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BASF Introduces Alternative Leather 100% Recyclable

11 months ago

BASF, a global leader in the chemical industry, recently introduced Haptex® 4.0, an innovative, eco-friendly synthetic leather that is set…

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Melanin Upcycling – From Pigment to Polymers

11 months ago

Melanin upcycling offers an innovative and eco-friendly approach to developing sustainable materials. By transforming melanin decomposition products, researchers have created…

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Nylon Replacing Metal Won an SPE Automotive Award

11 months ago

Italian chemicals and materials supplier RadiciGroup took home an SPE Automotive Award in Europe recently for its development of an…

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Oxo-Biodegradable Packaging in Industrial Composting: Key Findings

11 months ago

The study revealed that only the biodegradable-compostable packaging fully decomposed. Oxo-biodegradables showed minimal degradation.

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Is it Possible to Remove PFAS from Water?

11 months ago

McCallah Ferry, a University of Akron researcher, conducted a study on granular activated carbon (GAC) filters to determine if removing…

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Transforming Beer Waste into Leather

11 months ago

Arda Biomaterials created an eco-friendly leather alternative derived from brewers' spent grain. This sustainable material promises to be plastic-free, biodegradable,…

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Harmful Additives in Compostable Packaging

11 months ago

A recent report by the University of Auckland, commissioned by the Ministry for the Environment, sheds light on the presence…

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Sustainability Management Strategies – Create and Deliver a Staff Training Course

12 months ago

A policy and Sustainability Management Program are not really useful unless the employees know about them and can take action…

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Revolutionizing Materials: The Rise of Supramolecular Polymers

12 months ago

Supramolecular polymers offer high-quality properties and low-viscosity melts. These features enable advanced applications such as self-healing materials and adaptive coatings.

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Visual Volumes: Insights into Packaging Shape

12 months ago

Packaging shape plays a critical role in perceived volume, influencing consumer behavior and purchase decisions. Designers can create packaging that…