11 Feb 2021
Milliken Joins GO!PHA to Drive Adoption of Bio-based, Biodegradable PHA Polymers in Single-use Packaging Applications
Milliken & Company’s Chemical Division has joined the Global Organization for PHA (GO!PHA) to help address the technical and market development challenges related to polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) biodegradable biopolymers. Milliken will bring to GO!PHA its expertise in polymer chemistry to help improve the processing, performance, aesthetics and other important attributes of PHA. The goal is to expand the application range of this family of materials into more packaging applications.
11 Feb 2021
Mondi expands release liner range with launch of two new paper-based sustainable EverLiner products
Leading global packaging and paper group Mondi is launching a range of new paper-based release liners which are created using recycled and light-weight materials and provide a more sustainable solution for a range of applications.
9 Feb 2021
Innovative Sanitized® BroadTect product durably protects polymers against a wide range of microorganisms
Polymers can be protected against all relevant microorganisms with just a single antimicrobial product: Protection against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, mold and mildew, yeasts, and even algae. This newly developed product by SANITIZED AG has high temperature resistance and is suitable for thermoplastic processing methods such as extrusion processes or injection molding. The new Sanitized® product from the BroadTect portfolio features durable antimicrobial protection that is effective even after weathering. In addition, good antiviral efficacy on surfaces has been demonstrated.
8 Feb 2021
SONGWON announces global price increases for its polymer stabilizers
SONGWON Industrial Co., Ltd. announced today that prices for all its polymer stabilizers products will be raised by up to 10%, depending on the product line and region.
8 Feb 2021
Sustainable Green Printing Partnership Presents Sustainable & Profitable Print Marketing, a 3-Part Educational Workshop
The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), the leading authority in sustainable printing certifications, announced today that it will be offering a three-part education series titled "Sustainable & Profitable Print Marketing: How to Waste Less & Sell More by Marketing Smarter." The workshop will be given by David Murphy, founder & CEO of Nvent Marketing.
5 Feb 2021
DSM partners with Sympatex Technologies to launch mass-balanced bio-based Arnitel® specialty materials
Royal DSM, a global science-based company active in nutrition, health and sustainable living, today announces that its DSM Engineering Materials business will launch mass-balanced bio-based Arnitel®, a thermoplastic elastomer, together with Sympatex Technologies. In this way, DSM Engineering Materials is taking the next step on its sustainability journey and enabling its customers to transition to a more circular and bio-based economy.
4 Feb 2021
Clariant signs catalysis research partnership with prestigious ETH Zurich university
Clariant, a focused, sustainable and innovative specialty chemical company, has signed a cooperation agreement with ETH Zurich to support research in catalysis and sustainable chemistry with a significant financial contribution over an initial period of ten years. The goal of the partnership is, firstly, to advance the understanding of catalyst properties – from nano- to macroscale – and their performance. Secondly, together with the ETH Foundation, Clariant will sponsor and collaborate in fundamental chemical research projects, promoting talented ETH scientists and students.
3 Feb 2021
Smyth Companies demonstrate sustainability leadership with SGP certification of three facilities in 12 months
The Sustainable Green Printing Partnership (SGP), the leading authority in sustainable printing certifications, announced today that announced today that Smyth Companies in Austin, MN has achieved SGP certification. This is the third Smyth facility to earn SGP certification joining Smyth locations in Bedford, VA and Boston, MA.
