SGP announces international pilot project of its leading sustainability certification program

SGPThe Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), the leading authority in sustainable printing certifications, announced today a pilot project to expand its certification program beyond the United States and Canada. SGP has been successfully holding all audits virtually for more than a year. Using this method, the organization can expand internationally, allowing printers and industry suppliers worldwide to achieve SGP certification. Through its cloud-based SGP Impact Tracker, information for a virtual audit is quickly and effectively shared with SGP’s independent auditors.

SABIC collaborates with NUDEC to introduce its certified renewable polycarbonate into building and construction applications

NUDEC will be using SABIC’s certified LEXAN™ polycarbonate (PC) resin in several end applications for the B&C industry.SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, today announced its collaboration with NUDEC, S. A., an industry leader in the manufacture of clear plastic sheets for numerous industries such as construction, personal and machinery protection. NUDEC, based in Barcelona, Spain, will be using SABIC’s LEXAN™ polycarbonate (PC) resin based on certified renewable feedstock in several end applications for these industries.

SABIC debuts a novel bio-based LNP compound that can help reduce carbon emissions and fossil fuel use

SABIC today launched new bio-based LNP™ THERMOCOMP™ DC0041PE-7M1D145W compound, offering customers a new sustainable option for demanding applications in electrical/electronics, healthcare and other key industries.SABIC today launched new bio-based LNP THERMOCOMP DC0041PE-7M1D145W compound, offering customers a new sustainable option for demanding applications in electrical/electronics, healthcare and other key industries. This new flame-retardant, carbon fiber-reinforced compound has a reduced carbon/energy footprint compared to its incumbent product, LNP THERMOCOMP DC0041PE-7M1D145 compound, while delivering the same properties.

Perstorp to set science-based emission reduction targets in line with Paris Climate Agreement

Perstorp to set science-based emission reduction targets in line with Paris Climate Agreement.
(Photo: Perstorp)With ambitions to become the number one sustainable solutions provider within prioritized markets, Perstorp Group has already committed to becoming Finite Material Neutral. Now, the global chemical company has announced its commitment to emission reduction targets in line with Paris Climate Agreement and the Science Based Targets initiative. Targets will be set for both direct and indirect emissions (scope 1, 2 and 3 according to the GHG protocol) and calculated with projected future expansion and growth considered. The ambition is to apply for science-based targets in 2021.

DSM and MKU Ltd cooperate to provide high-performance, lightweight ballistic protection in Brazil to protect those that protect us

DSM and MKU Ltd cooperate to provide high-performance, lightweight ballistic protection in Brazil to protect those that protect us.
(Photos: DSM Protective Materials: DSMPMPR007)
Royal DSM, a global science-based company in Nutrition, Health and Sustainable Living, today announced that, together with armor manufacturing partner, MKU Ltd, has provided next generation armor technology with Dyneema® unidirectional (UD) material to support the Sao Paulo police.

SGP Accelerates Growth in Q1 2021

SGPThe Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), the leading authority in sustainable printing certifications, announced today its first quarter 2021 success in shaping the future of print with new certified facilities, patrons and other community members.

Avient and IVCC Accelerate Formulation Development of Long-Lasting Insecticidal Nets for Malaria Control

According to the World Health Organization, children under 5 are the most vulnerable group affected by malaria, accounting for 67% (274,000) of all malaria deaths worldwide in 2019.
(Photo Credit: Disease Control Technologies, LLC, AVIPR003)According to the World Health Organization, every year there are more than 200 million new cases of malaria, with children under 5 the most vulnerable group affected by the disease. Avient is working together with IVCC, a not-for-profit Product Development Partnership (PDP) based in the UK, to step up the global fight to eradicate malaria and tackle insecticide resistance. Avient and IVCC are creating a new masterbatch production laboratory in Guangzhou, China to support research and development of novel, active insecticide ingredients for long-lasting insecticidal treated nets (LLINs).

SONGWON kündigt weitere Preiserhöhungen für Polymerstabilisatoren an

SONGWONSongwon Industrial Co., Ltd. gab heute globale Preiserhöhungen für all ihre Polymerstabilisatoren bekannt. Die Anpassungen greifen mit sofortiger Wirkung oder soweit dies die Verträge zulassen.