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Steelcase unveils retractable chair made from BASF's chemically recycled material
Time of Update: 2023-01-31
. The company says the new nestable Flex Perch chair is made from BASF’s Ultramid B3EG6 Ccycled, an injection-moldable PA6 sourced from waste streams generated during electronics production .
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Will & Co. partners with Checkerspot to bring new combination of bio-based and algal polyurethane materials to European product innovators
Time of Update: 2023-01-31
, a European distributor of raw materials and chemicals, announced a strategic collaboration with Checkerspot, a materials innovator to develop sustainable high-performance polyurethane materials using the unique structural oils of microalgae combination .
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Scientists demonstrate a new eco-friendly coating that could make polyurethane foam and more flame-retardant
Time of Update: 2023-01-31
Kolibaba conducted the research as a graduate student and postdoctoral researcher in Grunlan's lab, building on a polyelectrolyte coating technology envisioned by the team in 2009 and later refined by other scientists Kolibaba conducted the research as a graduate student and postdoctoral researcher in Grunlan's lab, building on a polyelectrolyte coating technology envisioned by the team in 2009 and later refined by other scientists .
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European and American consumer chemicals market is not optimistic
Time of Update: 2023-01-31
As IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva underlined recently at a World Economic Forum panel, a slight reduction in raw material price pressures could reduce costs for chemical producers, but as food Prices continue to rise, and consumer spending is unlikely to support chemical producers downstream .
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New clear cellulose film makes recycling easier
Time of Update: 2023-01-31
The new regenerated cellulose film product can replace plastic, simplifying these options for consumers, as it can be placed in cardboard recycling and the rest of the packaging .
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OECD: 60% recycling rate of waste plastics by 2060
Time of Update: 2023-01-31
Policies targeting different life cycle stages can significantly reduce plastic leakage to the environment, annual value in million tonnes (Mt), rate of change from baselineSignificantly increasing recycling rates requires concerted global action to prevent waste plastics from leaking into the environment .
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The ideal material for cost reduction and performance improvement
Time of Update: 2023-01-31
This enables higher levels of recycled plastics in many applications, promoting sustainability "The polymers that contain graphene in the formulation are still recyclable and can be blended with natural or recycled polymers, and emphasizes that the presence of graphene will not be a barrier to recycling .
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BASF appoints Univar Solutions as distributor of glyoxal
Time of Update: 2023-01-31
"Brian Jurcak, Senior Vice President, Product Marketing Management and Global Trading, Univar Solutions, said: "We are honored and excited to expand our partnership and product portfolio with BASF as we combine best-in-class chemical products with a reliable and flexible service model to provide to the U.
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SABIC partners with UPM RAFLATAC to launch world's first label material made from certified recycled ocean plastic
Time of Update: 2023-01-31
Ocean The Action Label material is an easy-to-use plug-and-play solution, especially for food and cosmetics, as it has exactly the same properties as current fossil-based labels, " says Eliisa Laurikainen, Business Development Manager at UPM RAFLATAC .
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France pays 1.2 billion euros in "plastic tax" to the EU, and the recycling rate of plastic packaging is only 28%
Time of Update: 2023-01-31
The tax, paid by member states, is calculated based on the amount of non-recyclable plastic packaging waste generated in the country over a 12-month period, with a base rate of 800 euros per ton .
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Celanese completes the reorganization of Korea Engineering Plastics Co., Ltd., and its leading position in the POM field is becoming more prominent
Time of Update: 2023-01-31
. Tom Kelly, senior vice president of Celanese Engineering Materials, said: "After the reorganization, Celanese will obtain a stable POM production capacity of about 70,000 tons per year in Asia and the corresponding global marketing rights, and achieve a world-class global market.
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EU: Reduce support for hybrid vehicles, focus on battery electric vehicles, hydrogen fuel cell vehicles
Time of Update: 2023-01-31
car (FCEV) and other pollution-free vehicles The Korea Automotive Research Institute said in its recently published industry trend report titled "EU (EU) Eco-Vehicle Policy for Leaving Hybrid Vehicles" that the EU has begun to focus on supporting battery electric vehicles (BEV) and hydrogen fuel cells in eco-friendly vehicles.
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South African flexible packaging recycler Myplas expands into US
Time of Update: 2023-01-31
Members of MBOLD, including General Mills, Schwan's Company, Target, Ecolab, Cargill, Land O'Lakes Corporation and the University of Minnesota, work with film recycling company Myplas USA and film manufacturer Charter Next Generation across the value chain .
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Milliken Participates in Chinaplas 2022 Online Exhibition
Time of Update: 2023-01-31
Millad® NX® 8000 Polypropylene ClarifierMillad® NX® 8000 Polypropylene ClarifierIn the past two years, due to the home closure and control caused by the epidemic, people tend to store food in large packages, which has triggered the consumer demand for large-packaged products, and prompted the food industry merchants to choose high-transparency, sturdy and durable large-scale products.
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Great transformation!
Time of Update: 2023-01-31
The 100-year-old Royal Dutch DSM Group has taken a key step in its strategic transformation, announcing two major mergers and acquisitions within a day: the merger with the world's largest private flavor and fragrance company, Firmenich, and the sale of its engineering plastics business for 3.
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LANXESS: Polyamide 6 for cooling elements in electric vehicle charge controllers
Time of Update: 2023-01-31
. Dr. Bernhard Helbich, Technical Key Account Manager at LANXESS, explained: "In addition to preventing overheating of the charge controller, our materials of construction also meet stringent requirements for flame retardancy, tracking resistance and design .
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Manali Petrochemicals launches pilot project for green polyol production
Time of Update: 2023-01-31
Manali Petrochemicals (MPL), which produces petrochemicals, has embarked on a so-called first pilot project with UK technology partner Econic to commercialise the latter's carbon capture technology to achieve MPL's dual goal of adding To achieve green environmental protection and reduce dependence on fossil fuel raw materials .
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Mystery Ranch Backpack in Cordura re/cor™ Regenerated Nylon 6,6
Time of Update: 2023-01-31
“We make it a priority to continuously bring new ideas and products to our brands and retail partners ,” added Cindy McNaull, Director of Business Development at Cordura.
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In a big move, Coca-Cola announced that all plastic bottles less than 1 liter are made of 100% recycled plastic
Time of Update: 2023-01-31
Foodstuffs in soft plastic packaging Chris O'Donnell, general manager of Nestlé Oceania at headquarters, said: "We know consumers want more recycled content in our packaging, so we are delighted to introduce the KitKat 45g chocolate bar, the first in Australia to use recycled content.
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BASF launches new Licity® binder with enhanced performance for anode materials with more than 20% silicon content
Time of Update: 2023-01-31
● Licity® 2698 XF achieves higher coulombic capacity, more charge-discharge cycles, and shorter charge times in silicon-containing systems● Second-generation adhesive based on styrene-butadiene copolymer chemical system with excellent stress-strain characteristics and elasticity● Especially suitable for SiOx system and silicon-rich anode active material systemBASF has expanded its range of Licity® anode binders for lithium-ion battery manufacturing .
