18 Feb 2025
Packaging is the new brand statement according to the sixth annual Mondi Group eCommerce trend report
Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, today announced the results of its sixth annual eCommerce trend report “Sustainability and its impact on packaging and online shopping choices”. This comprehensive study examines trends, attitudes and expectations regarding eCommerce and the impact packaging has on the consumer experience.
17 Feb 2025
Kaneka Belgium Green Planet Beads Officially Recognized as Microplastic-Free Under Commission Regulation 2023/2055
Kaneka Belgium NV is proud to announce that its Kaneka Biodegradable Polymer Green Planet™ Expanded Beads—type L40N—has been officially excluded from the definition of synthetic polymer microparticles under EU Commission Regulation 2023/2055.
12 Feb 2025
Mondi and Proquimia launch paper-based stand-up pouches for dishwashing tabs
Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has collaborated with Proquimia to launch paper-based stand-up pouches for dishwashing tabs in Spain and Portugal. Mondi’s internal product impact assessment indicates that the new solution has significantly lower CO2 emissions from cradle to gate compared with the previous plastic solution.
12 Feb 2025
SONGWON presents advanced coatings stabilizers at ECS 2025
Songwon Industrial Co., Ltd., one of the largest manufacturers of polymer stabilizers in the world and a key global specialty chemicals player, will present its sustainable, high-performance coatings stabilizers at the European Coatings Show (ECS) 2025 in Nuremberg, Germany.
11 Feb 2025
Westfalia Fruit introduces sustainable dye extraction from avocado byproducts
Westfalia Fruit, a global leader in the avocado industry is committed to utilizing all parts of the avocado across the supply chain. Avocados imported for retail, food service, and wholesale customers are carefully inspected. Any unsuitable avocados are processed at Westfalia’s facility into products like avocado pulp, smashed avocado, guacamole, and more. The avocado skins and seeds from the process, which were previously typically used in low-value applications such as anaerobic digesters, are now finding new, innovative, higher value alternative uses.
10 Feb 2025
SABIC's new conductive NORYL GTX™ LMX resins feature superior dimensional stability for inline paintable automotive exteriors
SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, has launched NORYL GTX™ LMX310 resin, the first in a new family of resins with enhanced dimensional stability. This innovative material is well-suited for inline paintable automotive applications, such as service flaps for electric vehicles (EVs). In particular, this new grade addresses the challenges of larger, asymmetrically shaped service flaps that are common in hybrid and fully electric vehicles.
10 Feb 2025
Syensqo and Bota Bio partner to develop pioneering biomimetic ingredients for hair and scalp care
Syensqo announces a strategic five-year partnership with Bota Bio, a leading global industrial biotechnology company specializing in bio-manufactured, clean, and high-performance consumer products. This collaboration underscores Syensqo’s commitment to pioneer the bio-revolution by expanding its portfolio of renewable and biotechnology-enabled solutions.
9 Feb 2025
Ladayn Polymer Park to Enter Production in 2025 with Almost USD155M Investment Across 16 Factories
OQ is proud to announce a significant milestone in the development of Ladayn Polymer Park, as three pioneering companies transition from the construction phase to production in early 2025. Representing a combined investment of $42 million, these companies include one Omani and two international leaders, highlighting Ladayn Polymer Park’s global appeal and Oman’s growing role as a hub for industrial innovation and sustainability.
