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Polymer upcycling of common plastic adds toughness, recyclability to structural adhesives Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory used polymer chemistry to transform a common household plastic into a…
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IMTEX New Dates Announced Metal Forming Show, June 16 - 21, 2022; Metal Cutting Show, January 19 - 25, 2023 Bengaluru, Karnataka - 27 January 2022 - After taking cognizance of the prevailing situation of the global pandemic in India, the…
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Industry interviews in the lead-up to the K 2022 trade fair "Recyclates must be suitable for upcycling” Mr. Lackner, how has the circular economy developed from the perspective of your recycling company since K 2019? At Lindner, we’ve…
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Solvay Launches New Amodel® Supreme and Bios Grades to Support Further Sustainable Innovation in E-Mobility Newly developed PPA solutions designed for high-voltage e-motor and inverter busbars and other demanding components in power…
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INEOS STYROLUTION AWARDED PLATINUM RATING FOR 2ND YEAR RUNNING Position in the top 1% of companies of all assessed companies retained Overall sustainability score of 77 is an improvement over last year Special recognition given…
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Sustainable, biodegradable glitter - from your fruit bowl Researchers here have developed a sustainable, plastic-free glitter for use in the cosmetics industry – and it’s made from the cellulose found in plants, fruits,…
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COLINES launches cast MOPE film The production of Mono Oriented PE film (MOPE) with cast technology is no longer a “utopia”: the three companies have set a new benchmark for the market, by producing a very high-level 30 micron MOPE with…
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Collaboration to “Close the Loop on Plastics” According to calculations by the World Bank, approximately two-thirds of household waste is still incinerated or landfilled. In its 4th global conference, industry leaders joined TOMRA, the…
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A new bio-based polyamide 11 powders plant in China In parallel with its major project to increase global capacity of bio-based polyamide 11 by 50% in Singapore, Arkema announces the construction of a polyamide 11 powders plant on its…
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INEOS STYROLUTION AWARDED PLATINUM RATING FOR 2ND YEAR RUNNING Position in the top 1% of companies of all assessed companies retained Overall sustainability score of 77 is an improvement over last year Special recognition given…
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