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Braskem’s bio-circular PP repurposes used cooking oil for sustainable food industry
Braskem, a leading polyolefins producer in the Americas, has launched a new bio-circular polypropylene (PP) product, branded as WENEW. This innovative material is designed to promote circularity in the food industry by repurposing used cooking oil (UCO), reducing reliance on…
Air purifier company Blueair partners with Lanaco to develop natural wool-based filters
Blueair, a pioneer in the air wellness industry, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Lanaco, a New Zealand-based company that specializes in wool filter technology. The collaboration aims to develop a range of high-performance electrostatic wool and plant fiber-based filters,…
Schneider Electric partners with GR3N to revolutionize advanced plastic recycling
Schneider Electric, a pioneer in digital transformation, has partnered with GR3N, a pioneering Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) chemical recycler, to develop the first open automation system for advanced plastic recycling. This innovative collaboration aims to disrupt the status quo and create…
ProAmpac wins big at AmeriStar Awards with sustainable packaging innovations
ProAmpac, a leading provider of flexible packaging and material science, has been recognized for its innovative and sustainable packaging solutions at the 2024 AmeriStar Awards. The company received two awards in the Sustainable Packaging category, as well as contributed to…
IKEA, Kyocera, and OOCL pioneer biofuel adoption
In a recent collaboration, IKEA and Kyocera joined forces with Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) to reduce carbon emissions on a biofuel-powered voyage. The voyage utilized a 24% biofuel blend, featuring Used Cooking Oil Methyl Ester as a component in…
Bioplastics Innovation Hub to fast-track development of compostable packaging materials
The Bioplastics Innovation Hub, a joint initiative between CSIRO and Murdoch University, has launched an $8 million collaboration to develop novel, 100% compostable plastics. The project aims to revolutionize plastic packaging by creating biodegradable materials that can break down in…