9 Jan 2023
TotalEnergies joins NEXTLOOPP to accelerate the development of food-grade recycled polymers
TotalEnergies has joined NEXTLOOPP, an initiative bringing together 47 companies from the plastics value chain that aims to create food-grade recycled polymer from advanced me-chanical recycling.
4 Jan 2023
INEOS Styrolution introduces new benchmark for weather resistance for its Luran® S
INEOS Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, has today announced that it has improved its leading additive package for weather resistance. The new Luran S “SPF60” elevates the UV stabilisation of Luran S to an all new level.
3 Jan 2023
Devan launches Purissimo® NTL, a full biobased, biodegradable allergen control technology
Belgian textile innovator Devan Chemicals will launch Purissimo® NTL, a biobased and readily biodegradable allergen control technology, at the upcoming Heimtextil trade show in Frankfurt (January 10-13, 2023). It is based on the well-known probiotic encapsulation technology and aims to improve the lives of people who suffer from allergies. It can be applied to textiles during the finishing stage of the textile manufacturing process.
21 Dec 2022
SABIC enables Scientex group in developing world’s first PP flexible food packaging using post consumer recycled (PCR) ocean bound plastic
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, collaborates with Scientex in the packaging value chain to enable the manufacturer to develop material for the world’s first flexible food packaging made based on advanced recycled OBP, using SABIC® certified circular polypropylene (PP). The material is being used in a premium brand noodles packaging sold in Malaysia.
21 Dec 2022
Can biomass waste improve manufacturing efficiencies & circularity?
Definitely! Our rice bran waxes are a great testament, a step closer to more sustainable plastics. Now these bio-based processing aids can even be used in polyester applications that require FDA approval, like infant care, food packaging, appliances, and water filtration, even more compounders and converters working with virgin and recycled engineering thermoplastics can use a low-carbon additive to improve efficiencies in their production processes.
21 Dec 2022
Airnov enlarges portfolio with a new and innovative addition to meet evolving customers’ needs
Airnov Healthcare Packaging, a global leader in controlled atmosphere packaging, continues to enhance its offering to customers with additions to its portfolio.
20 Dec 2022
Archroma awarded EcoVadis Platinum rating for 2nd consecutive year, consolidating its position amongst Top 1% best rated companies
Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, today announced the renewal of its EcoVadis “Platinum” status and further improvement of its overall rating.
19 Dec 2022
Printing inks and PTFE: are you ahead of the evolving regulatory environment?
New and stricter regulations on the use of certain chemicals can pose significant operational challenges for industry. In printing inks, the use of PTFE is being impacted by new PFOA regulations in Europe as well as Japan and the United States.
