Epoch Biodesign Builds London Nylon 6,6 Recycling Plant
Epoch Biodesign’s planned London demonstration plant could mark a turning point for nylon 6,6 recycling, bringing AI-engineered enzymes closer to commercial-scale circular materials production.
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Bio-based Nylon 66 from Cassava Waste: Toray and PTT Develop Sustainable Polyamide
Toray and PTT Global Chemical have created an innovative process to produce fully bio-based Nylon 66 using cassava pulp residues. The project could reduce dependence on fossil raw materials and accelerate sustainable plastics and textile production.
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Hyosung TNC Expands Sustainable Materials Strategy With Vietnam Bio-BDO Plant
Hyosung TNC has started supplying bio-based BDO from its new Vietnam facility, marking a major step in the company’s sustainable materials strategy. The expansion highlights Hyosung TNC’s push beyond spandex and textile fibers into bio-based chemicals tied to global apparel, automotive, and industrial supply chains.
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Biobased Washable Kitchen Towel Partnership Sets New Sustainability Standard
A new biobased washable kitchen towel developed by TotalEnergies Corbion and Yuhan Kimberly marks a breakthrough in sustainable hygiene products, combining durability, reusability, and renewable materials for global markets.
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Innovia Films Introduces Breakthrough P2G Recyclable BOPP Film Transforming Fresh Produce Packaging with Longer Shelf Life, Less Waste and Strong PPWR Compliance 05-03-2026
Innovia Films launches P2G recyclable BOPP film designed for fresh produce packaging. The innovation improves shelf life, reduces food waste and supports EU PPWR recycling standards.
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Advanced Manufacturing | Environmental Technology | Packaging Innovation | Polymer Science | Sustainable Materials
Breakthrough Biodegradable Multilayer Polymer Films Promise Cleaner Future as Peak Nano Advances Sustainable Packaging Innovation and Cuts Microplastic Waste Globally 20-02-2026
Peak Nano is developing biodegradable multilayer polymer films using NanoPlex technology to reduce microplastic waste while preserving high barrier performance for food and medical packaging.
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Infinite Loop Europe accelerates circular economy with landmark PET recycling investment at BASF Schwarzheide, boosting jobs, innovation and low-carbon materials in Europe 19-02-2026
Infinite Loop Europe selects BASF’s Schwarzheide site in Germany to build its first large-scale European PET recycling facility, targeting 70,000 tonnes per year by 2030.
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NEXTCHEM Accelerates Sustainable Textile Innovation with NXPand Suite and PolyFlex Technology Transforming Spandex Fiber Production and Advancing Bio-Based PTMEG Solutions Globally 16-02-2026
NEXTCHEM launches the NXPand suite and NX CONSER PolyFlex, introducing sustainable PTMEG production technology designed to transform spandex fiber manufacturing with bio-based solutions.
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Lummus and Sumitomo Chemical Advance Circular Plastics With Commercial PMMA Chemical Recycling Technology That Cuts Emissions and Enables True Closed-Loop Production 06-02-2026
Lummus Technology and Sumitomo Chemical launch commercial PMMA chemical recycling technology, enabling closed-loop production, lower emissions, and scalable circular plastics manufacturing.
