A new polymer recycling breakthrough converts nitrile rubber waste into valuable materials for carbon capture and medical applications, advancing circular economy goals.
Neste accelerates chemical recycling with the world’s largest liquefied waste plastic upgrading facility, reshaping sustainable plastics and PET markets in Europe.
Clariant, Borealis and SINTEF demonstrate a breakthrough in pyrolysis oil upgrading technology, transforming plastic waste into high-quality feedstock for circular polyolefin production and advancing scalable chemical recycling solutions.
Covestro and Fraunhofer UMSICHT launch a smart pyrolysis recycling pilot plant converting rigid polyurethane foam waste into high-purity aniline for low-carbon MDI production.
Honeywell revises its acquisition of Johnson Matthey’s Catalyst Technologies unit to £1.325 billion. The deal aims to strengthen Honeywell process technologies and expand catalyst solutions for refining and renewable fuels.
Toray develops bio-based polyamide 4 production technology for cosmetics microparticles, delivering marine biodegradability, lower carbon emissions, and regulatory compliance in the fight against microplastic pollution.
India has abundant biomass and rising demand for sustainable materials, yet it remains dependent on imported bioplastics. Structural, financial, and technological gaps are slowing the transition.
Celanese opens its expanded Michigan Technology Center to accelerate engineered materials innovation, strengthen North American manufacturing, and enhance customer-driven product development.
Dow introduces INNATE™ TF 220, a next-generation resin advancing sustainable plastic packaging innovation through recyclable mono-material films, improved performance and scalable circular economy solutions.
