Sustainability

BComp, a Swiss composites company brings to the table a natural fiber alternative for reinforced plastics compared to carbon fiber.

Hellweg Maschinenbau designs a wet shredder for plastics recycling that significantly reduces energy costs while maximizing throughput rate.

Polyamides producer Domo Chemicals celebrated earning an EcoVadis Gold sustainability rating by showcasing eco-minded partnerships with MCG and Martor.

Engel developed a technology that allows the production of parts with recycled plastic (PCR) at their core and virgin plastic at the skin.

Dow opened the 35th edition of its Packaging Innovation Awards to global entrants. Candidates can be from any industry and don’t need to use Dow materials.

Korean resin producer SK Chemicals agrees to supply Estée Lauder with recycled PET and PET-like resins to make the brand’s global packaging circular.

Kraiburg TPE launched Thermolast DW––a new family of non-crosslinking thermoplastic elastomers for use in the drinking water and sanitary industry.

At Fakuma, Solvay will introduce high-performance resins, including two Ryton PPS grades and a PPA for battery applications, plus a new circularity brand.

Albis and Italian “sustainable vinyl” maker Greenyl SRL have partnered to spin a whole new tune when it comes to manufacturing eco-friendly record albums.

Neste, LyondellBasell and two others create supply chain to supply carbon-storing natural fiber-reinforced biopolymers for construction materials.

Positive Plastics is launching a third version of its kit of eco-conscious plastic materials, alongside yet another new kit––Positive Surfaces––developed in conjunction with Roctool.

Child’s product maker KAOS of Norway uses Circo compound of recycled consumer plastics and cellulose fiber from Fortum for new highchair.