Bioplastics: Paving the way to meet EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation goals
European Bioplastics (EUBP) welcomes the adoption of the European Union’s ambitious Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).
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European Bioplastics concludes EBC24 on a high note
European Bioplastics concludes two days of insightful presentations, panel discussions and market data analysis at EBC24.
Emirates Biotech selects Sulzer technology to build world’s largest PLA production facility
Emirates Biotech has selected Sulzer as the technology provider for its upcoming Polylactic Acid (PLA) production plant in the United Arab Emirates.
Worldwide climate protection targets based on recognized SBTi standards have been published
The validation of Kraiburg TPE’s climate protection targets in March 2024 marks another milestone for the issues of sustainability and climate protection in the company.
Sirmax Group Achieves Six New Certifications in Supply Chain, Product Sustainability and Employee Focus
The Padua-based company is consistently experiencing positive outcomes from its strategic initiatives aimed at reducing environmental impact.
Asahi Kasei Europe joins Plastics Europe Germany
Asahi Kasei Europe joined Plastics Europe Germany, the leading association of plastics producers in Germany, in December 2023.
European Bioplastics calls for action to accelerate biopolymers industrial growth
European Bioplastics (EUBP) released its Policy Manifesto, calling on the European Union (EU) to develop a comprehensive Biopolymers Industrial Action Plan.
KraussMaffei and Synergie Horizon develop biologically reinforced bioplastic
Together with the Polish member of the Cypriot Synergy Horizon Group, KraussMaffei Extrusion GmbH, Laatzen, Germany, has now developed a process for producing a 100% bio-based reinforced thermoplastic: lignin-reinforced PLA.
Avient launches TÜV Rheinland-Certified Carbon Calculator for scope 3 emission goals
Today, Avient Corporation is proud to introduce its third-party-certified Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) Calculator, developed to evaluate the carbon footprint of Avient’s specialized and sustainable material solutions.
Chinaplas 2024 - long-awaited return to Shanghai after six years
Rising expectations to Chinaplas 2024 from the industry
Hexpol TPE awarded ISCC PLUS certification in Germany
The compounding group Hexpol TPE has added to its credentials: The International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC PLUS) was awarded to their site in Lichtenfels, Germany.
ISCC PLUS sustainability certification completed for Polykemi and Scanfill
Polykemi and Scanfill recently took a further step in their sustainability work and are now certified according to ISCC PLUS.
