Category Archives: Chemicals

Chemicals Press Releases and News distributed via EuropaWire

International Consortium Invests €35 Million in Abolis Biotechnologies for Sustainable Growth

(IN BRIEF) Abolis Biotechnologies has secured €35 million from a global consortium of investors, including Evonik Venture Capital, BOLD (L’Oréal’s fund), and the DeepTech & Climate Fonds. This investment will help the company expand its biomanufacturing capabilities and bring sustainable, … Read the full press release

Beyond Leather Materials and Covestro Partner to Develop Sustainable Leather Alternative from Apple Waste

(IN BRIEF) Beyond Leather Materials has partnered with Covestro to develop LEAP®, a sustainable leather alternative made from over 85% bio-based materials, primarily apple waste. Covestro’s INSQIN® technology provides a durable, premium coating for LEAP®, offering a low-VOC, eco-friendly solution. … Read the full press release

BASF Expands Sustainable Sourcing Initiatives in Latest Responsible Sourcing Report

(IN BRIEF) BASF has released its second Responsible Sourcing Report, highlighting progress in sustainable sourcing within its Care Chemicals division. Key achievements in 2023 include sourcing 96% of palm oil from RSPO-certified mills, expanding partnerships with Solidaridad to support smallholder … Read the full press release

BASF-Backed Research Expands Recyclability of Polyamide-Based Packaging Films in 2024 Standards

(IN BRIEF) The 2024 recycling standards from the Central Agency Packaging Register (ZSVR) now recognize polyethylene (PE), polyamide (PA), and ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer (EVOH) high-barrier films as recyclable, thanks to research by BASF and the cyclos-HTP Institute. These films, commonly … Read the full press release

WACKER Successfully Captures CO2 from Silicon Production Process in Groundbreaking Pilot

(IN BRIEF) WACKER has successfully tested a CO2 capture process at its Holla, Norway, site, achieving a 95% capture rate of emissions from silicon production. Using technology from SLB-ACC JV, the pilot marks a major step toward climate-neutral silicon manufacturing. … Read the full press release

Evonik Supplies Eco-Friendly Hydrogen Peroxide to Support Steinbeis Papier’s Sustainability Goals

(IN BRIEF) Evonik has partnered with Steinbeis Papier to supply carbon-neutral hydrogen peroxide for recycled paper production, reducing Steinbeis’ Scope 3 emissions. This collaboration aligns with both companies’ sustainability goals, with Steinbeis reinforcing its “ReThinking Paper” strategy. Evonik’s hydrogen peroxide … Read the full press release

Aurubis and Talga Partner to Pioneer Sustainable Graphite Recycling for European Battery Industry

(IN BRIEF) Aurubis AG and Talga Group Ltd have partnered to develop a new process for producing recycled battery-grade graphite. The collaboration combines Aurubis’ advanced recycling methods and Talga’s innovative anode production technologies to create a sustainable, circular solution for … Read the full press release

BASF Showcases Sustainable Footwear Innovations at Simac 2024: Lightweight Soles, Recycling Solutions, and New Processing Technologies

(IN BRIEF) BASF is showcasing its latest footwear innovations at Simac 2024 under the theme “Make the Move.” The company is presenting recyclable, meltable polyurethane foams, lightweight midsole materials for enhanced comfort, and new processing technologies for more sustainable shoe … Read the full press release

Takazuri and BASF Partner to Bring Climate-Resilient, Sustainable Construction to Eastern Africa

(IN BRIEF) Takazuri and BASF have partnered to deliver sustainable construction solutions in Eastern Africa with a focus on climate resilience. Takazuri’s Climatile™ roofing and cladding system, made from locally sourced post-consumer recycled materials, offers improved insulation, solar reflectance, and … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric and GR3N Partner to Scale Advanced Plastic Recycling with Innovative Automation

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric has partnered with GR3N to develop advanced plastic recycling technology using GR3N’s innovative MADE process, which breaks down hard-to-recycle PET into reusable materials with virgin-like quality. Schneider’s EcoStruxure Automation Expert platform enables modular, scalable, and efficient … Read the full press release

LANXESS Earns ICIS Innovation Award for Breakthrough in LFP Battery Materials

(IN BRIEF) LANXESS has won the ICIS Innovation Award 2024 for its development of high-quality iron oxides used in lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cathodes. This recognition underscores LANXESS’ role in advancing Western value chains for LFP technology. The company … Read the full press release

University of Bristol Research Highlights Risks of New Pesticide to Pollinators

(IN BRIEF) Research from the University of Bristol and the University of Texas at Austin has found that flupyradifurone, a new pesticide designed to replace banned neonicotinoids, poses significant risks to mason bees. The pesticide caused 100% mortality in exposed … Read the full press release

Evonik Switches to 100% Renewable Energy for ROHACELL® Foam Production, Cutting 3,400 Tons of CO2 Annually

(IN BRIEF) Evonik has upgraded the production of its ROHACELL® high-performance foams at the Darmstadt site to use 100% renewable energy. This transition is expected to reduce the company’s CO2 emissions by 3,400 metric tons annually. The move is part … Read the full press release

Evonik Unveils New Sustainable Emollients Plant to Meet Rising Demand in Eco-Friendly Beauty Industry

(IN BRIEF) Evonik has opened a new production plant in Steinau, Germany, to increase its capacity for producing sustainable cosmetic emollients. The plant uses an enzymatic process that significantly reduces the climate footprint of these essential cosmetic ingredients. This expansion … Read the full press release

Arkema Strengthens Leadership Team with Strategic Executive Appointments

(IN BRIEF) Arkema has announced key changes to its executive leadership team, with Sophie Fouillat appointed as Executive Vice-President of Strategy, and Tilo Quink joining as Senior Vice President of Performance Additives. Laurent Tellier will move to the role of … Read the full press release

Arkema Achieves ISCC PLUS Certification for Specialty Resins Facility in China, Expanding Sustainable Solutions in Asia

(IN BRIEF) Arkema has received ISCC PLUS certification for its Nansha production site in China, allowing the company to launch a new range of bio-attributed UV/LED/EB curable resins for the Asian market. This certification supports Arkema’s commitment to sustainability and … Read the full press release

Global Agribusiness Shifts Focus: Yara International Sells Ivory Coast Operations to Prioritize Strategic Growth in Africa

(IN BRIEF) Yara International ASA has announced the divestment of its fertilizer import and distribution subsidiary in Ivory Coast as part of a strategic shift to focus on high-potential markets in Africa. This move is aligned with Yara’s 2030 Africa … Read the full press release

Symrise Expands Shanghai Facility, Boosting Production Efficiency and Market Presence

(IN BRIEF) Symrise has completed the expansion of its food and beverage (F&B) powder blending facility in Jinqiao, Shanghai, marking a significant step in enhancing its production capabilities and operational efficiency. The new state-of-the-art blender in the seasoning plant increases … Read the full press release

BASF Launches Inaugural Care 360° Sustainability Days to Drive Industry Collaboration on Net-Zero Goals

(IN BRIEF) BASF is launching its first Care 360° Sustainability Days, a virtual event from September 17-19, 2024, aimed at fostering collaboration with industry leaders in the Personal Care, Home Care, I&I, and Industrial Formulators sectors. The event will focus … Read the full press release

Carbon-Capturing Partnership: Borealis and Infinium Launch Low-Carbon Plastics Revolution

(IN BRIEF) Borealis and Infinium have formed a strategic partnership to produce low-carbon plastics using Infinium’s eNaphtha, a sustainable feedstock made from captured CO2 emissions. This collaboration aims to reduce the carbon footprint of polyolefins, a type of plastic widely … Read the full press release