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A Chemical Recycling Pathway for Synthetic Turf Waste
Aduro Clean Technologies Inc. has completed successful initial testing of synthetic turf as a feedstock for its proprietary...
Aug 112 min read


Asahi Kasei Develops High-yield Biomethane Process Using Organic Waste
Diversified global manufacturer Asahi Kasei has successfully completed a demonstration trial of an innovative biogas purification system...
Aug 62 min read


Project Targets Bioplastics, Sustainable PU from Agri-food and Lignocellulosic Residues
The Promofer project focuses on different strategies to overcome key industrial bottlenecks in the fermentation processes of two...
Jul 242 min read


Compounding Partner Program Launched to Expand Graphene-Enhanced Thermoplastics
HydroGraph Clean Power Inc., the producer of one of the world’s highest purity graphenes, has announced the launch of its Compounding...
Jul 242 min read


Pavegen Crowdfunding Footstep-derived Electricity Generation
What if you could generate electricity using footsteps? Step in Pavegen which as developed a system that consists of three...
Jul 211 min read


Natural Fiber Composites Debut in Road Car Exterior Parts
Bcomp and BMW Group have successfully validated and industrialised natural fibers for exterior parts, one of the composites industry’s...
Jul 173 min read


US Researchers Develop Lignin-based Battery Separator Film
For consumers worried about the risks associated with using lithium-ion batteries — which are used in everything from phones to laptops...
Jul 102 min read


Biodegradable Solar Module Monitors Plant Growth
Globally, the digitalisation of agriculture requires the increasing use of measurement electronics in farming. However, power supply and...
Jun 233 min read


Wheat Straw Could Soon Insulate Your Home
Traditional forms of thermal insulation used to regulate temperatures in homes and commercials buildings are often energy-intensive to...
Jun 193 min read


Mitsui Chemicals Plans Polyolefins Divestiture
With typical attention to detail, Japan's Mitsui Chemicals announced on May 30 a " Notice Regarding Beginning of Consideration of...
Jun 112 min read


New Report Highlights Fossil-free Plastics as Europe’s Strategic Opportunity
Systemiq study calls for acceleration of fossil-free plastic production as a key pillar of a competitive, circular and climate-aligned...
Jun 64 min read


Braskem, Ardent Advance Breakthrough Olefin Separation Technology
Braskem, a global market leader and pioneer producer of biopolymers on an industrial scale, and Ardent Process Technologies have...
Jun 51 min read


Borealis Expands Capacity for HMS-PP
Borealis invests over €100 million in new Daploy high melt strength polypropylene (HMS-PP) line at its Burghausen, Germany, facility....
Jun 42 min read


When “Reusable” Means More Plastic Waste
The vending machine loophole In the wake of growing pressure to reduce plastic waste, Italy’s Ministry for the Environment and Energy...
May 213 min read


Japanese Partners Develop Eco-friendly Urea Resin
Mitsubishi Gas Chemical and Panasonic Electric Works have developed a process that uses methanol produced from CO2 to synthesize an...
May 142 min read


Braskem Celebrates 15 years of Bio-based PE with Boosted Capacity
Braskem is celebrating 15 years as a producer of the I’m green bio-based portfolio by celebrating the 37% expansion in production...
May 72 min read


Lummus, Resynergi Announce Availability of Microwave-Powered Plastic Pyrolysis Technology
Lummus Technology and Resynergi, a leading innovator in modular plastic recycling technology, have announced the commercialization of...
Apr 232 min read


ENEOS, Mærsk To Invest $100m in Green Methanol Portfolio
Japan’s leading energy company has signed an investment agreement with C2X to advance the development of the Beaver Lake Renewable Energy...
Apr 162 min read


Borealis Launches Borcycle rLLDPE Flexible Packaging Grade with 85% PCR Content
Borealis introduces Borcycle M CWT120CL, a recycled linear low-density polyethylene (rLLDPE) grade containing 85% post-consumer...
Apr 132 min read


3D Printing Transforms Remote Japanese Stations
Japan is networked via around 27,700 kilometers of railway, with some remote lines traversed by but several trains daily. Stations on...
Apr 91 min read
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