Press Releases

VLS Environmental Solutions has unveiled plans for an Alternative Engineered Fuel (AEF) waste processing facility in New Braunfels, Texas. This greenfield project advances the company's strategic expansion goals, strengthening its role as a leader in sustainable waste management and increasing its capacity to manage the increasing need for sustainable waste processing solutions from industrial partners. Strategically situated between Austin and San Antonio, the new facility is s

The Plastics Recycling Show Europe shattered records in Amsterdam with over 500 exhibitors, more than 75 expert speakers, and an all-time high of 13,325 attendees over the two days. “The positive vibe in the magnificent flagship Halls 1 & 5 of the RAI was absolutely tangible this year,” says Matt Barber, Global Events Director at Crain Communications. “Even though we knew going into PRS Europe that it has been a difficult time for some players in the plastics r

Cleanaway Waste Management Limited is pleased to announce the opening of its state-of-the-art Western Sydney Material Recovery Facility (MRF), in Rooty Hill today. In a leap forward for the recycling and circular economy capabilities of Sydney and NSW, Cleanaway’s MRF will house advanced optical sorting technology, having the capability for up to 99.5% purity across recovered recycled material. The new facility will improve the quality and increase the volume of resources reco

BASF Gastronomy has been using high-quality products from Werz Wurst-Fleisch-Convenience GmbH in its company canteens at the Ludwigshafen, Limburgerhof and Lampertheim sites and in all event venues for many years. As part of a cross-value chain cooperation with SÜDPACK, a leading supplier of high-performance packaging films, Werz is now implementing BASF’s sustainable polyamide Ultramid Ccycled  in meat and sausage packaging for the first time in the Horeca sector (hotel/resta

Cavendish Hydrogen is excited to announce the successful delivery of hydrogen fueling equipment to HTEC for their new station in Vancouver, BC. While HTEC already operates multiple hydrogen fueling stations in British Columbia, this marks the first collaboration with Cavendish Hydrogen as the equipment supplier. "As one of the most important markets for Cavendish Hydrogen, Canada remains a top priority in our expansion strategy, especially as we continue to strengthen our prese

BASF Aroma Ingredients has successfully launched L-Menthol FCC rPCF as its first product with a reduced Product Carbon Footprint (rPCF). Further rPCF product launches are planned to help customers achieve their ambitious Scope 3 carbon reduction targets. BASF's rPCF aroma ingredients come with a PCF reduction of about 10 to 15% compared to conventional BASF products. The product carbon footprints of BASF's rPCF portfolio are calculated in accordance with the guidance issued by the 

Covestro is committed to sustainable solutions in agriculture and has developed specialized solar dryers made of polycarbonate to support coffee farmers in Ethiopia during the harvest. The project is being implemented in collaboration with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and aims to assist people in disadvantaged regions worldwide with simple yet effective technologies. Coffee is one of Ethiopia’s most important trade commodities and

For challenging E&E components with special requirements, BASF has now developed the high-flow Ultrason® D 1010 G6 U40. The blend based on polyethersulfone (PESU) is optimized to meet special needs for easy injection molding of energy-efficient parts in data and energy transmission, smart electronics and e-mobility. Because of its excellent flowability at lower processing temperatures the new BASF thermoplastic gives manufacturers greater flexibility when designing sophisticated switc

At CHINAPLAS 2025, BASF will present the Pro-Flex® Terra foot prosthesis, co-created with the leading global prosthetic provider, Össur. Cellasto®’s cutting-edge material solution, characterized by progressive stiffness and high impact strength, combines softness and flexibility with extraordinary energy return, allowing the Pro-Flex® Terra foot prosthesis to embody an intuitive response behavior and replicate closely the human muscle-tendon motion. The three-

PureCycle Technologies, Inc. a U.S.-based company revolutionizing plastic recycling, today, announced a collaboration with Landbell Group, a global operator of more than 40 producer responsibility organizations (PROs) and a leading provider of closed-loop recycling solutions. The collaboration will help to prioritize and expand upcycling of polypropylene (PP) waste into high-purity, recycled PP that can be used in high-value and demanding applications across Europe. PureCycle Belgiu

For durable parts requiring special thermal management, BASF expands its portfolio of Ultramid® Advanced T1000. The polyphthalamide (PPA) range based on polyamide 6T/6I now also includes optimized grades with high hydrolysis resistance (HR) and high purity (EQ = electronic quality). This addresses the increasing needs of the automotive industry for combustion engines and electric motors with inverters or fuel cells showing a stable, long-term performance at high power output in presence o

bp has today announced its intention to sell its mobility & convenience business in Austria. The marketing process will begin immediately, with the aim of reaching sale completion by the end of 2025, subject to regulatory and all relevant approvals. “Over recent years we have grown the business to become number two major branded retailer in the market. As bp now looks to focus downstream and reshape our portfolio, we believe that a new owner will be best placed to unlock the