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We are very proud to announce that our partner VepaDrentea is the first in the world to launch a collection of chairs with a shell made of our unique hemp-resin biomaterial.  The shell is completely plant-based, recyclable and in case it…

Mondi, a global packaging and paper manufacturer, is the main sponsor for the Bristol Gulls, a four-woman team taking on the Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge. They will be rowing an Eco Boat for the 4,800km race and consuming food freeze…

Driven by the discussions about recycling targets for plastic packaging, mono-material packaging structures are receiving more and more interest: for example, biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) or polyethylene (BOPE) films. Reasons…

Sumitomo Chemical and Axens signed a license agreement of ethanol-to-ethylene technology Atol for Sumitomo Chemical’s waste-to-polyolefins project in Japan. In the project, to promote circular economy, Axens’ Atol technology will…

Researchers at De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) are exploring how precious metals can be used to detect fingerprints on biodegradable and compostable plastic bags. Dr Kevin Farrugia, senior lecturer in Forensic Chemistry, is…

By increasing the flexibility and throughput of its LFT-D plants, DIEFFENBACHER is helping thermoplastic component manufacturers capitalize on increased demand for their products. E-Mobility and the Circular Economy are two global…

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New research out today from the Plant Based Products Council (PBPC) shows the majority of U.S. consumers are receptive to plant based products and packaging, with 54% viewing them favorably and 59% expressing interest. According to the…

Amazon announced that it will ban certain toxic chemicals and plastics in the food packaging materials used for its Amazon Kitchen brand. Toxic chemicals PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), phthalates, BPA (bisphenol A)…

Mitsubishi Chemical is pleased to announce that it has recently acquired “green field” property at a large integrated site on the Mississippi River in Geismar, Louisiana and plans to advance its feasibility study for the design and…