Tag Archives: circular economy

Gasum Builds Three New Biogas Refueling Stations to Support Finland’s Transition to Low-Emission Heavy Transport

(IN BRIEF) Gasum has begun construction on three new biogas filling stations in Ylivieska, Raseborg, and Joensuu, strengthening Finland’s renewable transport infrastructure. The new stations, expected to open early next year, will expand Gasum’s network to 23 LBG refueling sites … Read the full press release

Garanti BBVA moves sustainability financing online after surpassing TRY 400 billion target, sets new goal of TRY 3.5 trillion

(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA has digitalized its sustainability loans, moving the product from branch-only access to online and mobile platforms. Customers in Türkiye can now apply digitally for financing that supports green initiatives such as decarbonization, energy efficiency, sustainable agriculture, … Read the full press release

Integra Plastics conversion in Bulgaria to deliver premium recycled polypropylene with Borcycle M technology

(IN BRIEF) Integra Plastics AD, a Borealis group company based in Bulgaria, will convert its production facility to produce recycled polypropylene by October 2025, supported by the integration of Borealis’ Borcycle™ M mechanical recycling technology. The upgrade will enable the … Read the full press release

TU Delft strengthens collaboration with Haskoning and Delft University Fund to advance water and climate resilience research

(IN BRIEF) TU Delft, Haskoning, and the Delft University Fund have signed a new framework agreement to accelerate research on water technology and climate-resilient delta regions, supported by the Haskoning Innovation & Education Fund. The initiative will launch its first … Read the full press release

District heating leader Statkraft Varme joins PATRIZIA to advance low-carbon energy transition in the Nordics

(IN BRIEF) PATRIZIA has agreed to acquire Statkraft Varme, the district heating business of Statkraft AS, in a deal worth up to EUR 312 million. Statkraft Varme operates 13 plants in Norway and Sweden, supplying low-carbon heating to households, businesses, … Read the full press release

From shredder residue to steering wheels: Porsche and BASF show how unrecyclable car waste can be reused

(IN BRIEF) Porsche AG and BASF SE, with partner BEST Bioenergy and Sustainable Technologies GmbH, have shown that automotive shredder residue — once considered unrecyclable waste — can be turned into high-quality raw materials through chemical recycling. Using gasification, the … Read the full press release

SWEET Program Awards Funding to Empa-Led Consortium Tackling Switzerland’s Net-Zero Challenges

(IN BRIEF) Empa will lead the ACHIEVE consortium, the winner of Switzerland’s SWEET funding program’s Net-Zero call, to address hard-to-abate CO₂ emissions in sectors such as industry and agriculture. The project brings together 14 partners from academia, business, and civil … Read the full press release

Fullstride Ventures unveils carboncup™, the first bra cup made with CO₂-based foam in collaboration with Borealis and Infinium

(IN BRIEF) Fullstride Ventures has introduced the carboncup™, the first bra cup made with a sustainable foam derived from captured carbon dioxide emissions. Developed in partnership with Borealis and Infinium, the innovation uses Infinium’s eNaphtha—a low-carbon feedstock produced from CO₂ … Read the full press release

Ramboll launches strategic roadmap at Climate Week NYC to cut data centre carbon, water use and biodiversity impact

(IN BRIEF) Ramboll has released a new report at Climate Week NYC that sets out a detailed roadmap for reducing the environmental impact of data centres, offering achievable benchmarks for carbon reduction, biodiversity protection, circularity, and water neutrality. The report … Read the full press release

2025 Inovyn Awards set for October announcement highlighting innovation and sustainability in the vinyl industry

(IN BRIEF) INEOS Inovyn will announce the winners of the 2025 Inovyn Awards on 9 October, following the largest and most globally diverse edition since the awards began in 2001. A record 113 projects were submitted from 27 countries, with … Read the full press release

University of St. Gallen and WWF launch SiA platform with 300 open-access sustainability teaching resources

(IN BRIEF) The University of St. Gallen, in collaboration with WWF Switzerland and the Network for Business Sustainability, has launched the Sustainability in Academia (SiA) platform, offering 300 open-access teaching materials on sustainability. Covering areas such as economics, management, finance, … Read the full press release

BASF, Arkema, and AkzoNobel achieve up to 40% lower carbon footprint in Interpon architectural powder coatings through value chain collaboration

(IN BRIEF) BASF, Arkema, and AkzoNobel have reduced the carbon footprint of AkzoNobel’s Interpon D superdurable architectural powder coatings by up to 40% through a value chain partnership focused on renewable raw materials and supplier-specific carbon data. BASF supplies NPG … Read the full press release

Siemens launches 2025 training year with 1,700 new apprentices focusing on AI, digital skills, and social responsibility

(IN BRIEF) Siemens is welcoming more than 1,700 young talents to its 2025 training programs across 18 centers in Germany, with a strong focus on AI-supported didactics, digital skills, and value-oriented education. The company’s approach combines advanced technologies such as … Read the full press release

Continental ContiTech pioneers purified pyrolysis oil technology to recycle complex rubber and replace fossil resources

(IN BRIEF) Continental’s ContiTech division has launched a new era in rubber recycling by acquiring exclusive patent rights for an advanced pyrolysis-based purification process and commissioning a pilot plant to produce high-quality pyrolysis oil. The breakthrough allows waste rubber, including … Read the full press release

Evonik launches Next Markets Program to drive growth in recycling, packaging, and aerospace innovation

(IN BRIEF) Evonik has launched the Next Markets Program, a cross-company initiative designed to capture growth opportunities in adjacent sectors, beginning with circular packaging, plastics recycling, and defense and aerospace. Led by Patrick Gloeckner, the program builds on Evonik’s broad … Read the full press release

CapMan Real Estate reinvents Hagastrand as a sustainable and wellness-focused destination for modern work life

(IN BRIEF) CapMan Real Estate is transforming Hagastrand in Frösundavik into a hub for sustainable, wellness-driven, and modern work life. Located in Stockholm’s Royal National City Park, the project combines heritage architecture with smart systems, health-focused design, and circular principles … Read the full press release

Borealis and Tegral expand partnership to boost sustainable polyolefin packaging distribution across Europe

(IN BRIEF) Borealis has expanded its partnership with Tegral Materials to include Spain, Portugal, the UK, and Ireland starting September 1, 2025, strengthening distribution of its polyethylene and polypropylene solutions across Europe. Building on their earlier collaboration covering Belgium, the … Read the full press release

Covestro completes acquisition of Swiss adhesive film specialist Pontacol to expand Solutions & Specialties segment

(IN BRIEF) Covestro has completed its acquisition of Pontacol, a Swiss producer of multilayer adhesive films, effective August 28, 2025. The deal expands Covestro’s Solutions & Specialties segment by adding advanced flat and blown adhesive films, strengthening its presence in … Read the full press release

Evonik opens world-scale alkoxides plant in Singapore to strengthen Asian supply and sustainability goals

(IN BRIEF) Evonik has inaugurated a new world-scale alkoxides production facility on Jurong Island, Singapore, with a capacity of 100,000 metric tons per year. The investment strengthens regional supply security and supports industries including biodiesel, pharmaceuticals, and chemical recycling. Designed … Read the full press release

RWE and Siemens Gamesa install recyclable blades at scale on Sofia Offshore Wind Farm in UK first

(IN BRIEF) RWE and Siemens Gamesa have begun the large-scale installation of recyclable rotor blades at the Sofia Offshore Wind Farm, marking a UK first and a milestone in offshore wind sustainability. A total of 150 blades will be deployed … Read the full press release