From Amazon rainforest to cosmetic excellence: The sustainable journey of Copaíba Oil

From Amazon rainforest to cosmetic excellence: The sustainable journey of Copaíba Oil. © ClariantDeep within the primary Amazon rainforest lies a treasure of remarkable value born from the Brazilian sociobiodiversity – Copaíba oil. A key component in modern cosmetic formulations, its harvesting methods have changed from scattered individual practices to more sustainable, community-supporting extraction systems. Today, we explore how the journey of this valuable oil connects the guardians of biodiversity to high-performance skincare solutions.

SONGWON showcases its forward-oriented innovations and approach at K 2025

SONGWON showcases its forward-oriented innovations and approach at K 2025.
(Photo: Songwon Industrial Co., Ltd.)Songwon Industrial Co., Ltd., recognized globally as a leader in polymer stabilization and specialty chemistry, will present its comprehensive portfolio of high-performance, forward-looking solutions at K 2025 and its continued investment in the future of the global chemical industry.

Mondi’s paper-based CompressWrap sets new standards for Ekornes’ mattresses

Mondi’s paper-based CompressWrap sets new standards for Ekornes’ mattresses. 
(Photo: Mondi, PR340)Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, is partnering with Ekornes, the Nordic region’s largest furniture producer, to introduce an innovative paper-based packaging solution for wrapping high-end mattresses, replacing the previous plastic solution.

BRB achieves zero greenhouse gas emissions from Echt site operations in the Netherlands

BRB achieves zero greenhouse gas emissions from Echt site operations in the Netherlands. 
(Photo: BRB, PR001)BRB, a leading global lube oil additives and specialty chemicals manufacturer, has met the challenging goal of reducing greenhouse emissions from its operations to zero, and will hence report zero for scope 1&2 for 2025.

Syensqo showcases its leading specialty polymers portfolio at K 2025

Syensqo booth C61 Hall 6 at K 2025. 
(Photo: Syensqo, PR079)Syensqo, a global leader in specialty polymers and advanced materials, will make its first appearance at K 2025 - the world’s leading plastics and rubber trade fair - under its new name, following its spin-off from Solvay in December 2023. Building on a legacy of over 160 years of scientific exploration, Syensqo will showcase innovations addressing global megatrends at Booth C61 Hall 6, from October 8th to 15th in Düsseldorf, Germany.

Belden Partners with Chicago Quantum Exchange to Drive Innovation in Quantum-Safe Networking Solutions

Gaurav Dhamija (center), Senior Director of Technology and Strategy at Belden, and 
Tim Waters (second from right), Architecture and Technology at Belden, visit the laboratory of David Awschalom at the University of Chicago’s Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering. Leading the tour were (from left) graduate student José A. Méndez Méndez, postdoctoral scholar Cyrus Zeledon, and graduate student Swathi Chandrika. (Image by Anne Ryan for the CQE). 
(Photo: Belden, PR555)Belden Inc. (NYSE: BDC), a leading global provider of complete connection solutions, today announced its affiliation with the Chicago Quantum Exchange (CQE), a premier hub for quantum science and engineering. The partnership positions Belden to pioneer quantum-safe networking solutions that defend critical infrastructure from quantum-era threats, grounded in its 120-year legacy of reliability and connectivity leadership.

More sustainable tires: TotalEnergies’ Cray Valley Affiliate supplies resins (Cleartack® and Ricon®) derived from used cooking oil for synthetic rubber production

More sustainable tires: TotalEnergies’ Cray Valley Affiliate supplies resins (Cleartack® and Ricon®) derived from used cooking oil for synthetic rubber production.TotalEnergies’s Cray Valley Affiliate has signed a new agreement to supply tire manufacturer Continental with ISCC Plus-certified Cleartack® and Ricon® resins. Using a mass balance approach, the Cleartack® and Ricon® resins will enable the increase of renewable materials in the value chain of Continental tires while maintaining the highest level of safety and performance through specific tire tread formulation.

Envalior publishes its first Sustainability Report

Envalior publishes its first Sustainability Report. Photo: EnvaliorEnvalior, a global leader in Engineering Materials, today publishes its first Sustainability Report, covering the period from January to December 2024. The report was prepared on a voluntary basis and includes a Double Materiality Assessment (DMA). By assessing its first full year of operations through a sustainability lens, the company reinforces its commitment to concrete progress on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) topics, based on a solid foundation of accurate and transparent corporate reporting. In addition, the report represents an important step toward compliance with the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS).