13-04-2026
Mondi Neusiedler reaches one year of Zero Waste to Landfill operations
Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has reached one year of Zero Waste to Landfill operations at its Neusiedler mill in Austria. The mill has now operated for 12 consecutive months without sending any manufacturing waste to landfill, reinforcing its commitment to circular manufacturing.
09-04-2026
Mondi showcases semi-chemical fluting portfolio for demanding food and heavy-duty supply chains
performance across long journeys and fluctuating climate conditions, where material choice is especially critical for products to arrive intact. Its semi-chemical portfolio includes ProVantage Powerflute®, made from 100% fresh fibre and developed for applications requiring maximum strength and resistance to variable climates; ProVantage Frescoflute, offering excellent dimensional stability and compression strength during processing and storage; and ProVantage Aquaflute, optimised for environments where short-term moisture and water resistance are essential.
09-04-2026
SONGWON implements further price adjustments driven by Middle East conflict
Songwon Industrial Co., Ltd. has announced a further price increase across its product portfolio, in addition to the previous increase announced in March 2026. These additional price adjustments have become necessary due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East and its significant impact on market conditions. The price increases will take effect immediately and will vary across the product portfolio, or as contracts allow. Monthly pricing will remain valid until further notice.
08-04-2026
Une solution TPE plus durable, à forte teneur en recyclé, pour les systèmes d’étanchéité automobiles
Sur la base de sa gamme éprouvée THERMOLAST® K, KRAIBURG TPE a développé une solution matériau associant les propriétés reconnues de ses produits à des caractéristiques de durabilité renforcées. Conçu spécifiquement pour les applications de systèmes d’étanchéité automobile, ce nouveau compound contient plus de 50 % de matières recyclées, issues à la fois de flux post industriels et post consommation. Il répond néanmoins aux exigences élevées de l’industrie automobile en matière de qualité, de performance et de process.
08-04-2026
Syensqo and Shell Chemicals Europe B.V. collaborate to advance low-carbon ethylene oxide (EO) solutions
Syensqo and Shell Chemicals Europe B.V. have joined forces to supply mass-balanced, low-carbon EO solutions for the agricultural and industrial markets, enabling reduced product carbon footprint (PCF) without compromising performance.
08-04-2026
Clariant advances sustainable plastics innovation across the value chain at Chinaplas 2026
Clariant, a sustainability-focused specialty chemical company, will showcase its latest portfolio of innovative additives solutions for more sustainable plastics at Chinaplas 2026, taking place April 21-24 in Shanghai.
07-04-2026
Navigating the montan wax challenge with renewable alternatives for polymers
The fundamental problem with montan wax: a finite resource
Montan waxes are extracted from lignite, a fossil fuel with a fundamental constraint: it is finite and non-renewable, meaning it will eventually run out. Unlike natural renewable crops that regrow, such as rice plants which produce non-edible rice bran wax, lignite deposits took millions of years to form and cannot regenerate. These deposits, particularly in Germany where much montan wax originates, are actively being depleted. This geological reality means that even without environmental regulations, lignite – and therefore montan wax – is expected to become harder to get at the right quality and quantity and one day may become simply unavailable. Beyond resource depletion, lignite processing is a strong greenhouse gas emission contributor, accelerating global warming and disrupting ecosystems, while open-cast mining could lead to deforestation and biodiversity disruption.
02-04-2026
Orta and Archroma launch denim collection dyed with wool waste
Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals, and Orta Anadolu, the premium Türkiye-based denim manufacturer behind the ORTA brand, today announced a collaboration to bring circular dye chemistry into commercial denim production.
