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Neste and ScanOcean Introduce Lower-Emission Marine Fuel to Swedish Market

Posted on 16, August 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Neste, in collaboration with ScanOcean, has launched its Neste Marine™ 0.1 Co-processed marine fuel in the Swedish market. This lower-emission fuel, with both fossil and renewable content, aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the marine sector. The … Read the full press release →

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Team Sonnenwagen Presents Efficient Solar Car ‘Adelie’ with Covestro’s Support Ahead of Australian Solar Challenge

Posted on 10, August 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Team Sonnenwagen, a group of students from RWTH Aachen University and Aachen University of Applied Sciences, has developed a highly efficient solar car named “Adelie” to participate in the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge, a challenging solar race across … Read the full press release →

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Member of Neste Corporation’s Board of Directors, Jari Rosendal, Passes Away After Illness

Posted on 3, August 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Jari Rosendal, a member of the Board of Directors of Neste Corporation, has passed away after a brief illness. Rosendal had been serving on Neste’s Board of Directors since 2018. Neste’s Chair of the Board of Directors, Matti … Read the full press release →

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BASF’s LCA Study Reveals Environmentally Friendly Mozzarella Packaging Solutions

Posted on 3, August 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) BASF has conducted a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) study on the environmental impact of mozzarella packaging using alternative raw materials in food-grade plastics production. The study compared a flexible multi-layer packaging with fossil feedstock-based packaging and a fossil-based … Read the full press release →

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Continental’s UltraContact NXT: Leading the Way in Sustainable Tire Manufacturing

Posted on 1, August 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Continental has commenced production of its most sustainable series tire, the UltraContact NXT, in Portugal. The summer tire incorporates up to 65 percent renewable, recycled, and certified materials, while maintaining excellent safety and performance. It contains bio-based silica … Read the full press release →

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Joint Initiative on Circular Economy (JICE) Continues Beyond 2023 with €8.9 Billion Funding for Sustainable Projects

Posted on 25, July 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) The Joint Initiative on Circular Economy (JICE), led by the European Union’s largest public promotional banks and institutions, has decided to extend its efforts beyond the original time frame of 2023. Launched in 2019, JICE aims to provide … Read the full press release →

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Alfa Laval and RWDC Industries Join Forces to Advance Circular Economy Solutions

Posted on 19, July 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval, a leader in heat transfer and fluid handling technologies, and RWDC Industries, a biotechnology company specializing in biopolymer materials, have signed a joint development agreement. The collaboration aims to enhance the manufacturing processes for sustainable alternatives … Read the full press release →

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The European Investment Bank (EIB) to provide a €460 million loan to Italy’s Hera Group to support its green transition and sustainability goals

Posted on 18, July 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided a €460 million loan to Italy’s Hera Group to support its green transition and sustainability goals. The loan aims to strengthen integrated water services, increase renewable energy production, promote energy efficiency, … Read the full press release →

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Neste Partners with Biofuel Express to Expand Distribution of Neste MY Renewable Diesel in Denmark

Posted on 6, July 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Renewable fuel company Neste has formed a partnership with Biofuel Express to expand the distribution of Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ in Denmark. Biofuel Express will be responsible for distributing and selling the renewable diesel fuel, while Neste will … Read the full press release →

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Neste’s Inventors Honored with European Inventor Award for Transforming Waste into Renewable Solutions

Posted on 4, July 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Neste, a global leader in sustainable aviation fuel and renewable solutions, has announced that its inventors have been honored with the European Inventor Award 2023 in the Industry category. The award, presented by the European Patent Office, recognizes … Read the full press release →

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ANDRITZ to Boost Production and Sustainability at Mkhondo Paper Mill in South Africa

Posted on 30, June 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has been awarded a contract by Mpact Operations to upgrade the pulping line at the Mkhondo Paper Mill in South Africa. The upgrade will increase the line’s capacity and improve product strength to meet the demand for … Read the full press release →

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Voith to Lead Rebuild of DS Smith’s PM 4 Paper Machine in Portugal for Enhanced Production

Posted on 6, June 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) DS Smith, a global manufacturer of sustainable containerboard and specialty papers, has chosen Voith for the rebuild of its PM 4 paper machine at the Viana site in Portugal. The mill is a market leader in Southern Europe, … Read the full press release →

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Neste and ITOCHU Forge Licensing Agreement to Boost Renewable Diesel Distribution in Japan

Posted on 29, May 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Neste and ITOCHU have expanded their collaboration through a licensing agreement, enabling ITOCHU to become an official distributor of Neste MY Renewable Diesel™ in Japan. This collaboration aims to increase the availability of renewable diesel in the country, … Read the full press release →

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Neste Joins Exclusive Group to Pioneer Science-Based Targets for Nature

Posted on 25, May 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Neste, a global renewable fuels and sustainable solutions company, has been selected as one of the initial companies in the target validation group for science-based targets (SBTs) for nature by The Science Based Targets Network (SBTN). The group, … Read the full press release →

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Neste Acquires Stake in Changi Airport Joint Venture to Supply Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Posted on 17, May 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Neste, a leading producer of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), has completed its EUR 1.6 billion Singapore Expansion project. The expansion has doubled Neste’s production capacity in Singapore, making it the world’s leading SAF producer. The refinery’s total capacity … Read the full press release →

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Henkel and UPM Specialty Papers Push Boundaries of Paper Packaging with Grease-Resistant Solutions

Posted on 11, May 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Henkel and UPM Specialty Papers have partnered to develop innovative coating technologies for fiber-based packaging. The collaboration aims to enhance the performance and sustainability of paper packaging by creating recyclable solutions with superior grease resistance and heat-sealability, providing … Read the full press release →

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BASF expands ecovio® portfolio for sustainable food packaging with home and industrial compostable grade

Posted on 3, May 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) BASF, a leading chemical company, has added a certified home and industrial compostable grade for cold and hot food packaging to its ecovio® portfolio for extrusion coating on paper and board. The new extrusion coating grade, ecovio® 70 … Read the full press release →

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INEOS Olefins & Polymer Europe signs renewable power agreement with Skagerak Energitjenester for Norwegian plants

Posted on 28, April 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) INEOS Olefins & Polymer Europe has signed a deal with Skagerak Energitjenester to supply renewable energy to its Rafnes and Bamble plants in Norway. The plants will be provided with 100% green power generated from hydroelectric production, reducing … Read the full press release →

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SUEZ and Nice Metropolitan unveil France’s largest wastewater treatment plant, Haliotis 2

Posted on 21, April 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) The Mayor of Nice and SUEZ present Haliotis 2, France’s largest wastewater recovery and treatment complex, which will eliminate microplastics and generate renewable energy while recycling 5 million cubic meters of water per year. The plant will exceed … Read the full press release →

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DHL Supply Chain, Speweld, Lassila & Tikanoja among Neste’s Contractor Safety Award winners

Posted on 21, April 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Neste, a leading renewable fuel producer, has awarded several contractors with the Contractor Safety Award for their commitment and performance in maintaining excellent safety standards. The award recognizes the importance of safety in the workplace and aims to … 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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Bosch aims to achieve sustainable growth with industrial technology

Posted on 14, April 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Bosch aims for sustainable growth with investment in industrial technology, with plans to increase sales from €7 billion to over €10 billion by 2028. This expansion is expected to be driven by increasing demand for automation and Industry … Read the full press release →

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BASF to Showcase Ultramid Ccycled and Recyclable PE/PA Films at Interpack 2023

Posted on 14, April 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) BASF will be showcasing its packaging solutions at interpack 2023, including the sustainable polyamide Ultramid Ccycled, which is made from the chemical recycling of plastic waste, thus helping to keep difficult-to-recycle plastic waste in the material cycle. BASF … Read the full press release →

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Continental’s Changzhou plant to add 13 million m2 of high-performance composite surface materials

Posted on 13, April 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Continental, a technology company, has announced the beginning of Phase III expansion of its joint venture in China with Jiangsu Changshun Group. The project will include the construction of new plant buildings, raw material warehouses, public and auxiliary … Read the full press release →

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ANDRITZ and Lotus Teknik Tekstil produce next-gen, sustainable wet wipes

Posted on 7, April 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Lotus Teknik Tekstil A.Ş., based in Turkey, has started up a line to produce biodegradable, plastic-free wet wipes using a state-of-the-art neXline wetlace CP line from international technology group ANDRITZ. The line combines the benefits of wetlaid and … Read the full press release →

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Umweltfreundliche Verpackungsalternative: Cristal® Transparentpapiere von Ahlstrom bestehen die chemische Sicherheitsbewertung

Posted on 29, March 2023 by

(IN KÜRZE) Ahlstrom hat bekannt gegeben, dass seine Cristal®-Transparentverpackungspapiere die strengen Bewertungskriterien des SAFER™-Programms von ChemFORWARD zur Sicherheit von Mensch und Umwelt erfüllt haben. Dieses Programm bewertet Produkte auf ihre Nachhaltigkeit und Sicherheit, und die Auszeichnung wird nur an Produkte … Read the full press release →

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Eco-Friendly Packaging Alternative: Ahlstrom’s Cristal® Transparent Papers Pass Chemical Safety Evaluation

Posted on 29, March 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Ahlstrom has announced that its Cristal® Transparent Packaging Papers have met ChemFORWARD’s SAFER™ program’s rigorous evaluation criteria of human and environmental safety. This program evaluates products for their sustainability and safety, and the designation is given only to … Read the full press release →

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Hydro’s CIRCAL 100R aluminum helps to decarbonize Europe’s building industry

Posted on 22, March 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Hydro, the Norwegian aluminium producer, has delivered its first ever batch of aluminium profiles made with 100% recycled post-consumer aluminium to the Innovationsbogen project in Augsburg, Germany. Through its building system brand WICONA, the company will provide door, … Read the full press release →

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Finnair partners with Neste to reduce carbon emissions from flights departing Helsinki Airport

Posted on 21, March 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Finnair has purchased 750 tons of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel from Neste to reduce the carbon emissions from flights departing from Helsinki Airport. The fuel volume purchased is Finnair’s single largest batch of sustainable aviation fuel to … Read the full press release →

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Neste’s Renewable Diesel to be More Widely Available in the Netherlands through Partnership with Catom

Posted on 18, March 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Neste has entered into a partnership with Catom, a Dutch company engaged in fuel and lubricant trade, distribution and sales, to increase the supply and distribution of Neste MY Renewable Diesel™, a product that can reduce greenhouse gas … Read the full press release →

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Heraeus Precious Metals partners with Alfred Kochen to expand AGXX technology in paints and coatings segment

Posted on 9, March 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Heraeus Precious Metals partners with Alfred Kochen for distribution of AGXX technology in paints and coatings segment. Heraeus’ AGXX technology offers long-lasting protection against bacteria, viruses, biofilm formation and resistant germs. The Hamburg-based trading house will be AGXX’s … Read the full press release →

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Tiefgezogene Kunststoffverpackungen werden grün mit der strategischen Partnerschaft von Neste und ILLIG

Posted on 28, February 2023 by

(IN KÜRZE) Neste und ILLIG sind eine strategische Partnerschaft eingegangen, um nachhaltige Lösungen für die Herstellung von thermogeformten Kunststoffverpackungen durch Demonstrationskoffer zu entwickeln. Die Partnerschaft wird das Know-how von Neste bei der Bereitstellung erneuerbarer und recycelter Materialien für die Polymerproduktion … Read the full press release →

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Holcim to Expand Roofing Systems Business with Acquisition of FDT Flachdach Technologie GmbH

Posted on 16, February 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Holcim, a global building materials company, has announced its plans to acquire FDT Flachdach Technologie GmbH, a leading manufacturer of thermoplastic roofs with a strong presence in fast-growing European markets. The acquisition is expected to complement Holcim’s existing … Read the full press release →

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Logistic companies HAVI and UFF to Test Neste and Scania’s Renewable Fuel Tracking Solution

Posted on 10, February 2023 by

(IN BRIEF) Neste and Scania are piloting a digital solution that tracks and verifies the use of renewable fuels by trucks. The solution combines data from Scania’s Fleet Management Portal and Neste’s fuel emission data to provide fleet management customers … 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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Holcim Boosts Sustainability Efforts with Acquisition of Calcium Carbonate Leader Nicem

Posted on 10, January 2023 by

(PRESS RELEASE) ZUG, 10-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Holcim (SWX: HOLN), one of the world’s leading suppliers of cement and aggregates, concrete and related services, has announced it acquired Nicem, a leader in the production of calcium carbonate in Northern Italy. … Read the full press release →

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ITOCHU Corporation to rely on imported Sustainable Aviation Fuel from Neste as part of a project aimed at blending it with conventional fossil jet fuel in Japan

Posted on 1, November 2022 by

(PRESS RELEASE) ESPOO, 1-Nov-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Neste (HEL: NESTE), the world’s leading provider of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel and the 4th most sustainable company in the world, has announced it will deliver Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in … Read the full press release →

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Borealis’ portfolio of premium polyolefins based on renewable feedstock will be deployed by REHAU, a leading supplier of polymer solutions, for the production of sustainable furniture edgebands 

Posted on 24, October 2022 by

REHAU chooses Borealis’ Bornewables™ over conventional polypropylene (PP) for production of their RAUKANTEX evo sustainable edgebands Robust and durable, the Bornewables™ boast colour-stable chemistry and flexibility, and are suited for straight and contour processing Partnership embodies EverMinds™ approach to unlocking plastics circularity by using … Read the full press release →

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Neste nominated for the final round at the German Sustainability Award 2023, Europe’s largest award for ecological and social commitment

Posted on 21, October 2022 by

(PRESS RELEASE) ESPOO, 21-Oct-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Neste (HEL: NESTE), the world’s leading provider of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel and the 4th most sustainable company in the world, has announced that its ambitious sustainability vision and renewable solutions … Read the full press release →

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