an alliance of key industry stakeholders covering the full plastics value chain as part of its persisting efforts to reduce plastics littering, increase the share of recycled … Read the full press release →

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Borealis Daplen™ polypropylene compound grades with post-consumer recycled content used in specially-built hybrid Volvo SUV

Posted on 19, September 2018 by

Value chain cooperation helps increase the share of recycled plastics in vehicles VIENNA, 19-Sep-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Borealis and Borouge, leading providers of innovative, value-creating plastics solutions, announce another promising result of value chain cooperation involving the use of post-consumer recycled … Read the full press release →

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Successful launch of a new packaging solution produced entirely with post-consumer recycled (PCR) material

Posted on 2, July 2018 by

Packaging solution made of 100% plastic recyclate delivers circular economy proof point VIENNA, 02-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Borealis, a leading provider of innovative solutions in the fields of polyolefins, base chemicals and fertilizers, announces the successful launch of a new … Read the full press release →

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Tetra Pak CEO Dennis Jönsson: EU’s Plastics Strategy is an important step towards a low-carbon Circular Economy

Posted on 22, January 2018 by

LAUSANNE, 22-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Tetra Pak pledges to support the European Commission’s Plastics Strategy, announced today as part of the EU Action Plan for a Circular Economy. The company will: Work with industry partners to ensure that by 2030, recycling … Read the full press release →

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EQT to Establish Leading Waste Management Platform in South Korea with Acquisition of KJ Environment

Posted on 16, August 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) EQT Infrastructure VI has acquired KJ Environment and its affiliated companies in South Korea to create a leading waste management platform focused on plastic recycling and waste-to-energy. This acquisition aligns with EQT’s strategy of investing in sustainable infrastructure … Read the full press release →

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TOMRA Partners with OMV and Borealis to Close Plastic Recycling Gaps

Posted on 26, April 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) TOMRA, in collaboration with OMV and Borealis, is advancing plastic recycling by supplying high-quality raw materials from mixed post-consumer plastic waste. Through long-term feedstock supply agreements, TOMRA’s innovative sorting facility in Germany will provide clean fractions of specific … Read the full press release →

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BASF Unveils Sustainable Plastic Additives at CHINAPLAS 2024, Reinforcing Commitment to Circular Economy

Posted on 4, April 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) BASF is set to showcase its latest additive offerings at CHINAPLAS 2024, a significant event in the plastic and rubber industries. These additives play a pivotal role in increasing the sustainability of various plastic applications by enhancing durability, … Read the full press release →

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Škoda Auto Showcases Commitment to Sustainability in New Museum Exhibition

Posted on 16, February 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto’s latest exhibition at the Škoda Museum in Mladá Boleslav highlights the company’s dedication to electrification and sustainability, running until June 16th. Featuring historical and current environmental projects, the exhibit details Škoda’s strategies to reduce emissions throughout … Read the full press release →

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BASF and Teamplas Collaborate to Enhance Recycling Quality and Create High-Value Products from Post-Consumer Waste

Posted on 15, November 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) BASF, a global chemical company, and Teamplas Group, a leading Southeast Asian recycled pellets manufacturer, have partnered to improve the recycling process and create high-quality office equipment and car interior parts from post-consumer waste. Teamplas uses BASF’s IrgaCycle® … Read the full press release →

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ENTEG Institute’s Daniele Parisi Joins EUR 3.9M ‘ReBond’ Project for Universal Plastic Recycling

Posted on 30, August 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Daniele Parisi, an assistant professor at the ENTEG institute, is a partner in the ‘ReBond’ project, which has received EUR 3.9 million in funding from Horizon 2022 – MSCA – ITN. The project focuses on developing a universal … Read the full press release →

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TEGO® Cycle: Evonik’s Breakthrough Additives for Energy-Efficient Plastic Recycling

Posted on 19, May 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Evonik, a specialty chemicals company, has launched TEGO® Cycle, a range of additives aimed at improving the process and quality of recycled plastics. The additives save energy during mechanical recycling and enhance polymer properties, facilitating the transition to … Read the full press release →

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French Value Chain for Plastic Recycling to be Developed by TotalEnergies and Paprec

Posted on 15, March 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies and Paprec have signed a long-term agreement to establish a French value chain for advanced recycling of plastic film waste. Under the terms of the agreement, Citeo will provide a stream of flexible plastic waste sorted from … Read the full press release →

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Sustainable Composites Made from Livestock Dung Could Revolutionize Materials Science

Posted on 14, March 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) A new study from Scotland’s Rural College, the universities of Bristol and Edinburgh reviewed recent research into the development of high-value materials made from ruminant animal dung. Despite being a source of biogas and fertilizer, dung has been … Read the full press release →

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Circular Economy in Vehicle Production Gets Boost from German Ministry, Consortium

Posted on 30, January 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) A consortium of 19 leading industrial companies and research institutes, including BMW and Evonik, is working on developing new processes for using sustainable materials in circular vehicle production. Evonik is contributing its expertise in plastics and recycling additives … Read the full press release →

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Continental will focus on sustainable vehicle interiors during the IAA Transportation 2022

Posted on 19, September 2022 by

Focus on sustainable product design Bio-​based raw materials and recycled plastics are gradually replacing petroleum-​based raw materials Durable and scratch-​resistant materials with outstanding cleaning and anti-​soiling properties Design trends of the future, with natural colors and grains Functional surface technologies … Read the full press release →

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Covestro to build its first dedicated line for the mechanical recycling (MCR) of polycarbonates in Shanghai, China

Posted on 19, August 2022 by

Capability to deliver over 60,000 tons per year of recycled polycarbonates annually by 2026 in region amid strong demand Groundbreaking on company’s first dedicated mechanical recycling production line in Shanghai Repurposing of an existing production line in Thailand (PRESS RELEASE) … Read the full press release →

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BASF and Zhejiang REEF Technology Co partner over improving the quality of recyclates and reducing the use of virgin plastic material

Posted on 21, March 2022 by

BASF to supply its new IrgaCycle™ additive solutions to REEF Technology Builds on extensive know-how in the plastics industry (PRESS RELEASE) LUDWIGSHAFEN, 21-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — BASF (ETR: BAS), the world’s largest chemical producer, and Zhejiang REEF Technology Co., Ltd., a … Read the full press release →

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Veolia’s Ecological Transformation Trophies Winners 2021 announced

Posted on 9, December 2021 by

New name, new categories, more diversity, more applicants from abroad… The 2021 Ecological Transformation Trophies are innovating. They reward the final theses of students in their last year of training (5th year of higher education) from engineering and business schools, … Read the full press release →

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GreenMantra Technologies Announces Exclusive Distribution Relationship with HARKE GROUP

Posted on 16, March 2021 by
GreenMantra Technologies Announces Exclusive Distribution Relationship with HARKE GROUP

(PRESS RELEASE) TORONTO, 16-Mar-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — GreenMantra Technologies is pleased to announce our partnership with HARKE GROUP to distribute our products in Europe. GreenMantra is an innovation leader that utilizes its advanced recycling technology to create unique specialty polymers … Read the full press release →

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BASF Circular Economy Program: Focus on circular feedstocks, new material cycles and new business models

Posted on 10, December 2020 by

(PRESS RELEASE)LUDWIGSHAFEN, 10-Dec-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — BASF announces the launch of a new Circular Economy Program. The company aims to double its sales generated with solutions for the circular economy to €17 billion by the year 2030 and plans to … Read the full press release →

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Audi and the Karlsruhe Institute for Technology with chemical recycling pilot project to bring mixed plastic fractions back into resource-conserving circular system

Posted on 23, November 2020 by

Pilot project launched: chemical recycling is to enable a closed loop for plastics from automotive engineering Repurposing: recycled plastics waste is processed into pyrolysis oil, which can subsequently be used for new components Marco Philippi, Senior Director Procurement Strategy: “We … Read the full press release →

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Henkel Annual General Meeting 2019: record levels of earnings, profitability and dividend in FY 2018

Posted on 8, April 2019 by

Record levels in earnings and profitability during FY 2018 Dividend of 1.85 euros per preferred share proposed (record +3.4% increase) The implementation of strategic priorities made very good progress Full-year outlook 2019 confirmed (PRESS RELEASE) DÜSSELDORF, 8-Apr-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — … Read the full press release →

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New reusable packaging innovations by Unilever will premiere on the waste-free shopping system Loop™

Posted on 25, January 2019 by

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON/ROTTERDAM/PARIS/NEW YORK, NY, USA, 25-Jan-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Unilever today (24/01/2019) unveiled reusable packaging innovations across nine of its brands, including four new product formats. The new products will be trialled on Loop™, a global, first-of-its-kind, waste-free shopping system … Read the full press release →

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BMW Group: BMW i3 and BMW i3s represent the future of urban mobility

Posted on 30, August 2017 by

MUNICH, 30-Aug-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — The BMW i3 shows the way ahead to a new era of mobility. It is recognised the world over as a symbol of driving pleasure, sustainability and intelligent connectivity in the urban traffic environment, which is … Read the full press release →

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