Plastic bags better than their reputation
Independent LCA of grocery carrier bags materials: plastics prove to be the material with the overall lowest impact to environment.
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China's plastic trash ban is spur to recycle
China’s crackdown on imports of plastic trash should be a signal for rich nations to increase recycling and cut down on non-essential products such as plastic drinking straws, the head of the U.N Environment Programme said on Monday.
McDonald's to eliminate foam packaging
McDonald's to eliminate foam packaging from their global system by the end of 2018.
European Parliament supports use of biodegradable mulch films
The Plenary of the European Parliament voted in favour of supporting biodegradable mulch films in the revision of the EU Fertilizers Regulation.
Solvay partners with the World Alliance for Efficient Solutions
Solvay is joining the World Alliance for Efficient Solutions, created by Solar Impulse founder Bertrand Piccard, to promote efficient technologies, processes and systems that help improve the quality of life on earth.
Solar control glass on the BNL-BNP Paribas HQ in Rome
Guardian solar control glass gives architects freedom to play with colours and reflections on the BNL-BNP Paribas HQ in Rome
Lanxess expands range of membranes for reverse osmosis
Specialty chemicals company LANXESS is expanding its range of membrane elements for reverse osmosis (RO).
An interview with Ralf Pasker, EAE Managing Director
IV International ETICS (External Thermal Insulation Composite System) Conference was held in May in Ożarów Mazowiecki near Warsaw (Poland).
Borealis launches first ADCA-free material solution for data cables
Borealis launches the innovative grade HE4883, an ADCA-free material solution for physically foamed
DSM invests in optimizing environmental footprint
New investment in Emmen facility underpins company’s global sustainability strategy.
MEP's adopt EU legislation on lightweight plastic carrier bags
European Parliament adopted EU legislation on lightweight plastic carrier bags.
Arburg Energy Efficiency Award 2015
The winner for 2015 is ARaymond, one of the world's market leaders in clip fasteners for the automotive industry.
