Research highlights marine biodegradability of Eastman Aventa™ compostable materials

The study published in ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering reveals that cellulose diacetate (CDA)-based foams made with Eastman Aventa™ compostable materials rapidly biodegrade in the marine environment.

Dow and Delian Group to develop sustainable solutions for automative market

Dow and Guangdong Delian Group Co., Ltd. will expand the application of post-consumer recycled (PCR) resins in the automotive market.

Polyplastics develops new DURACON® POM Grades

The new products are a focus of Polyplastics' DURACIRCLE® initiative which delivers eco-friendly engineering plastics to drive a circular economy.

Polymer production capacity expansion for life-saving applications

Syensqo expands polymer production capacity which addresses rising demand for high-performance materials in healthcare, water filtration, and renewable energy markets

Soda ash and bicarbonate plant fully powered by waste wood

Solvay achieves full renewable energy at Rheinberg with second biomass boiler, reducing CO2 emissions by 65%

Nitrogen-powered KwikChiller for chilling fresh poultry

Cryogenic solutions innovator, Messer will host processors looking to learn more about their new yield improvement technology, KwikChiller, at IPPE 2025.

Ferrum and KHS take over H.F. Meyer

By January 1, 2025, Ferrum Packaging AG, manufacturer of can seamers for the beverage industry, and KHS GmbH are to take over H.F. Meyer Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG, a company that has particular strengths in specific canning technology segments, including can turners and rinsers and vacuum bridges.

New PHA compound grade expands for straw manufacturing use

CJ Biomaterials completes trials of new PHACT PHA Grade for use by straw manufacturers seeking marine degradability certification

Battery separator film market set for globalization and financial growth

The lithium-ion battery separator film market is driving demand growth for HMWPE to record levels

TNA’s industrial XR solution makes Industry 5.0 a reality for food manufacturers

tna intelli-assist digital service delivers 95% planning accuracy and reduces reworks down to zero

Danone nonprofit accepting grant proposals for Sustainable Food Systems initiatives

The nonprofit will award up to $410,000 in grants to support community-based initiatives focused on food as medicine, health, and agriculture; grant submissions are due February 14, 2025.

Polyurethane dispersion for premium packaging coatings and inks

Lubrizol’s Sancure™ 20898 polyurethane dispersion is the latest addition to its portfolio of advanced resin technologies for coatings.