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An innovative natural and biodegradable resin has been launched by Symphony Environmental, the leader in environmental packaging technology. The new product, branded  NbR, is made with natural minerals to reduce the amount of fossil-derived polyethylene or polypropylene used, and has also been formulated to biodegrade safely in nature if it escapes recycling and ends up as litter in the open environment. NbR comprises 20% non-fossil natural compounds and is suitable for making

LyondellBasell today announced that effective March 1, 2025, Michael McMurray will retire as executive vice president and chief financial officer and will be succeeded by Agustin Izquierdo, currently the company’s senior vice president, Olefins & Polyolefins Americas & Refining. Until he assumes the role of chief financial officer, Izquierdo will continue to serve in his current role. "We are grateful for Michael McMurray's significant contributions to Lyondel

ConocoPhillipstoday announced that it has completed its acquisition of Marathon Oil Corporation “This acquisition of Marathon Oil is a perfect fit for ConocoPhillips, adding to our deep, durable and diverse portfolio while meeting our strict financial framework,” said Ryan Lance, chairman and chief executive officer. “Marathon Oil adds high-quality, low cost of supply inventory adjacent to our leading U.S. unconventional position. We have a strong history of seamle

A new type of biobased paint remover, completely free from fossil-based solvents, is being launched by the Swedish greentech company OrganoClick under the brand BIOkleen. With the product Paint Remover Eco, it becomes easier to remove old paint. At the same time, health risks associated with fossil-based solvents commonly found in these types of products are avoided. Alongside Paint Remover Eco, biobased Graffiti Remover Eco and Brush Cleaner Eco are also being launched.

On November 19th, Formnext 2024 commenced grandly in Frankfurt, Germany, gathering top additive manufacturing technologies, innovative designs, and diverse materials. Wanhua Chemical debuted with its 3D printing polymer filaments, powders, and granules, offering one-stop solutions and fostering green industry growth. WANFAB-F Series Filaments, leveraging Wanhua's robust chemical industry chain, specializes in high-performance FDM filaments like TPU, PA12, and PC. With a TPU hard

It is estimated that UK households throw away a staggering 100 billion pieces of plastic packaging a year, and in 2021, 2.5 million metric tons of plastic packaging waste were generated in the UK.  Michael Laurier, CEO of Symphony Environmental Technologies Plc., said: “We all have a role to play as individuals but also as businesses to ensure that plastic doesn't end up accumulating in the natural environment, but we cannot simply ban plastic products (which incident

Henkel Corporation, a global leader for adhesives, sealants and functional coatings, and Celanese Corporation, a global chemical and specialty materials company, have announced a partnership to enhance circularity in emulsion production by utilizing carbon capture-based materials.  Earlier this year, Celanese launched a carbon capture and utilization (CCU) project at its Clear Lake, Texas site as part of its Fairway Methanol joint venture with Mitsui & Co., Ltd. The CCU tec

INEOS Acetyls and Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd (GNFC) have signed an MOU to explore the feasibility to build a new world scale, 600kt Acetic Acid plant at GNFC's site in Bharuch, Gujarat, India. INEOS Acetyls are a leading producer of Acetic Acid globally and GNFC is the only current producer of Acetic Acid in India. The two companies have held a technology partnership for close to 30 years but will now establish a new joint venture which will manage br

RMP Global introduces its revolutionary Recycled Plastic Noise Walls to the North American market, setting a new standard for sustainable infrastructure. Already in use internationally, these innovative noise walls not only offer powerful noise reduction but also tackle the global plastic waste crisis by repurposing plastic that would otherwise pollute ecosystems and crowd landfills. This product embodies RMP Global's unwavering commitment to green infrastructure, delivering a dual-purpos

Lubrizol introduces Sancure™ 20898 polyurethane dispersion, the latest addition to its innovative portfolio of advanced resin technologies for coatings. Designed for packaging coatings and durable inks, Sancure 20898 can help set a new standard in performance and versatility. Sancure 20898 enhances the performance of coatings used in hot stamp foil (HSF) holographic packaging applications by providing an exceptional blend of hardness and flexibility. This new enginee

The international community is on the brink of signing the world’s first legally binding agreement addressing the complete life cycle of plastics. Supporters hope the reforms will fundamentally alter how we use and dispose of this hugely important material, and expectations are high ahead of the final round of negotiations in South Korea next week. However, according to Michael Laurier, CEO of Symphony Environmental, global players need to adopt a far more constructive approach than sim

Air Products today announced planned changes to its Board of Directors as part of its commitment to ongoing refreshment. Air Products intends to nominate Bhavesh V. “Bob” Patel and Alfred Stern for election to the Board at the Company’s 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. These candidates bring strong experience leading and overseeing public companies, as well as expertise operating complex global businesses in the chemicals and energy sectors. They each have stel