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Arkema to Increase Production of Bio-Circular Elastomers

An investment at the company’s Serquigny site in France will increase production of the bio-circular Pebax Rnew and traditional Pebax ranges.

January 24, 2022

Arkema will increase its global manufacturing capacity for Pebax elastomers by approximately 25% through an investment at its Serquigny plant in France.

FINAT Reports on Supply Chain Continuity and Sustainability

A FINAT study reports that supply chain issues and sustainable label and packaging solutions are the top concerns regarding label procurement trends with brand owner professionals.

January 20, 2022

FINAT, the European association for the self-adhesive label industry, has released the 16^th edition of its “FINAT RADAR” half-yearly market trends report.

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European Bio-Economy Experiencing Growth

The bio-economy in Europe is robust, as sales in bio-based industries are on the rise.

January 19, 2022

The bio-based industries continue their ascent in the European bio-economy, marking a total contribution of €780 billion (approximately $874.9 billion). This figure is an increase of 4% compared to 2017 and more than 20% compared to 2008.

Partners in Pragati Sustainable Castor Project Share Results

The Pragati project was launched in May 2016, driven by a baseline survey of more than 1,000 castor farmers in Gujarat, India.

January 17, 2022

The founding members of the Pragati project for sustainable castor crops recently finalized and published the final audited and certified results of the fifth year of the program.

Dow Named One of America’s Most JUST Companies

Dow ranked in the number-one position in the Workers and Stakeholders & Governance categories vs. industry peers.

January 14, 2022

Dow has been named to the JUST 100 list for the third year, earning the top spot in the Chemicals sector overall.

Greek Adhesives and Sealants Producers Form Industry Association

The association’s inaugural meeting focused on the legal formalities of the founding and the election of the first Administrative Committee.

January 13, 2022

FEICA, the Association of the European Adhesive & Sealant Industry, and the Hellenic Association of Chemical Industries (HACI) are collaborating to provide support for a nascent organization.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Readers Most Interested in Certification of Kraton’s Renewable Polymers

News from Kraton regarding a sustainability-related certification drew the most reader interest last week.

Susan Sutton

January 10, 2022

What steps is your company taking to address sustainability? Please contact me at suttons@bnpmedia.com or (248) 786-1704 to share your story.

EVONIK: Defoamer Concentrates

These oil-based defoamer concentrates reportedly exhibit the same defoaming power as siloxane-based products.

January 7, 2022

Safe to use and sustainable, TEGO Foamex 8820 and 8850 defoamer concentrates reportedly provide a bio-renewable content of more than 55%.

Renewable Carbon Initiative Outlines Support for Alternative Carbon Sources

Founded in 2020, the Renewable Carbon Initiative aims to support and speed up the transition from fossil carbon to renewable carbon for all organic chemicals and materials.

January 6, 2022

More than 30 leading pioneers of the chemical and material sector are welcoming the latest political papers from Brussels, Berlin, and Düsseldorf, Germany, according to recent news from the Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI).

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RadTech Announces New and Re-elected Board Members

The RadTech board expressed thanks to Todd Fayne of PepsiCo, who has rotated off the board after reaching term limits.

January 6, 2022

RadTech, the nonprofit for ultraviolet and electron beam technologies, recently announced the election of David Walker, president, CTO and co-founder of Azul 3D Inc., as a new RadTech board member.