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The Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals. Association (GPCA), the voice of the chemical industry in the Arabian Gulf, today announces that a special edition of the 15 th Annual GPCA Forum will take place on 10-11 February 2021 at the…

Partners evaluate Danimer Scientific’s NodaxTM PHA as commercial, fully biobased alternative for polyethylene to manufacture recyclable paper and board products from renewable sources  Kemira, a global leader in sustainable chemical…

SIBUR's POLIEF site in Blagoveshchensk, Republic of Bashkortostan, launches the production of green PET granules, which, among other materials, will rely on some 34 kt of recycled plastics annually. PET flakes derived from used food…

Committed to the circular carbon neutral economy, Braskem announces an important investment to expand its portfolio of post-consumer resins (PCR). In partnership with Valoren, a company specialized in the development and operation of…

The world’s leading cyclists started the Tour de France. To perform well, cyclists need power, stamina – and the right equipment. Racing bikes are lightweight and durable thanks to components made of high-performance materials, such as…

A University of Akron (UA) professor’s latest development in bioplastics has the potential to make important strides in sustainability for future plastics. In the lab of Dr. Shi-Qing Wang in UA’s School of Polymer Science and Polymer…

Global automotive Tier 1 manufacturer Motherson Group announced its collaboration with Israeli cleantech company UBQ Materials. The companies are joining efforts to implement the carbon-negative UBQ thermoplastic into auto parts…

The days of disposable plastic products are numbered – alternatives are needed. The success of LastObject’s reusable cotton swabs shows that the market is ready for change. The company’s basic and beauty cotton swabs are both made of…

Ultimaker, the global leader in desktop 3D printing, announces the general access of Ultimaker Essentials. Ultimaker Essentials is the enterprise package of Ultimaker software tools that enables professional organizations to scale a…

MobiPOWER - a concept co-created by ZMP, B&Plus and BASF BASF’s Creation Center supports the design of a reliable, durable, and safe charging solution