Outlook 2023: Drive towards higher recycled plastics content

Major focus of the plastics industry in 2023 will be on sustainability, according to Irfaan Foster Market Development Director-Polymer Solutions, Compounding & Polyurethanes, at SI Group

IFF and UCAM research shows AB-Fortis® better tolerated than iron salt

New research from IFF and Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia demonstrates AB-Fortis® iron ingredient delivers better iron tolerability compared to common iron salt.

Kimberly-Clark launches Australian-first Diaper recycling trial

Kimberly-Clark, the maker of Huggies nappies, announces a new nappy recycling trial that could be Australia’s answer to the 1.5 billion disposable nappies that end up in landfill each year.

New EU packaging regulation & framework on bioplastics

TotalEnergies Corbion has been engaged in the discussion regarding the Policy Framework due to its direct impact on PLA.

Xaar opens new inkjet printing lab in China

Utilising its own printheads, ink recirculation system and fluids, Xaar will collaborate with leading local electronics companies to achieve synergy across the industry supply chain.

Silica for deep-matte wood coatings

Evonik expands SPHERILEX® family: new silica now available for deep-matte wood coatings

CJ Biomaterials expands R&D through new partnership

CJ Biomaterials partners with South Korean Industry-University Research Council to promote eco-friendly material and accelerate adoption of PHA technology

Covestro innovation venture wins Circular Economy Prize

European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) names solution from Niaga® award winner of the Circular Economy Prize.

TPE as material of choice for medical valves

KRAIBURG TPE THERMOLAST® H TPE for medical valve applications can be sterilised in an autoclave at 121°C or by EtO.

Starlinger installs recycling line for Turkish recycler

Starlinger post-consumer HDPE and PP recycling line for Turkish plastics recycler Tanrıkulu begins operations in mid September 2022

Rousselot receives US patent for gelatin technology

Darling Ingredients health brand Rousselot receives U.S. patent for gelatin technology that improves production of nutraceutical gummies

Toyo-Morton's approach to sustainability

Mr. Yuichi Kobayashi, President, and Representative Director of Toyo-Morton, Ltd shares with International Metalworking News for Asia how the company is maintaining growth backed by sustainable manufacturing process.