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October 22, 2019
News 
 

Husky commits to sustainable packaging

The Canadian injection molding equipment maker has also signed the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's New Plastics Economy Global Commitment.


New additive enables recyclability of plastic waste without losing material’s valuable properties

Clariant's AddWorks PKG 906 Circle polymer stabilizer can increase the reuse content of post-production waste in film by as much as 30 per cent.


Sabic introduces polycarbonate based on certified renewable feedstock

Unveiled at K 2019, the material has the potential to reduce both CO2 emissions and the use of fossil feedstock during production.


Clariant partners to bring “biotransformation” technology to market in South East Asia

Clariant is partnering with Polymateria, a British business developing a new standard in biodegradable and compostable plastics which ensures return to nature without creating microplastic.
 
Special Reports 
 
Special Reports

World-first surgery uses Aussie biopolymer in heart valve implant

A U.S. patient has successfully received a polymer heart valve jointly developed by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, and medical device company Foldax Inc. » Read More
 
Special Reports

Nova Chemicals just got even more sustainable

With the new position of director of sustainability filled by Sarah Marshall, the Calgary-based polyethylene resin maker is walking the walk when it comes to advancing the circular economy. » Read More
 
EVENTS CALENDAR 
 

K 2019

Oct. 16-23, 2019
Location: Dusseldorf, Germany
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Chem Show 2019

Oct. 22-24, 2019
Location: New York City
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