Bayer begins production at CO2 pilot plant
Bayer says it has begun production at a new plant, designed to produce plastics by using carbon dioxide (CO2) from the energy sector.
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The four R’s – plastics’ significant contribution to the sustainable use of resources.
Accomplishing the "Four Rs" can be a challenge. Taking part in the current trend of waste minimization and energy conservation requires life-style changes and dedication.
New light stabilizer launched by BASF
According to United Nations estimates, over 9 billion people will be living on Earth by the year 2050. The amount of arable land needed to feed them, however, will not increase at the same rate. Inexpensive greenhouses made from plastic film represent one way to solve this problem: With the aid of such greenhouses, the output per hectare can be increased considerably.
Plastics from greenhouse gas are no dream, says Bayer
Bayer is building a pilot plant for the kilogram-scale production of polyether polycarbonate polyols (PPPs) from the major greenhouse gas CO2 and propylene oxide. PPPs can be further processed to produce polyurethane.
Polystyrene insulation and climate change
Way ahead of other insulation when it comes to fi ghting climate change.
Braskem at K 2010: project for green propylene industrial unit
Braskem, the largest thermoplastic resin producer in the Americas and a company committed to bringing to market products and solutions with high technical performance that are aligned with the principles of the low-carbon economy, announces the conclusion of the conceptual phase of the project to build a green propylene plant.
Bayer MaterialScience has developed a unique concept for a “green shoe”
In microcellular polyurethane elastomer systems for outer soles and midsoles alone, renewable raw materials reaches 70%.
Plastic waste of all shapes, sizes and resin types will be burned to recover energy
Dow is set to run a one-day pilot test to determine if plastic waste can be used as fuel in its operations. The trial will take place before the end of the month at Dow’s headquarters in Midland, Mich.
Plastic Hand-Crank Coffee Mill Grinds On-the-Go
Remember the old-fashioned wooden coffee grinders? How about a modern one made of plastic
Michelin oils the wheel by adding sunflower oil to tyre
Engineers at Michelin North America have incorporated kitchen-grade sunflower oil in the firm’s new luxury touring tyre, the Primacy MXM4.
BPF calls for a ‘level playing field’ for plastics
Elected for a second year of office, the British Plastics Federation’s (BPF) president, Paul Jukes, called for a “level playing field” for the plastics industry when speaking at the BPF’s 75th AGM.
Elastic Water could replace plastics
Japanese Scientists invented “elastic water”, paving the way for ecologically clean plastic materials
