11-10-2022
Palsgaard helps automotive compounders enhance the sustainability of PP formulations for class ‘A’ mould release
Palsgaard, a leader in plant-based additives for the plastics industry, has been working with polymer compounders in Malaysia to run a comparative study and successfully qualify the superior performance of its Einar® 201 mould release agent vs. incumbent additives in polypropylene (PP) formulations for injection moulded automotive applications. The study was actively supported by Palsgaard’s Polymer Application Centre in Denmark to accelerate the time-to-market of various specific automotive PP compounds.
11-10-2022
Westfalia rolls out Global Water Plan in pioneering approach
Westfalia Fruit Group, a leading multinational supplier of avocados and a range of fresh vegetables and fruit, is advancing on its industry leading water strategy with plans in place to decrease use of the precious resource by 50% by 2030.
11-10-2022
ELIX Polymers will cover 100% of its electricity consumption from renewable sources
ELIX Polymers, a leading thermoplastics company, moves forward in its commitment to climate change. As from 1 October 2022, within the framework of sustainable operations and specifically within framework of the Climate Care programme, the leading company will reduce its environmental footprint by 40% regarding CO2 emissions associated with energy consumption.
06-10-2022
Geological Survey of Finland introduces the MintecRobo to realise the green transition of the mining industry
Malvern Panalytical, a leading supplier of analytical systems and services that help customers to create a better world, have teamed with the Geological Survey of Finland (GTK) in a project to help the mining industry in Europe to achieve net zero carbon mining by enhancing the green transition and digitization of the industry.
06-10-2022
INEOS Styrolution lauches Terluran ECO B100, the world’s first fully bio-attributed ABS
INEOS Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, has introduced today the first bio-attributed Terluran® ABS solutions. The new grades complement the mechanically recycled Terluran ECO materials that were introduced earlier[1]. In fact, they are the final jigsaw piece in INEOS Styrolution’s polystyrene and ABS portfolio, now consisting of mechanically recycled and bio-attributed solutions for all three products lines, Styrolution® PS, Terluran and Novodur, INEOS Styrolution’s specialty ABS.
06-10-2022
Solvay adds Responsible Sourcing to Specialty Polymers ReCycle Portfolio
Solvay is taking an additional step forward in its sustainability journey by launching high-performance products with a reduced carbon footprint for applications ranging from automotive and household appliances to electronics.
05-10-2022
Ascend focuses on reducing product carbon footprint
Ascend Performance Materials announced today two efforts to reduce the carbon footprint of its products. The company has made its global compounding operations carbon neutral, making it the first integrated polyamide producer to decarbonize a substantial part of its operations, and it has secured ISCC+ certification for the use of bio-based materials.
04-10-2022
Cray Valley receives new ISCC PLUS certification for the production of its renewable resins in Carling
Cray Valley announces the extension of ISCC PLUS certification on the Carling Saint-Avold platform in France, enabling the production and commercialization of Certified Renewable Resins within this specialty business unit.
