Tag Archives: plastic waste

Bell Centre and Montreal Canadiens Partner with Rio Tinto to Introduce Infinitely Recyclable Aluminum Cups, Eliminating Plastic Waste

(IN BRIEF) The Bell Centre, home to the Montreal Canadiens, is joining forces with Rio Tinto to introduce infinitely recyclable cups made from aluminum produced in Quebec’s Saguenay – Lac-Saint-Jean region. This five-year partnership aligns with the Montreal Canadiens’ “The … Read the full press release

BASF Showcases Innovative Solutions at Fakuma 2023 to Address Plastic Waste and Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) BASF is highlighting a range of innovative solutions at the 28th Fakuma exhibition in Friedrichshafen, Germany, aimed at addressing plastic waste and promoting sustainability. The showcased solutions include mass-balanced plastics that reduce resource consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, … Read the full press release

Breaking New Ground: Technip Energies and Versalis Partner for Sustainable Plastic Recycling Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Technip Energies and Versalis, the chemical subsidiary of Eni, have partnered to integrate their advanced recycling technologies, Hoop®, Pure.rOilTM, and Pure.rGasTM. This collaboration aims to create an innovative platform for chemical recycling of plastic waste, forming an endless … Read the full press release

Project STOP Jembrana Successfully Hands Over Waste Management Program, Achieving Circular Economy Goals in Bali

(IN BRIEF) Project STOP Jembrana, funded by the Alliance to End Plastic Waste, has successfully implemented a waste management system in Bali, Indonesia, offering waste collection services to over 124,800 people and collecting more than 12,959 tonnes of waste, including … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies, Aramco, and SABIC Successfully Convert Plastic Waste into Certified Circular Polymers in the Middle East

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies, Aramco, and SABIC have achieved a significant milestone in the Middle East and North Africa by successfully converting plastic waste-derived oil into ISCC+ certified circular polymers. The plastic pyrolysis oil was processed at the SATORP refinery in … Read the full press release

Covestro Urges Innovative Recycling Technologies Ahead of UN Conference on Plastic Pollution

(IN BRIEF) Covestro, a global provider of polymer materials, emphasizes the need for innovative recycling technologies ahead of the UN conference on plastic pollution. The company has already achieved success with its chemical recycling method and plans to establish a … Read the full press release

Ecopost and Borealis Take Action Against Plastic Waste and Environmental Degradation in Kenya

(IN BRIEF) Ecopost, a Kenyan company that recycles plastic waste to create eco-friendly alternatives for fencing, signage, and building materials, has partnered with Borealis to boost waste recycling in Kenya and promote a circular economy. Borealis will fund Ecopost’s activities, … Read the full press release

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

(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

Neste’s PULSE project to commercialize chemical recycling of waste plastic with €135 million EU grant

(PRESS RELEASE) ESPOO, 20-Jan-2023 — /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 signed a grant agreement with the European Commission and the … Read the full press release

Italian company Imballaggi Alimentari launches sustainable ice cream packaging made with BASF’s Styropor® Ccycled™

(PRESS RELEASE) SIENA/ LUDWIGSHAFEN, 13-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — BASF (ETR: BAS), the world’s largest chemical producer, has announced that an Italian company called Imballaggi Alimentari, among the leaders in the food packaging sector, has launched a new line of ice … Read the full press release

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

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

Covestro va construire sa première ligne dédiée au recyclage mécanique (MCR) des polycarbonates à Shanghai, en Chine

Capacité à livrer plus de 60 000 tonnes par an de polycarbonates recyclés chaque année d’ici 2026 dans une région au milieu d’une forte demande Inauguration de la première ligne de production dédiée au recyclage mécanique de l’entreprise à Shanghai … Read the full press release

Holcim part of cleaning coastal areas initiative in the Philippines

First of its kind solar powered catamaran operated by One Earth One Ocean to clean coastal areas from plastic waste in Manila Bay Empowering local action with education and science programs in partnership with the University of Philippines Marine Science … Read the full press release

New shredder machine from ANDRITZ successfully started at the RDF plant of Energie AG Südtirol in Italy

(PRESS RELEASE) GRAZ, 20-Jun-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — ANDRITZ GROUP, Austria-based international technology group active in the supplies of plants, has announced the successful start of a new ADuro P-3000F shredder machine at Energie AG Südtirol Umwelt Service S.r.l., Italy. The … Read the full press release

Avviata con successo la nuova macchina trituratrice ANDRITZ nello stabilimento CDR di Energie AG Südtirol in Italia

(COMUNICATO STAMPA) GRAZ, 20-Jun-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — ANDRITZ GROUP, gruppo tecnologico internazionale con sede in Austria attivo nella fornitura di impianti, ha annunciato l’avvio con successo di un nuovo trituratore ADuro P-3000F presso Energie AG Südtirol Umwelt Service S.r.l., Italia. … Read the full press release

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

(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

TotalEnergies y New Hope Energy se asocian para convertir desechos plásticos en aceite de pirólisis

(COMUNICADO DE PRENSA) HOUSTON, TX, United States/ PARIS, France, 18-May-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — TotalEnergies (EPA:TTE), una empresa multienergética global con más de 100.000 empleados y presencia en más de 130 países, ha anunciado una nueva asociación con New Hope Energy, … Read the full press release

Neste, the 4th most sustainable company in the world, released its newest market and innovation outlook report

(PRESS RELEASE) ESPOO, 2-Feb-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 the release of its latest Market and Innovation … Read the full press release

Covestro and ALBA Group’s Interseroh partner over innovative recycling of plastic waste

The goal is a resource-efficient circular economy (PRESS RELEASE) LEVERKUSEN, 4-Oct-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Covestro (ETR: 1COV), a German company leader in polymer materials, has announced it signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Interseroh, an environmental service provider and … Read the full press release

Synova extension doubles TotalEnergies mechanical recycling production capacity in France

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 1-Oct-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — TotalEnergies (EPA: TTE), one of the seven “supermajor” oil companies, has announced the launch of the extension of Synova in Normandy, the French leader in recycled polypropylene production. As a result TotalEnergies mechanical … Read the full press release