Sustainability and Environmental Initiatives news (page 11)

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  15 September 2025

  BASF's European Performance Materials Sites Achieve REDcert² Certification

  BASF's certified sites offer sustainable plastics via mass balance, reducing fossil feedstock with renewable and recycled materials.
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  15 September 2025

  Veolia to Implement Largest Industrial Water Project in Middle East for SATORP

  A consortium will build and operate a $500M industrial wastewater reuse plant in Jubail, enhancing resource recovery and supporting sustainable growth in the Middle East.
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  15 September 2025

  TotalEnergies Begins Final Projects of Iraq's GGIP

  Construction starts on Iraq's seawater supply and Ratawi oil field projects, enhancing energy independence, reducing emissions, and boosting electricity supply.
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  15 September 2025

  Evonik Introduces BoruCare® Capsin for Ruminants

  BoruCare® Capsin, a plant-based product, aids dairy cows with nutrient efficiency and heat stress, using a solvent-free process with chili peppers, debuting at SPACE 2025.
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  12 September 2025

  Sonae Arauco Launches First Industrial Fiberboard Recycling Line with ANDRITZ

  The new line uses ANDRITZ's Steam-Ex system for efficient fiberboard recycling, enhancing yield and sustainability in MDF/HDF panel production.
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  11 September 2025

  Aurubis Secures €200M EIB Loan for Recycling and Copper Expansion

  EIB funds will boost copper refining in Bulgaria and recycling in Hamburg, supporting EU's critical raw materials strategy and enhancing Europe's supply chain resilience.

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  11 September 2025

  Trinseo's ALTUGLAS™ R-Life Achieves ISO 14021 Validation

  ALTUGLAS™ R-Life uses 100% recycled MMA monomer, reducing virgin material use. Certified by DNV, it meets ISO 14021 standards for accurate environmental claims.
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  11 September 2025

  Toray's Recycled PBT Resin Used in Google Pixel 10

  The Pixel 10 uses recycled PBT resin for its mechanical properties and colorability. Toray offers various recycled resins to support sustainable resource management.
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  11 September 2025

  BASF, AkzoNobel, Arkema Collaborate to Reduce Carbon in Powder Coatings

  The partnership uses zero-carbon neopentyl glycol and bio-attributed materials to cut the carbon footprint of architectural powder coatings by up to 40%.
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  11 September 2025

  Borealis Unveils New Polypropylene for Battery Pouch Cells

  A new polypropylene concept enhances battery pouch cell efficiency, safety, and durability, supporting local material sourcing and aligning with EU battery initiatives.
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  11 September 2025

  EIB Group to Support Energy Efficiency for 350,000 European SMEs with €17.5 Billion Initiative

  The initiative aims to double energy efficiency support for SMEs, mobilize €65 billion by 2027, and simplify access through a "one-stop-shop" and partnerships with private sectors.
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  11 September 2025

  Mitsui Chemicals in All GPIF ESG Indices for Ninth Year

  Selected for all GPIF ESG indices since 2017, the company is recognized for its commitment to sustainability, offering products that enhance environmental and social value.
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  11 September 2025

  Mitsubishi Chemical and Honda Develop Recycled Acrylic Resin for N-ONE e: Door Visors

  Recycled acrylic resin is used for N-ONE e: door visors, reducing CO2 emissions and promoting resource recycling through improved recycling techniques.
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  10 September 2025

  EnviTec Biogas Launches First Biogas Upgrading Project in Belgium

  A biogas plant in Belgium will produce 735 Nm³/h of biomethane and 24 tons of bio-LCO2 daily by 2026, enhancing green energy and CO2 circular economy.
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  10 September 2025

  ANDRITZ to Build Sewage Sludge Incineration Plant for RBB in Germany

  The plant will enhance sewage sludge treatment, recover phosphorus, and boost energy efficiency, serving over 70 municipalities in line with German regulations. Completion is set for November 2028.
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  10 September 2025

  USA BioEnergy adopts JM and Honeywell tech for Texas SAF plant

  The Texas facility will produce 65M gallons of SAF annually by 2030, using forest thinnings and advanced control systems for optimal performance and safety.
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  10 September 2025

  Mevaldi Secures Funding to Scale Green Chemistry Technology

  Funding will help scale bio-based 3MPD production, advancing sustainable polymers and polyurethanes, supporting EU's circular economy goals.
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  10 September 2025

  Evonik Advances Automated Life Cycle Assessments

  Evonik's TÜV-certified software automates LCAs, speeding up assessments and enhancing sustainability efforts across products, with full implementation by 2027.
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  10 September 2025

  Greenergy and Belledune Port Authority Sign Lease Agreement

  The lease of a tank facility boosts regional growth, enhances fuel supply, and supports green initiatives, with CN aiding distribution via rail.
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  10 September 2025

  Momentive Releases 2024 Sustainability Report

  The report highlights progress in decarbonization, renewable energy, and sustainable product innovation, aligned with UNSDGs and CSRD compliance.
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  10 September 2025

  Mitsui Chemicals, Idemitsu, and Sumitomo Chemical Plan Polyolefin Business Integration

  The integration aims to boost domestic polyolefin competitiveness, optimize production, and achieve cost savings, pending regulatory approvals.
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  9 September 2025

  Brenntag and Sudarshan Expand Pigment Supply to Australia

  The agreement extends a long-term partnership, providing access to sustainable anticorrosive pigments for paints, coatings, and plastics in Australia's demanding climate.
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  9 September 2025

  UPM and EvoPak Develop Recyclable Paper Wrapper for Walkers Chocolates

  Walkers Chocolates shifts to recyclable paper packaging, maintaining quality and efficiency, supporting sustainability and circular economy goals.
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  9 September 2025

  Toolbox for Early Decarbonisation in ETS2 Sectors Released

  The EU study offers 21 case studies to aid early decarbonisation in ETS2 sectors, focusing on cost-effective, scalable measures benefiting low- and middle-income households.
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  9 September 2025

  Siemens Advances EPD Automation and Transparency

  Siemens' tool, approved by EPD-Global, automates EPD verification, enhancing transparency and aiming for full coverage by 2030.
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  9 September 2025

  Toray and T2 Start Autonomous Truck Trial for Petrochemical Transport

  Testing autonomous trucks on a 440-km route in Japan to address driver shortages and use carbon-neutral fuels, aiming for Level 4 operations by 2027.
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  9 September 2025

  BENEO's Faba Bean Protein: A Cost-Effective Alternative to Animal Blood Plasma in Wet Pet Food

  Faba bean protein offers a sustainable, cost-effective alternative to animal blood plasma in wet pet food, with better binding properties and no texture changes.
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  9 September 2025

  BASF Showcases Cosmetic Science Innovations at IFSCC Congress

  BASF presents research on anti-aging, microbiome-friendly skincare, taurine benefits, bio-based polysaccharides, and a new retinol delivery system at IFSCC Congress.
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  9 September 2025

  Iberdrola and Selex Group Sign 1,250 GWh Renewable Energy Agreement in Italy

  The agreement provides 125 GWh/year of photovoltaic energy, reducing CO₂ emissions by 37,000 tons annually, and supports Selex's decarbonization and energy cost stabilization goals.
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  9 September 2025

  Continental Adopts LANXESS's Sustainable Rubber Additive

  Vulkanox HS Scopeblue reduces CO2 footprint by over 30% using bio-circular materials and renewable energy, enhancing rubber durability without altering production processes.