Germany’s Delica AG has launched a new line of sustainable coffee capsules for its proprietary Delizio machines, using SABIC’s Trucircle‑certified renewable polymers. The capsules are made from second‑generation polypropylene (PP) resins derived from biobased tall oil – a waste by‑product of the pap

NatureWorks, the global leader in low‑carbon PLA biopolymers derived from renewable resources, has reached critical milestones in its strategy to expand manufacturing capacity worldwide. The company plans to open a fully integrated Ingeo® PLA production complex in Thailand by 2024, pending sharehold

Three months ago, Polykemi Group AB announced a $12 million investment to construct a new compounding facility in Gastonia, North Carolina. The company now confirms a second overseas site, a state‑of‑the‑art plant in central China, with both facilities slated to begin production in 2022. This strate

Arkema and Trinseo completed the transaction that will transfer Arkema’s PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate) business to Trinseo. The deal is a milestone in Arkema’s 2024 transformation plan, positioning the company as a pure‑specialty materials leader focused on adhesives, advanced materials and coating

Canada’s TerraVerdae Bioworks has announced the global launch of a new line of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) resins, now available for customer evaluation. The 13‑year‑old performance bioplastics leader has developed a comprehensive portfolio of PHA‑based polymers and operates dedicated product‑develop

Saudi Arabia’s Aramco and SABIC have announced a strategic realignment of their marketing and sales functions. Under the new plan, Aramco will transfer the responsibility for marketing and selling a portfolio of Aramco petrochemical and polymer products to SABIC, while SABIC will hand over the offta

Dr. Keith Hechtel, senior director of business development at Curbell Plastics, Inc., shares his expert view on the 10 most influential trends in performance plastics today. With over 30 years of industry experience and a background that spans geology, industrial technology, and business administrat

Avient Corp. expands its GLS Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) line with three new antimicrobial‑infused formulations, available in Versaflex and OnFlex grades. Certified against JIS Z2801 and ASTM G21‑15, each blend delivers ≥ 99.9 % inhibition of bacterial growth while resisting fungal and mold prolif

After 12 months of disruption, Conventus Polymers is easing back into traditional business practices. The New Jersey‑based distributor and formulator is renowned for its high‑performance plastic offerings, including a robust high‑temperature lineup featuring PEEK, PPA, PPS, PPSU, PES, and PSU. The c

Danimer Scientific, the manufacturer of Nodax polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) biodegradable bioplastics, has secured a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant to investigate pennycress oil as a renewable feedstock. Beginning in July, Danimer will collaborate with the University of Minnesota’s For

Los Angeles‑based sustainability firm Cove is poised to launch the world’s first fully biodegradable water bottle later this year. To bring that vision to life, the company has signed an exclusive partnership with RWDC Industries, headquartered in Athens, Ga., and Singapore. RWDC will supply its pro

In the wake of the global COVID‑19 pandemic, frontline caregivers and vulnerable patients faced hidden risks—especially from toilet‑plume aerosols and limited respirator options. Eastman’s proprietary amorphous copolyester, Tritan®, has become the material of choice for two breakthrough healthcare

Polykemi Group AB has announced a $12 million investment to construct its first U.S. compounding facility in Gastonia, North Carolina. The 50,000‑sq‑ft plant—expandable to 100,000 sq‑ft—will host two production lines and is slated to begin operations in the second quarter of 2022. This marks the big

Indorama Ventures PCL (IVL), headquartered in Thailand with a U.S. office in Asheboro, N.C., has expanded its Deja sustainability portfolio by introducing Deja Carbon‑Neutral PET. This new product is the world’s first PET pellet that has earned certification for a neutral carbon footprint, marking a

Dow and the U.K.’s Mura Technology have announced a partnership aimed at eliminating plastic waste from the environment by scaling Mura’s Hydro PRS (Hydrothermal Plastic Recycling Solution). This advanced process can recycle every type of plastic—including multi‑layer, flexible packaging—without lim

The Rethinking Materials summit – a virtual event hosted by the UK’s Rethink Events – will take place on May 19–20. Eight trailblazing startups will demonstrate cutting‑edge technologies designed to curb plastic pollution and waste, spanning raw‑material innovation to end‑of‑life recycling and circu

Netherlands‑based Total Corbion PLA – the 50‑50 joint venture between Total and Corbion – has moved its new PLA facility into the engineering stage, marking the first commercial‑scale lactic acid‑to‑PLA plant in Europe. The plant is slated to start up in 2024 and will cement Total Corbion PLA’s posi

The American Chemistry Council (ACC) announced that Arizona has become the 12th state to pass legislation that will enable wider use of advanced recycling technologies to curb plastic waste. Joshua Baca, ACC’s vice‑president of plastics, said, “The American Chemistry Council is pleased to see the ad

NatureWorks, the leading manufacturer of Ingeo® PLA bioplastic, has joined forces with IMA Coffee, a global pioneer in coffee handling, processing and packaging, to launch a multi‑year partnership aimed at accelerating the adoption of high‑performance, K‑Cup compatible compostable single‑serve coffe

Braskem has joined Cyclyx International, a Portsmouth‑based feedstock‑management consortium that aims to raise plastic recyclability from 10% to 90%. Braskem’s sustainability and circular economy director, Geoffrey Inch, will serve on Cyclyx’s Executive Advisory Board. The consortium was launched