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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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Janez Potočnik: Towards Green Growth: Seizing Business Opportunities

Posted on 25, April 2013 by

Janez Potočnik – European Commissioner for Environment Green Economy Forum (Dublin Chamber of Commerce) Dublin, 25-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Ladies and Gentlemen, People in Europe are looking for ways to recover from the devastation of the economic and financial crisis. Governments are searching … Read the full press release →

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EBRD Grants Mongolia’s First Sustainability-Linked Loan to Drive Green Initiatives at MCS Coca-Cola

Posted on 9, September 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has extended its first sustainability-linked loan in Mongolia, providing US$ 51.7 million to MCS Coca-Cola, the country’s leading soft drink producer and distributor. This loan, supported by the FINTECC program … Read the full press release →

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Empa’s Open Lab Day Offers Public a Hands-On Experience with Pioneering Scientific Research

Posted on 13, August 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Empa’s Open Lab Day on September 14, 2024, at their Dübendorf research campus will offer the public a unique opportunity to explore cutting-edge materials science through interactive exhibits, demonstrations, and tours. The event will cover themes like energy … Read the full press release →

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Covestro Advances Circular Economy with Innovative Product Design Solutions

Posted on 9, July 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Covestro is championing the circular economy by integrating sustainable design principles into product development. Recognizing the significant environmental impact of product design, Covestro leverages its expertise in high-performance materials to guide customers in adopting circular design practices. Their … Read the full press release →

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BASF and Graphit Kropfmühl Partner to Reduce Carbon Footprint in Graphite Production

Posted on 3, July 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) BASF and Graphit Kropfmühl have entered a partnership to reduce the carbon footprint of graphite produced at Graphit Kropfmühl’s Hauzenberg site by at least 25% using renewable energy certificates. This reduced-carbon graphite will be used in BASF’s Neopor® … Read the full press release →

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Autogrill and Gruppo Hera Forge Alliance to Propel Circular Economy Initiatives

Posted on 7, June 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Autogrill, a leading travel foodservice provider, and Gruppo Hera, a major Italian multiutility, have forged a strategic alliance to drive circular economy initiatives, sustainable mobility, and environmental communication in alignment with the UN’s Agenda 2030. The one-year agreement … Read the full press release →

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Barclays and Unreasonable Impact Welcome 12 Ventures Advancing Sustainability in Asia Pacific

Posted on 24, May 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Unreasonable Impact, in collaboration with Barclays, has unveiled the latest cohort of ventures joining its Asia Pacific program, aimed at fostering sustainable solutions to pressing societal and environmental challenges. The 12 ventures selected span diverse sectors, from healthcare … Read the full press release →

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BASF Introduces Industrial Compostable ecovio® T 2206 for Greenhouse Twines, Advancing Sustainable Agriculture

Posted on 27, April 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) BASF has expanded its sustainable food production offerings with the introduction of ecovio® T 2206, a certified industrial compostable biopolymer ideal for manufacturing black twines used in commercial greenhouses for growing annual fruit and vegetables. These twines, made … Read the full press release →

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Covestro Unveils Innovative Textile Solutions at Techtextil 2024

Posted on 16, April 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Covestro, a leading polymer manufacturer, showcases its latest innovations at Techtextil 2024 in Frankfurt. With a focus on sustainability and productivity, Covestro presents four teams highlighting its diverse portfolio, including waterborne INSQIN® products for sustainable textile coatings, Desmomelt® … Read the full press release →

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Repsol’s Green Evolution: Partnering with Genia Bioenergy to Pioneer Biomethane Industry

Posted on 11, April 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Repsol has embarked on a strategic alliance by acquiring a 40% shareholding in Genia Bioenergy, marking its entry into the burgeoning biomethane market. This partnership aims to leverage Genia Bioenergy’s expertise in biogas and biomethane value chain integration, … Read the full press release →

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Advancing Sustainable Solutions: Metsä Group and ANDRITZ to Establish Lignin Refining Demo Plant

Posted on 23, March 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Metsä Group has announced plans to build a demo plant for lignin refining at its Äänekoski bioproduct mill, with equipment supplied by ANDRITZ. Scheduled for completion in late 2025, the plant aims to refine lignin, a substance in … Read the full press release →

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Borealis-backed Project STOP: Transforming Waste Management in Banyuwangi, Indonesia

Posted on 21, March 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Project STOP, a collaboration between Borealis and Systemiq, has achieved significant milestones in its mission to improve waste management in Indonesia. Since its inception, over 400,000 individuals have gained access to waste services, leading to the collection of … Read the full press release →

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Borealis CEO Thomas Gangl’s Mandate Terminated by Mutual Agreement

Posted on 16, March 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) The Supervisory Board of Borealis and Thomas Gangl have reached a mutual decision to terminate Gangl’s mandate as CEO of Borealis AG, effective June 30, 2024. Gangl, with a career spanning over two decades at OMV, held key … Read the full press release →

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Unreasonable Impact UK & Europe Programme Welcomes 13 Ventures Addressing Climate and Social Challenges

Posted on 13, March 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Unreasonable Impact, a collaboration between Unreasonable Group and Barclays, has unveiled 13 new ventures joining its UK & Europe programme, each dedicated to tackling pressing global challenges. The ventures, ranging from food waste reduction to sustainable reforestation and … Read the full press release →

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BASF Monomers Division Achieves Global Sustainability Certification Milestone

Posted on 8, March 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) BASF’s Monomers division celebrates a significant milestone with the global certification of its production sites in all regions, including the USA, under ISCC PLUS and REDcert2 standards. This achievement enables BASF to offer regionally produced certified isocyanates and … Read the full press release →

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EIB and Otua Group Partner to Drive Circular Economy in Spain with €40 Million Investment

Posted on 6, March 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Otua Group have collaborated on a €40 million loan to facilitate the construction of a new recycling plant for automotive waste plastics and the upgrade of existing metal waste processing facilities. This … Read the full press release →

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Borealis Marks 30 Years of Innovation: Accelerating Industry Transformation and Sustainability

Posted on 4, March 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) In March 2024, Borealis commemorates its three-decade journey as a pioneer and innovator in the polymers industry, celebrating its contributions to industry advancement and sustainability. Born from a merger between Statoil and Neste, Borealis has evolved into a … Read the full press release →

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Austrian Industry Giants Spearhead Carbon-Based Value Chain Transformation

Posted on 1, March 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Austrian companies Holcim, Verbund, OMV, and Borealis have wrapped up the C2PAT demonstration plant project, aiming to produce carbon-based products from unavoidable CO2 emissions. Instead of a joint pilot plant, each company plans to develop industrially upscaled plants … Read the full press release →

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Covestro and RWE Forge Long-Term Pact for Green Energy Supply

Posted on 21, February 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Covestro and RWE have inked a substantial long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) aimed at bolstering Covestro’s Antwerp production site in Belgium with renewable energy from offshore wind turbines in the North Sea. This collaboration, spanning from 2026 to … Read the full press release →

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Swiss Companies Coop and Emmi Unveil Innovative PET Bottles for Dairy Packaging

Posted on 30, January 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Coop and Emmi have introduced environmentally friendly PET bottles for selected dairy products, such as milk and cream, as part of their sustainability efforts. These PET bottles are the only plastic food packaging in Switzerland that can be … Read the full press release →

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BASF Process Catalysts and Envision Energy Collaborate on Sustainable E-Methanol Production

Posted on 30, January 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) BASF Process Catalysts has announced a strategic partnership with Envision Energy to advance the conversion of green hydrogen and CO2 into e-methanol through an innovative process design. Leveraging BASF’s cutting-edge SYNSPIRETM catalyst technology, the collaboration aims to optimize … Read the full press release →

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Covestro Partners with Encina for Circular Chemicals Supply in Sustainability Drive

Posted on 18, January 2024 by

(IN BRIEF) Covestro, a leading global high-performance polymer company, has entered into a long-term supply agreement with Encina, a US-based producer of ISCC PLUS certified circular chemicals. Encina will supply Covestro with chemically recycled circular feedstock derived from post-consumer end-of-life … Read the full press release →

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INEOS Inovyn Expands PVC Portfolio with Low Carbon and Recycled Products

Posted on 20, December 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) INEOS Inovyn has announced an expansion of its PVC portfolio, introducing new products designed to address society’s everyday needs with a reduced carbon footprint and increased recycled content. The company’s BIOVYNTM, a bio-attributed PVC, aims to become carbon-neutral, … Read the full press release →

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Craig Arnold Appointed to Borealis Executive Board as EVP for Polyolefins, Circular Economy, and Innovation & Technology

Posted on 8, December 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Borealis has announced the appointment of Craig Arnold, currently serving as Chief Commercial Officer at Ferroglobe PLC, as the new Executive Vice President (EVP) for Polyolefins, Circular Economy Solutions, and Innovation & Technology, effective from February 1, 2024. … Read the full press release →

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BASF and Heidelberg University Commit to Advancing Sustainable Chemistry with Catalysis Research Lab (CaRLa) Extension

Posted on 7, December 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) BASF and Heidelberg University have extended their partnership for another five years to continue operating the Catalysis Research Laboratory (CaRLa) until 2028. CaRLa, founded in 2006, focuses on homogeneous catalysis and organic synthesis, with the aim of developing … Read the full press release →

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Eppendorf’s BioBased Lab Consumables Offer Sustainable Alternatives Powered by Neste

Posted on 1, December 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Eppendorf, a laboratory equipment manufacturer, has partnered with Neste, a renewable solutions company, to create Eppendorf Consumables BioBased, a line of lab consumables made from 100% renewable raw materials. These products, including tubes and pipette tips, offer a … Read the full press release →

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EIB Grants €110 Million Loan to Billerud for Eco-Friendly Pulp and Paper Mill Upgrades

Posted on 28, November 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a SEK 1.3 billion (approximately €110 million) loan agreement with Billerud, a leading paper and packaging materials supplier based in Sweden. The loan will support the modernization and environmental upgrade of … Read the full press release →

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UAE Social and Educational Partnerships: Borealis Renews Support with AED 3 Million Funding

Posted on 27, November 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Borealis has renewed its partnership with three prominent social and educational organizations in the UAE through the Borealis Social Fund. They will distribute AED 3 million among the Emirates Foundation, UAE Paralympic Committee, and Emirates National Schools to … Read the full press release →

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Grupa Azoty Receives Certifications for Biodegradable Polymer Granules

Posted on 23, November 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Grupa Azoty S.A. has achieved certifications confirming the biodegradability and compostability of their envifill® granules line, a polymer line designed for disposable items. The OK compost Industrial certificate verifies that products made from these granules can undergo industrial … Read the full press release →

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BASF and SK On Partner to Explore Lithium-Ion Battery Collaboration in North America and Asia-Pacific

Posted on 16, November 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) BASF, a leading global producer of battery materials, and SK On, a prominent electric vehicle battery cell manufacturer, have entered into an agreement to explore collaboration opportunities in the global lithium-ion battery market, with a particular focus on … Read the full press release →

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TotalEnergies’ Energy Outlook 2023 Offers Insight into Global Energy Transition

Posted on 15, November 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has released its annual “TotalEnergies Energy Outlook 2023” in preparation for COP28, outlining scenarios for the evolution of global energy demand and the transition to a sustainable energy system by 2050. The report reveals that while the … Read the full press release →

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Borealis Successfully Completes Acquisition of Rialti to Strengthen Recyclate-Based Polypropylene Compounding Business

Posted on 3, November 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Borealis, a leading provider of innovative solutions in the plastics industry, has announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Rialti S.p.A., a prominent European polypropylene (PP) compounder specializing in sustainable PP compounds made from mechanically recycled feedstock. … Read the full press release →

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Equinor and OMV Extend Gas Contract to Enhance European Supply Chain

Posted on 27, September 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Equinor has entered into a new five-year gas sales agreement with OMV, Austria’s major energy company. Starting from October 1, this year, the deal involves an annual gas volume of 12 TWh, with delivery to OMV’s European portfolio … Read the full press release →

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BASF and Nanotech Energy Partner to Cut CO2 Emissions in North American Lithium-Ion Batteries

Posted on 12, September 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) BASF, a leading global battery materials producer, and Nanotech Energy, a graphene-based energy storage products leader, have joined forces to reduce the carbon footprint of Nanotech’s lithium-ion batteries for the North American market. The partnership aims to create … 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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UK Allocates £18.5 Million for Green Transition Ecosystem Projects to Tackle Ecological Challenges

Posted on 2, September 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) The UK government has allocated £18.5 million to fund four Green Transition Ecosystem projects aimed at addressing ecological challenges through design-based solutions. The initiatives encompass various areas, including retrofitting houses for improved energy efficiency, sustainable medical equipment usage, … Read the full press release →

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Henkel Introduces Comprehensive Adhesive Solutions for Sustainable E-Commerce Packaging

Posted on 31, August 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Henkel, a leader in industrial adhesives, is addressing the challenges faced by the e-commerce industry by offering a comprehensive range of adhesives and coating solutions for e-commerce packaging. These solutions are designed to meet the needs of packaging … Read the full press release →

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Neste Partners with Suntory, ENEOS, and Mitsubishi to Produce Renewable PET Resin

Posted on 22, August 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Neste has formed a collaboration with Suntory, ENEOS, and Mitsubishi Corporation to produce PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) resin using Neste’s renewable feedstock, Neste RE™, on a commercial scale. Neste RE is derived from bio-based raw materials like waste and … Read the full press release →

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Neste’s Singapore Refinery Expansion Resumes Renewable Diesel Production After Repairs

Posted on 16, August 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Neste has announced the resumption of renewable diesel production at its Singapore refinery expansion in early August, following an equipment-related shutdown in June. The company is working to ramp up production at the expanded facility, with plans to … Read the full press release →

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