09-08-2019 Business Plastics Technology Eastman makes big strides in chemical recycling of plastics US chemical company Eastman has developed two circular production processes. Eastman is building a facility, expected to be completed in…
28-01-2019 Plastics Textiles Chemical recycling breakthrough from Taiwan Taiwan textile supplier Far Eastern New Century has developed an ‘all-in-one’ chemical recycling solution for mixed polyester textiles. ‘During the…
15-11-2018 Plastics Chemical specialist makes light of bulky waste challenge A German chemical company is leading research into obtaining high-value recycled polyols from plastic waste such as mattresses and upholstery….
04-07-2018 Plastics Research Technology California pioneers chemical process for dirty plastics US start-up BioCellection has developed a chemical process to recycle contaminated plastic film. The material is shredded but doesn’t have…
20-06-2018 Business Plastics Chemical recycling of plastics may reach new heights ReNew ELP is constructing its first commercial-scale plastics recycling facility in Wilton, UK, based on its ‘breakthrough’ Catalytic Hydrothermal Reactor…
31-10-2017 Plastics Chemical-based technology has big impact on PET recycling Europe – DEMETO is the name given to a new European project focusing on the chemical recycling of coloured PET…
06-07-2017 Plastics NOVA Chemicals proves recyclable food-grade packaging isn’t impossible United States – NOVA Chemicals Corporation has developed an ‘easily recyclable’ oxygen-barrier film which means companies no longer need to…
02-06-2017 E-scrap Research Bacteria’s impressive biochemical abilities a ‘game-changer’ for electronics recycling Australia – Have you ever heard of nugget-producing bacteria? Chances are, they hold the key to more efficient processing of…
31-03-2017 Ferrous Metals Chemical analysis of input materials is ‘killing’ businesses Belgium – The recycling industry is confronted with an ever growing pile of paperwork ‘ on one hand detailing how…
22-06-2016 Plastics Dow Chemical claims plastics recycling breakthrough United States – Dow Chemical has found a solution for recycling certain types of multi-layer plastic pouch that would otherwise…
17-11-2014 Business Enerkem and AkzoNobel eye waste-to-chemicals facilities in Europe Europe – Waste-to-biofuels and chemicals producer Enerkem Inc. of Canada has signed an agreement with AkzoNobel, a leading global paints…
