plastics

Neste Successfully Converts Discarded Tires into High-Quality Raw Material for Chemicals and Plastics

(IN BRIEF) Neste has achieved a significant milestone in chemical recycling by processing pyrolysis oil derived from discarded vehicle tires,…

1 week ago

BASF Celebrates 25 Years of ecoflex® Biopolymer, Pioneering Sustainability in Plastics

(IN BRIEF) BASF marks the 25th anniversary of ecoflex® (PBAT: polybutylene adipate terephthalate), the world's first biodegradable and certified compostable…

7 months ago

LG Chem and Eni Explore Biorefinery Partnership to Produce Sustainable Fuels and Plastics in South Korea

(IN BRIEF) LG Chem, South Korea's leading chemicals producer, and Italian energy group Eni Sustainable Mobility have announced their joint…

8 months ago

Montachem International Enters Compostable Materials Market with Seaweed Resins Company Loliware

PARTNERSHIP TO MAKE SEAWEED RESINS WIDELY AVAILABLE, LAUNCH LOLIWARE IN EUROPE (IN BRIEF) Montachem International is partnering with Loliware, a…

8 months ago

UKRI Funds Innovative Projects to Drive Sustainability in Plastics

(IN BRIEF) UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has announced £6 million in funding for five new projects aimed at achieving…

10 months ago

INEOS Publishes Global Sustainability Report: Leading in Safety, Climate Action, and Circular Economy

(IN BRIEF) INEOS, a global chemical manufacturing company, has released its sustainability report for 2022, highlighting its strong performance in…

10 months ago

Empa Study Finds Graphene-Containing Plastics Harmless After Incineration

(IN BRIEF) Researchers at Empa have conducted a study on the health risks of burning graphene-containing plastics. The study found…

1 year ago

Circular Economy in Vehicle Production Gets Boost from German Ministry, Consortium

(IN BRIEF) A consortium of 19 leading industrial companies and research institutes, including BMW and Evonik, is working on developing…

1 year ago

BASF : la solution de spectroscopie NIR mobile de trinamiX peut désormais distinguer le PET-A du PET-G

trinamiX élargit la portée de sa solution portable innovante : en plus de l'identification sur place de plus de 30…

2 years ago

BASF’s light stabilizer Tinuvin® now in use for the protection of polypropylene pontoons used by fish farmers in China

Tinuvin® in plastic pontoons provides long-lasting protection against harsh weather conditions Improved service life helps to save resources and reduce costs…

2 years ago

Le stabilisateur de lumière Tinuvin® de BASF est maintenant utilisé pour la protection des pontons en polypropylène utilisés par les pisciculteurs en Chine

Tinuvin® dans les pontons en plastique offre une protection durable contre les intempéries L'amélioration de la durée de vie permet d'économiser…

2 years ago

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…

3 years ago

GreenMantra Technologies Announces Exclusive Distribution Relationship with HARKE GROUP

(PRESS RELEASE) TORONTO, 16-Mar-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — GreenMantra Technologies is pleased to announce our partnership with HARKE GROUP to distribute…

3 years ago

Neste Renewable Hydrocarbons will soon be used in LG Chem’s manufacturing of polymers and chemicals

(PRESS RELEASE) ESPOO, 5-Nov-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Neste (HEL: NESTE), Finish oil refining and marketing company, has announced a strategic…

3 years ago

Borealis announces its largest investment in Europe; breaks ground on new world-scale PDH plant in Kallo, Belgium

(PRESS RELEASE) VIENNA, 10-Sep-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Borealis breaks ground on its new, world-scale propane dehydrogenation (PDH) plant located at…

5 years ago

Henkel Annual General Meeting 2019: record levels of earnings, profitability and dividend in FY 2018

Record levels in earnings and profitability during FY 2018 Dividend of 1.85 euros per preferred share proposed (record +3.4% increase)…

5 years ago

Borealis and SYSTEMIQ welcome Nestlé as new strategic partner of Project STOP, a new initiative to stop plastic waste leaking into the environment

(PRESS RELEASE) VIENNA, 16-Jan-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Borealis and SYSTEMIQ, together with their partners from the Government of Norway, NOVA Chemicals,…

5 years ago

Alliance of key industry stakeholders covering the full plastics value chain established to reduce plastics littering across Europe

BRUSSELS, 12-Dec-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Today (11 December 2018), the European Commission launches an alliance of key industry stakeholders covering…

5 years ago

World’s first synthetic sports flooring produced with carbon dioxide

Carbon dioxide for the production of sports floorings Premiere for new product at hockey field in Germany / Innovative process…

5 years ago

UK Government intends to introduce a ban on the distribution and sale of plastic straws, drinks stirrers and cotton buds

The Government has set out its plan to ban the distribution and sale of plastic straws, drinks stirrers and cotton…

6 years ago

Covestro will present innovative and sustainable plastics solutions at the Fakuma 2018, October 16–20 in Friedrichshafen

Covestro at the Fakuma 2018 trade show, October 16–20 in Friedrichshafen LEVERKUSEN, 20-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — At the Fakuma 2018 trade…

6 years ago

Successful launch of a new packaging solution produced entirely with post-consumer recycled (PCR) material

Packaging solution made of 100% plastic recyclate delivers circular economy proof point VIENNA, 02-Jul-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Borealis, a leading…

6 years ago

Arburg at Chinaplas 2018: Innovative technologies for Industry 4.0, additive manufacturing, LSR processing

Industry trendsetter: Innovative technologies for Industry 4.0, injection moulding and additive manufacturing Extensive portfolio: Efficient plastics processing – from one-off…

6 years ago

Tetra Pak CEO Dennis Jönsson: EU’s Plastics Strategy is an important step towards a low-carbon Circular Economy

LAUSANNE, 22-Jan-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Tetra Pak pledges to support the European Commission’s Plastics Strategy, announced today as part of the…

6 years ago

Borealis, Borouge and NOVA Chemicals to present cutting-edge plastics solutions at K 2013 in Düsseldorf, Germany

Vienna, Austria, 16-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — At K 2013, Borealis, Borouge and NOVA Chemicals invite you to “Open Your Mind” and…

11 years ago

Three Grupa Azoty companies to exhibit at the 19th International Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber K Fair 16-23 October in Düsseldorf

Hall 7A, Stand D02, Messe Düsseldorf, October 16th-23rd 2013  Tarnów, Poland, 11-10-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The 19th International Trade Fair for Plastics…

11 years ago

The largest international trade show for plastics and rubber K 2013 to take place in Düsseldorf, Germany 16 – 23 October

15-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Plastics move the world – particularly in connection with the major challenges faced by our modern society.…

11 years ago

Bayer, ThyssenKrupp unveil technology for Chlorine production with much less electricity

New process reduces energy consumption by roughly one-third / Trial phase completed successfully Leverkusen, 18-6-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — A new technology…

11 years ago

Grupa Azoty to present Tarnamid® & Tarnoform® at PLASTPOL Kielce

Grupa Azoty invites to PLASTPOL Kielce planned for 7th to 10th June 2013 Pavillon E – fair stand 27 6-5-2013 —…

11 years ago

New tougher EU rules to ensure chemicals used in industrial processes are not diverted to illegal drug production

29-4-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — New rules to ensure that chemicals used in industrial processes, such as manufacturing plastics, textiles, aspirin, flu…

11 years ago