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Symphony Environmental Technologies Plc, specialists in the biodegradation of plastics, have welcomed a report from Tokyo University confirming the biodegradation of biodegradable plastics in harsh deep-sea environments.  The report says: “Biodegradable plastics are receiving increasing attention. Conventional plastic, used for the parts, packaging, and containers of various products, is known to end up in the sea only to never decompose. There, it causes adverse effects

In an unprecedented event that bridges the political and geographical divides, Texas leaders are set to recognize the significant achievements of California's recycling system. The acknowledgment will take place during a special ceremony at the EarthxCongress on April 23 at 1:17 pm, coinciding with the redemption of the half-trillionth beverage container in California, a testament to the state's pioneering role in recycling efforts. The ceremony, hosted by EarthX founder Tra

The 39th annual World Petrochemical Conference (WPC) by S&P Global will be held March 18 to 22, 2024 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in downtown Houston. At this gathering of leading companies in the global chemical industry, notable thought leaders aim to discuss demand and supply dynamics, the rapidly evolving chemicals landscape and how the industry can be primed for recovery while focusing on sustainability. Our newly expanded team of chemical industry specialists wi

Freepoint Eco-Systems LLC, a leader in advanced recycling, today confirmed that its advanced recycling facility in Hebron, Ohio is on schedule to begin operations this year. The update was provided by Managing Director Jeff McMahon in an announcement marking Global Recycling Day. When construction is completed, the facility will be among the largest advanced recycling operations in the world, with the capacity to recycle about 90,000 tons of waste plastic per year. By using end-of-life waste

The company ELIX Polymers, global leader in the manufacture of thermoplastics, has been recognising the collaboration and effort of its suppliers for many years. Through the “ELIX Polymers Outstanding Performance Award 2023”, the company wants to encourage and recognise the excellence, integrity, commitment, resilience and sustainable development of its suppliers. In regard to 2023, ELIX Polymers has highlighted the collaboration of both Aurorium Netherlands BV, a compan

CMG Granulators will take part at Plastics Recycling Conference 2024, that will be held in Grapevine, Texas from 25 to 27 March. Come visit us at booth 1042 to discover our Evoluzione series and its innovative cutting chamber design. Innovation & Performance: New cutting chamber design CMG presenta una nuova camera di taglio per la serie Evoluzione. La nuova configurazione del rotore permette alle lame rotanti di CMG is introducing a brand ne

Novoloop, a leading plastic circular economy technology company, selects Worley Consulting to conduct a Front-End Loading (FEL-2) preliminary engineering study for the company’s breakthrough LifecyclingTM process. The purpose of the study is to assess commercial project feasibility and provide a comparison framework for site selection. The study evaluates a first-of-a-kind (FOAK) facility located on the US Gulf Coast, with a waste plastic processing capacity of 20,000 metric t

INEOS Styrolution, the world's leading supplier of styrenic materials, will take part in the largest plastics trade show in the Americas, NPE2024, May 6-10, 2024, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. INEOS Styrolution experts will be available to discuss innovative and sustainable styrenic solutions tailored for core industries, including automotive, healthcare, household, electronics, construction, packaging, toys, sports, and leisure. The compa

Guangzhou Industrial Technology and Asiamold Select – Guangzhou successfully concluded on 6 March 2024. Running concurrently, these exhibitions brought together industry players from around the world and presented comprehensive overview of the latest manufacturing technologies and industry advancements. Together, the two fairs hosted 336 exhibitors across 20,000 sqm of floor space, and alongside SPS - Smart Production Solutions Guangzhou, collectively welcomed 37,264 visitors, with a to

Jim Fitterling, chair and chief executive officer of Dow Inc.(opens in a new tab) (NYSE: DOW), will participate in a fireside chat during the 2024 JP Morgan Industrials Conference on Thursday, March 14 at 9:15 a.m. ET. Dow invites investors to join the live webcast through its website(opens in a new tab). A replay and transcript will also be available following the event. About Dow Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world's leading materials scien

Toray Industries, Inc., announced today that it has developed an ion-conductive polymer membrane that delivers 10-fold the ion conductivity of predecessors. This new offering could accelerate the deployment of solid-state batteries (see glossary note 1), air batteries (glossary note 2), and other lithium metal batteries, greatly expanding the cruising ranges of electric vehicles, industrial drones, urban air mobility systems, and other transportation modes. A transition to electric

Dow  Diversey a Solenis company and Pebbles Project launched today the Soap For Hope program in Cape Town, South Africa. This initiative was one of the seven awarded by Dow within its Business Impact Fund. The annual fund brings together NGOs, nonprofit organizations, and Dow customers to help solve global issues using Dow technology and employees’ expertise. The Soap For Hope program, initiated by Diversey in 2013, has expanded to more than 50 countries globally. Through