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"Theoretically, we could do without fossil fuels altogether if the cycle was fully closed" Interview with Peter von Hoffmann, General Manager Business Unit Engineering Plastics Applications at Coperion Mr. von Hoffmann, the circular economy…

Successful realization of CMF concepts in product design and production Covestro receives the German Design Award for its CMF Aesthetics Toolkit The goal is to inspire designers through the aesthetics and functionality of polycarbonate…

Solvay Launches New Amodel® Supreme and Bios Grades to Support Further Sustainable Innovation in E-Mobility Newly developed PPA solutions designed for high-voltage e-motor and inverter busbars and other demanding components in power…

New Polymer Detection Method to Turn the (Pep)Tide in the Fight Against Water Pollution A peptide sensor to detect water-soluble polymers in wastewater, a major contributor to pollution on par with microplastics, has been developed by…

Polyplastics Unveils New RENATUS® PET Grades with Superior Weatherability for Auto Exterior Components Polyplastics Group has announced the introduction of two new RENATUS® PET (polyethylene terephthalate) grades which deliver superior…

Digimarc Corporation To Acquire Product Cloud Company EVRYTHNG Limited  Digimarc Corporation, creator of Digimarc watermarks that are driving the next generation of digital identification and detection-based solutions, announced today it…

Industry-First Virtual Trials to Begin on Lightweighting Glass Bottles Three industry leaders in sustainable solutions for the glass industry are coming together to collaborate on innovative technology to increase the strength and thereby…

Floreon launches halogen-free flame retardant bioplastic Floreon can confirm that its high-performance PLA is officially a halogen-free alternative to flame retardant ABS. The halogen-free bioplastic, derived from plants, is suitable…

New Plastic Piping Standard Will Aid Design of Crosslinked Polyethylene Fitting ASTM International’s plastic piping systems committee (F17) has approved a standard that will aid in the design of a new fabricated pipe fittings made from…

Silgan Dispensing Awarded EcoVadis’ Gold Sustainability Rating Silgan Dispensing, a global leader in the design and manufacture of highly engineered pumps and sprayers for the beauty, fragrance, personal care, home, and healthcare…