With only 9% of worldwide plastic being recycling, the need to develop and rollout bioplastic alternatives that biodegrade in natural conditions is increasing.
Trillium Renewable Chemicals announced the selection of INEOS Nitriles’ Green Lake facility in Port Lavaca, Texas to establish the a demonstration plant for converting plant-based glycerol into acrylonitrile.
TriSolve Ltd was recently formed by Rob Pritchard who has 26 years experience in cooling within the plastics industry. Pritchard explores the company’s aim to stay competitive while upholding their core values.
Seals Direct explore the current state of rubber production, the environmental and social impacts associated with the industry, and various initiatives that are paving the way towards a more sustainable future in rubber manufacturing.
A three-way partnership between Summit Systems, Chase Plastics, and Ocean Integrity is tackling ocean plastics pollution through the retrieval and recycling of plastic waste.
Editor Rebekah Jordan selects the top 10 insights from the "A Future for Sustainable Plastics" report by the Birmingham Plastics Network, highlighting on the disparities between the perspectives of the UK public and political leaders.
Dan Grover, Nordell’s head of marketing & data analysis, sheds light on the various initiatives and innovations at Nordell that are driving its journey towards improved sustainability.
Sam Dix, R&D director at Trexel Inc., dissects Trexel’s expansion into the foamed blow moulding space for consumer packaging in response to challenging new sustainability targets.
A study by Aquapak Polymers Ltd reveals that 12% of fashion brands and retailers expect their business to be fully circular within one to two years, with a total of 77% aiming to achieve this goal within the next four years.
Polymateria, an Imperial College London scale-up, has received £20 million in Series B funding to enhance its technology for producing biodegradable plastics.
