Regulation
How EU circularity policies influence China’s plastics industry
ICIS, a leading source of commodity intelligence, and CPCIF, China's foremost organization for the petroleum and chemical industry, have released a study analyzing how the European Union's new circularity regulations will influence global demand for recycled plastics, particularly affecting China's…
Avantium’s Releaf receives key approval in Japan’s PET industry
Avantium, a pioneer in renewable and circular polymer materials, has announced that its plant-based plastic PEF, releaf®, received official approval for recycling within Japan’s PET bottle stream. The approval was granted by the Council for PET Bottle Recycling (CPBR). This…
Biotalys receives EPA proposal to approve its first biofungicide
Biotalys announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed to approve its first biofungicide, EVOCA. The agency will now conduct a final review, with stakeholders like growers and industry groups given 15 days to provide feedback. The EPA…
Arkema achieves ISCC PLUS Certification for waterborne resins at Italian facility
Arkema, a global leader in specialty materials, has received ISCC PLUS certification for its waterborne acrylic resins produced in Boretto, Italy. This achievement aligns with Arkema’s broader Mass Balance roadmap, aimed at reducing the environmental impact of its products. The…
Mexico advances biofuel regulations and permits
The Mexican Ministry of Energy (Sener) is actively advancing its strategy to regulate and promote biofuel production nationwide. This aligns with President Claudia Sheinbaum’s vision for a sustainable energy future and a cleaner, more diversified energy mix. Between October 2024…
New LCA studies highlight sustainability of Braskem’s I’m green™ bio-polymers
Braskem, a global leader and pioneer in bio-polymer production, announced the release of updated Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) studies for its I’m green™ product line. The studies cover HDPE, EVA, and PE WAX, reaffirming Braskem’s dedication to transparency and environmental…