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K 2019: Borealis Launches New Recycling Tech. & Improved Recyclates

Borealis has announced the introduction of a new plastics recycling technology, Borcycle™. This evolving technology will be used to produce high-quality compounds made of recycled polyolefins (rPO) such as the newly-launched Borcycle™ MF1981SY, an rPO with over 80% recycled content intended for use in visible appliance parts.

From Borealis AG 9 Jul 2019

Clariant to Unveil Sustainability Projects to Tackle Plastic Waste at K 2019

As action to tackle the challenge of plastic pollution gains momentum specialty chemical company Clariant announces proactive steps to foster partnerships and create a more sustainable plastics industry through a “Symphony of Collaboration.”

From Clariant International Ltd 9 Jul 2019

Upcycling Process Brings New Life to Old Jeans

A growing population, rising standards of living and quickly changing fashions send mountains of clothing waste to the world’s landfills each year. Although processes for textile recycling exist, they tend to be inefficient and expensive.

27 Jun 2019

Researchers Design New Unprinting Method to Reduce Environmental Pollution

If a printer was imagined to have an “unprint” button that uses pulses of light to erase toner, then this could curb environmental impacts when compared to traditional paper recycling.

27 Jun 2019

Researchers Develop Enzymes to Convert Plant Waste into Useful Products

Researchers have developed a new class of enzymes to carry out one of the most significant steps during the conversion of plant waste into highly valuable and sustainable products like plastics, nylon, and chemicals.

25 Jun 2019

Versalis and Montello to Develop New Range of PE Products Made from Recycled Packaging

Versalis and Montello have signed an agreement to develop a new range of polyethylene products made from recycled packaging.

From Montello S.p.A 20 Jun 2019

EPFL Chemists Develop an Efficient Process for Converting Carbon Dioxide into Carbon Monoxide

EPFL chemists have created an efficient process for transforming carbon dioxide into carbon monoxide, the main component of synthetic fuels and materials.

14 Jun 2019

Researchers Examine Circular Carbon Economy to Protect the Earth

Several efficient ways have been devised by Earth for preserving the atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide (CO2)—from sequestration by oceans and forests to the formation of fossil fuels and limestone by organisms that have been dead for a long time.

14 Jun 2019

Plastic Fantastic: New Frontiers for Recyclable Polymers

Many modern plastics, rubbers and ceramics cannot be recycled, but new polymers made from waste sulfur are promising to solve one of the planet’s biggest recycling problems – and even create new industries of the future.

6 Jun 2019

Brückner at CHINAPLAS 2019: To Display Stretching Lines for Recyclable Packaging Films

At CHINAPLAS 2019 in Guangzhou, Booth 5.1A65, Brückner Maschinenbau will present their latest stretching lines for technical and specialty films as well as solutions for better recyclable packaging films.

From Brückner Maschinenbau GmbH 22 May 2019