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New research highlights marine biodegradability of Eastman Aventa™ compostable materials
A groundbreaking new study published in ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering reveals that cellulose diacetate (CDA)-based foams made with Eastman Aventa™ compostable materials rapidly biodegrade in the marine environment. The article concludes that biodegradable, CDA-based foams are commercially useful and will not persist in our oceans as plastic pollution.
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Polyacetal Grades Strengthened With Short Cellulose Fiber
Polyplastics has developed a series of new Duracon polyacetal (POM) grades that are reinforced with short cellulose fiber to lower the environmental impact while maintaining performance requirements. The new products are a focus of Polyplastics' Duracircle initiative, which delivers eco-friendly engineering plastics to drive a circular economy.
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Syensqo to showcase advanced portfolio of medical-grade polymers at Compamed
Syensqo, previously part of Solvay Group and a leading global provider of advanced performance materials and chemical solutions, is making its debut at Compamed 2024. Visitors will be able to explore the company's full range of high-performance polymers for the healthcare and pharmaceuticals industry, including an advanced portfolio of Solviva® biomaterials for implantable medical devices.
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BYD CEO: US election results do not change investment plans in Mexico
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant Build Your Dreams (BYD) announced Tuesday its plans to follow through with building its first plant in Mexico, no matter the outcome of the US election.
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Sustainable Plastics Can Redefine the Future of E-bikes
Replacing steel and aluminum with injection-molded plastics and localized supply chains are emerging trends among e-bike manufacturers.
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BASF's Monomers division produces ISCC PLUS-certified bio-mass balanced and Cycled® Polyamide 6 in Asia-Pacific
BASF's Monomers Division announced that its Polyamide 6 (PA6) plant in Shanghai has been awarded the ISCC PLUS certification. The PA6 plant is now ready to supply both biomass balanced and Cycled® PA6 & PA6/6.6 copolymer.
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Recycling plant to close amid 'challenging' market
A recycling plant which employs 120 people is set to close at the end of the year. Waste management company Viridor – which owns the site – announced that the Resource Recovery Center in Avonmouth, near Bristol, is closing due to low recycling rates.
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Recycled Polycarbonates from Covestro Now Available via ALBIS
With its sustainable engineering plastics, Covestro wants to drive the transition to a circular economy. To this end, the company is continuously developing innovative material solutions that have a lower impact on the environment than conventional plastics. ALBIS is now marketing Covestro's comprehensive R portfolio, which consists of mechanically recycled post-consumer (PCR) and post-industrial (PIR)...
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Transforming Spinal Surgery with 3D-Printed PEEK Implants
The successful use of 3D-printed polyether ether ketone (PEEK) spinal implants highlights the powerful role of additive manufacturing in complex medical treatments.
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European polystyrene drops at lowest value since 2021
European Polystyrene contracts dropped to their lowest value since February 2021 in October, amid easing feedstock costs. Polystyrene, a polymer of styrene monomer, is an essential plastic chemical used for food packaging, insulation panels in buildings, and for packaging goods.
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