Polystyrene insulation and climate change
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Braskem at K 2010: project for green propylene industrial unit
Braskem, the largest thermoplastic resin producer in the Americas and a company committed to bringing to market products and solutions with high technical performance that are aligned with the principles of the low-carbon economy, announces the conclusion of the conceptual phase of the project to build a green propylene plant.
Bayer MaterialScience has developed a unique concept for a “green shoe”
In microcellular polyurethane elastomer systems for outer soles and midsoles alone, renewable raw materials reaches 70%.
Plastic waste of all shapes, sizes and resin types will be burned to recover energy
Dow is set to run a one-day pilot test to determine if plastic waste can be used as fuel in its operations. The trial will take place before the end of the month at Dow’s headquarters in Midland, Mich.
Plastic Hand-Crank Coffee Mill Grinds On-the-Go
Remember the old-fashioned wooden coffee grinders? How about a modern one made of plastic
Michelin oils the wheel by adding sunflower oil to tyre
Engineers at Michelin North America have incorporated kitchen-grade sunflower oil in the firm’s new luxury touring tyre, the Primacy MXM4.
BPF calls for a ‘level playing field’ for plastics
Elected for a second year of office, the British Plastics Federation’s (BPF) president, Paul Jukes, called for a “level playing field” for the plastics industry when speaking at the BPF’s 75th AGM.
Elastic Water could replace plastics
Japanese Scientists invented “elastic water”, paving the way for ecologically clean plastic materials
SABIC Innovative - Kicks Electric and Hybrid Vehicles into High Gear
At Chinaplas 2010, SABIC Innovative Plastics announced a new portfolio of advanced Noryl* and Valox* automotive resins designed to help customers create alternative power train solutions by displacing weight and increasing performance for hybrid, plug-in hybrid (PHEV), and battery electric vehicles (BEV).
Norner will lead major research project on polymers based on CO2
Norner Innovation will lead a four years research project with a frame of about 25 million NOK to continue the development of novel plastic materials based on CO2 as a raw material including the process and production technologies. Large companies like Yara and Superfos will join in this industrial R&D project. The project will be supported by the Norwegian Research Council.
An end to plastic bottle pollution
An end to plastic bottle pollution may be in sight. ENSO Bottles, of Phoenix, Arizona is introducing a biodegradable PET plastic bottle that will change the way we think about plastic.
BASF presents sustainable construction concepts
As a leading global partner to the construction industry, BASF is exhibiting at the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates from January 19 to 21, 2009.
