Castor oil (bio origin) news

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  10 February 2026

  Arkema Reports Year 9 Results for Pragati Sustainable Castor Program

  Pragati certifies 10,000+ farmers, boosts yields by 32%, cuts water use by 30%, and empowers women in sustainable castor farming over 12,000 hectares.
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  13 January 2026

  Arkema Launches Rilsan® Clear Polyamide Unit in Singapore

  The new unit triples global production capacity, supporting demand for sustainable materials in key markets and enhancing local supply chains.
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  17 December 2025

  EIB Lends €40M to Technip Energies for R&D in Decarbonisation and Circular Economy

  The loan supports R&D in clean technologies, textile recycling, and skilled job creation in Europe, aligning with EIB's climate and innovation goals.
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  10 December 2025

  RWE's Muel Wind Farm Repowered with Zero Waste

  Three new turbines replace 27 old ones, boosting capacity and doubling household supply. 99.82% of materials recycled, earning ZeroWaste certification. Funded by EU's Recovery and Resilience Facility.
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  11 November 2025

  Indorama Ventures and Jiaren Chemical Recycling Form Joint Venture for Textile Circularity

  The joint venture aims to boost textile recycling capacity to 100,000 tonnes annually, enhancing supply chain resilience and supporting climate goals with significant investment.
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  14 October 2025

  PureCycle Gains EU REACH Certification for PureFive™ Resin Sales

  PureFive™ resin meets EU standards, enabling sales in Europe. Demand grows as PureCycle plans a facility in Belgium by 2028. Current production in Ohio supports diverse applications.

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  4 September 2025

  Arkema's North Kansas City Site Achieves ISCC PLUS Certification

  All Arkema's polyester powder resin sites are ISCC PLUS certified, supporting sustainable solutions in various markets.
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  21 August 2025

  Mitsui Chemicals and NS Solutions Partner to Optimize Supply Chains

  The partnership aims to enhance supply chain efficiency using advanced optimization technology, improving decision-making and reducing costs, with potential savings of billions of yen.
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  20 August 2025

  matterr and BESTSELLER Partner to Scale Polyester Recycling

  The partnership aims to scale polyester recycling, reduce fossil resource use, and cut emissions with a new plant in Germany processing 10,000 tonnes of waste annually by 2026.
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  25 July 2025

  Mitsubishi Chemical Exits Polyester Resin for Printer Toner Business

  Due to declining demand and rising costs, the polyester resin for printer toner business will cease production by March 2026 and sales by June 2026.
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  2 December 2024

  INEOS Enterprises to Sell INEOS Composites to KPS Capital Partners for €1.7bn

  The sale includes 17 sites, 3 tech centers, and 900 employees. Completion expected in H1 2025, pending approvals. KPS aims to enhance profitability and innovation.
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  1 January 2024

  Köksan Holding Invests in r-PET Resin Facility

  New facility to produce 110,000 tons of r-PET resin annually, aiming for 100% recycling. Half of output for export, reducing current account deficit by $100 million.
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  17 January 2023

  PureCycle to Build First European Recycling Plant in Belgium

  The new plant in Antwerp-Bruges' NextGen District will recycle 59,000 metric tons of polypropylene annually, with potential expansion. Construction starts post-permitting in 2024, creating 65-70 jobs.
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  30 January 2020

  Celanese to Acquire Elotex from Nouryon

  The acquisition includes global production facilities, product portfolio, and customer agreements. It aims to enhance Celanese's emulsions business and support growth in construction materials.