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Aptar Pharma launches bio-based nasal spray pump
Aptar Pharma has announced that its Freepod® nasal spray pump, used with Haleon’s Otrivin® nasal spray, now incorporates mass balance bio-based resins. This marks the first time Aptar's delivery system is made with sustainable materials and is available worldwide. The…
UPM starts wood-based chemical production at Leuna biorefinery
Global leader UPM has announced a significant achievement in its journey toward sustainable materials with the startup of commercial, wood-based chemical production at its Leuna biorefinery in Germany. This facility is the largest industrial-scale investment in biochemicals in Europe, marking…
Technip Energies acquires Ecovyst’s Advanced Materials division
Paris-based Technip Energies has announced the successful acquisition of Ecovyst Inc.’s Advanced Materials & Catalysts (AM&C) business. This strategic move broadens Technip’s capabilities in specialty catalysts and advanced materials, supporting its growth strategy in established markets. The acquisition aims to…
Allnex receives EU Product Safety Award for leading PFAS phase-out
Allnex has been awarded the EU Product Safety Award by the European Commission for its early, comprehensive phase-out of PFAS-containing additives. This initiative demonstrates a proactive commitment to sustainability, safety, and environmental protection. It exceeds current legal requirements and offers…
Bio-emollient OXISMOOTH® DS debuts in Brazil’s beauty market
Indovinya, the specialty chemicals division of Indorama Ventures, announced the launch of OXISMOOTH® DS in the Brazilian market. This multifunctional emollient is made entirely from plant-based, renewable sources, setting new benchmarks in personal care performance. It offers superior transparency, water…
Hawaiʻi to produce its first local SAF in 2026
Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines announced their joint investment in developing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in Hawaiʻi. The initiative involves Par Hawaii using locally grown agricultural feedstock to produce cleaner jet fuel, reducing aviation-related carbon emissions. This effort aims to…