18-10-2022
Westfalia creates a buzz by using insects for natural pest control in orchards
Westfalia Fruit Group, a leading multinational supplier of fresh vegetables and fruit is embracing entomology for sustainability, with a pioneering project in Chile rearing insects to naturally control agricultural pests such as Mealybugs and White scale.
18-10-2022
TURN UP: Larger, Lighter Additive Parts
The EU’s European Green Deal sets out the need to reduce transport emissions by 90% by 2050, compared to 1990 levels, with the aviation sector playing its part. Policy actions and industry efforts since 2005 have led to greater fuel efficiency per passenger. Priorities going forward include financial and regulatory measures to drive low-emissions aviation and the urgent development of clean sheet frames, new aircraft engines and propulsion systems and Sustainable Aviation Fuel.
18-10-2022
Circularidad, cambio climático y operaciones responsables, temas relevantes en la Memoria de sostenibilidad 2021 de ELIX Polymers
ELIX Polymers presenta la Memoria de Sostenibilidad 2021 en la que comparte los avances en el camino de la sostenibilidad y que ha sido elaborada siguiendo las directrices del Global Reporting Initiative (GRI).
18-10-2022
UniteChem to present itself at K 2022 as the world’s largest dedicated provider of light stabilizers with expanding global footprint and production capacity
UniteChem Group, the world’s leading supplier of light stabilizers for plastics in a broad range of high-end industrial applications, will give a strong debut at K 2022, presenting itself as the industry’s pre-eminent manufacturer of a complete portfolio of high-quality additives with a dedicated local footprint in all major markets of the plastics industry. The company’s ambitioned expansions in production capacity, new products, R&D and customer support logistics will be featured during K 2022 from October 19 to 26 at Booth E33 in Hall 8a on the grounds of Messe Düsseldorf, Germany.
18-10-2022
First “all-in-one” for All-in-Ones: new surfactant Genapol® Complete ticks all the boxes for automatic dishwashing tabs
Clariant introduces a much-needed surfactant boost to the All-in-One automatic dishwashing (ADW) segment as brands look to take their highly convenient tablets in a more environmentally-compatible direction. Launched today, vegetal-origin Genapol Complete is the first environmental label-compatible surfactant capable of achieving excellent rinse and very good overall drying performance, cleaner machines and CO₂ product footprint savings.
17-10-2022
GCR acelera la inversión con una nueva planta de reciclaje para apoyar la economía circular
GCR Group ha anunciado el plan para abrir una nueva planta de reciclaje especializada en Castellet i La Gornal, Barcelona (España), reforzando la capacidad del grupo para atender el aumento de la demanda mundial de su gama de poliolefinas recicladas de CICLIC. Cuando la planta de 200 000 toneladas (200 kt), que se pondrá en marcha en 2023, esté en pleno funcionamiento en 2025, será una de las más grandes de su categoría, lo que supone un paso importante para el grupo. La capacidad de CICLIC®, junto con la de la gama de masterbatches y compuestos con carga mineral sostenible de GRANIC® , alcanzará las 500 kt. GCR tiene alcance mundial, con exportaciones que representan un 85 % de sus ventas a más de 100 países.
17-10-2022
SABIC, Drylock and Plastik group partner for absorbent hygiene applications with circular certified polymers
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, has announced that Plastik Group, a major international manufacturer of films and bags for the hygiene market, is using certified circular polymers from SABIC’s TRUCIRCLE™ portfolio in the production of specialty films designed for absorbent disposables offered by Drylock Technologies. Drylock has approved the use of these films for various absorbent hygiene applications, such as sanitary pads, panty liners, towels and diapers in feminine, baby and incontinence care.
17-10-2022
Ascend launches ReDefyne™ recycled materials; partners with ITW on blockchain traceability
Ascend Performance Materials has launched ReDefyne™, a portfolio of sustainable polyamides created with up to 100% pre- and post-consumer recycled polyamide 66 or 6 to provide a low carbon footprint and reliable performance, even in demanding applications.
