Advances in chemical recycling of plastics

New findings include differentiating pyrolysis oils, and better sorting and treatment process to speed up the recycling process

New color design center opens near Mexico City

Avient announces its newest ColorWorks™ Design Center in Mexico City to help foster inspiration for the polymer industry through color and trend consultation.

SGS Green Marks now include ‘Product Carbon Footprint’ and ‘Carbon Footprint Reduced’ claim verification

Leading testing, inspection and certification company, SGS has launched two additions to its SGS Green Marks program: Product Carbon Footprint and Carbon Footprint Reduced.

OQ Chemicals formulates biomass-balanced light emollient ester for cosmetics

A suitable alternative to cyclic silicones, OxBalance NPG Diheptanoate is effective in sun care, color cosmetics, skin care, hair care, and antiperspirant applications

More men using facial skincare, choose higher-end products - Mintel

33% of Gen Z men who use facial skincare products at home have traded up to more premium products; half of US men under age 45 say clean ingredients are a key factor when purchasing skincare products.

Ingredion EMEA launches clean label citrus fibre ingredients

Minimally processed and cost-effective FIBERTEX® CF 500 & FIBERTEX® CF 100 offers texture and viscosity to provide consumers with new eating experiences, preferred on-pack claims and nutritional benefits

Study finds 50% of Hong Kong consumers think their favourite brands don't focus on sustainability

The collaborative study aims to fill the knowledge gap on the trends of sustainable consumption in Hong Kong and to help businesses understand the sustainable consumption behaviours and expectations of Hong Kong consumers, says Echo Asia and PIE Strategy.

Better infant and baby products at the heart of Thyseed and BASF partnership

Through their partnership Chinese brand Thyseed and BASF aim to contribute to the growth of the infant and children's products industry

Trinseo on track with sustainability goals, opens polymethyl methacrylate depolymerization facility

Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions decreased by 23%, resulting in a 51% reduction since 2017 base year, says Trinseo

PhaBuilder, Solenis to develop PHA-based paper packaging

Solenis and Beijing PhaBuilder Biotechnology Co., Ltd. will collaborate on further developing key PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoate) - based technology for the paper packaging market

Sustainable production technologies to be highlighted at agrifood expo

3rd Agri-Food Tech Expo Asia returns in November 2024 in Singapore to champion innovative, sustainable and secure food systems

New sales engineer for Nordson in China

Nordson appoints Rachel Xu as Sales Engineer for fluid coatings in China