Rheticus - Siemens and Evonik new research collaboration
Evonik and Siemens are planning to use electricity from renewable sources and bacteria to convert carbon dioxide (CO2) into specialty chemicals.
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McDonald's to eliminate foam packaging
McDonald's to eliminate foam packaging from their global system by the end of 2018.
10-th anniversary of "Water for the World" programme
Borealis and Borouge celebrate the tenth anniversary of their Water for the World programme, having helped 800,000 people to access clean water and sanitation.
Oxo degradable plastic packaging is not a solution to plastics pollution?
Oxo-degradable plastics are being produced and sold in many countries, with society being led to believe they safely biodegrade in nature. Yet significant evidence suggests oxo-degradable plastics do not safely biodegrade but fragment into small pieces, contributing to microplastics pollution.
Recycled film quality negatively affected by degradable plastics from Southern Europe
Even very low quantities of degradable plastics that end up in the traditional plastic waste streams have a significant, negative impact on recycled plastics.
Biodegradable mulch films supported in revision of EU Fertilisers Regulation
13 July 2017, the European Parliament’s Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) adopted its report amending the European Commission's proposal for a revision of the Fertilisers Regulation.
Lanxess expands range of membranes for reverse osmosis
Specialty chemicals company LANXESS is expanding its range of membrane elements for reverse osmosis (RO).
Can today’s unrecyclables become tomorrow's resources?
Axion Polymers suggests that labelling some plastic waste products as ‘unrecyclable’ risks losing the opportunities to recover these raw materials in the future.
The Netherlands take clear anti-litter actions
Waste Free Oceans welcomes The Netherland’s decision to keep a reverse vending scheme in place.
Fashion show at NPE2015 reflects zero waste strategy
Stylish and unique garments and accessories designed by students of the Savannah College of Art and Design will be made of recycled and reused plastics.
"Energy Bag" Pilot Program for plastic waste
Dow co-sponsored the program which demonstrated, that plastics that are not easily recyclable can be converted into synthetic crude oil for fuel.
Cooperation for circular economy
Four EU recycling industries are committing to work together and pursue the common goal of promoting circular economy.
