Renewable raw materials for plastics production
Neste and Covestro are starting a strategic cooperation in Europe to promote the use of sustainable raw materials in plastics production.
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Reusable packaging makes online commerce more sustainable
The huge growth in online commerce has led to an increase in packaging volumes. A number of companies are turning to new reusable packaging concepts to minimize the resulting waste.
COVID - 19: Is the future more plastic?
Now, while we are fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, plastics use is increasing again. But, while the pandemic is just temporary, plastic pollution will be long lasting, says Dr Fengwei (David) Xie from WMG, University of Warwick.
A new beginning after the pandemic: a circular economy for plastics now
Utilize opportunities for economic reconstruction. More independence for Europe in raw materials procurement.
Molecor reinforces its commitment to the environment
Molecor reinforces its commitment to the environment by joining the Operation Clean Sweep (OCS) program
Reifenhäuser actively supports the Circular Plastics Alliance
Reifenhäuser becomes a member of the European Union Circular Plastics Alliance. On March 10, 2020, Ulrich Reifenhäuser signed a declaration that commits over 175 companies and associations to reuse 10 million metric tons of recycled plastics in new products by the year 2025.
Lanxess honored by CDP for climate protection
LANXESS among the top two percent of companies evaluated worldwide.
zeroplast free - injection molding process for the recyclable biomaterials
Wittmann Battenfeld and Zeroplast at the K 2019 with injection molding process for the natural material Zeroplast free.
Lanxess to become climate neutral by 2040
Lanxess has set itself an ambitious climate protection target. By 2040, the Group intends to become climate neutral and eliminate its greenhouse gas emissions from around 3.2 million metric tons of CO2e today.
Start-ups deliver fresh ideas for packaging innovations
Start-ups are all about new approaches and unconventional solutions. Through these ideas they can also help equip the packaging industry to meet current challenges.
Borealis becomes a Core Partner of the New Plastics Economy initiative
Borealis announces that it will become a Core Partner of the New Plastics Economy, an important global initiative led by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation.
KHS presents the first recyclable juice bottle made of 100% rPET
There is an increasing demand from consumers and the beverage industry alike for packaging which saves on resources. Companies who design a container nowadays must also take its entire life cycle into account.
