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  23 September 2025

  NEXTCHEM Expands with New Abu Dhabi Office

  The new office supports regional decarbonization efforts, leveraging advanced technologies in sustainable fertilizers, low-carbon energy, and circular solutions.
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  23 September 2025

  Fullstride Ventures: Converting CO₂ Waste into Sustainable Foam for Fashion

  Captured CO₂ is transformed into eNaphtha, creating sustainable foam for bras, reducing carbon footprint and advancing circularity in apparel.
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  23 September 2025

  Versalis Strategy Meeting on Chemical Sector Transformation

  The event discussed challenges and opportunities in chemical transformation, focusing on circularity, biochemistry, and innovation, with €2 billion investments in renewable and specialised products.
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  23 September 2025

  Evonik Achieves EcoVadis Gold for Sustainability

  Ranked in the top 5% by EcoVadis, Evonik excels in sustainability, focusing on transparency, stakeholder collaboration, and sustainable supply chain management.
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  23 September 2025

  Avantium, LVMH, Tereos Partner to Scale Releaf® in Europe

  The alliance aims to industrialize PEF production in Europe, leveraging plant-based feedstocks and proprietary technology to replace fossil-based plastics.
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  22 September 2025

  ExxonMobil halts chemical recycling projects in Rotterdam and Antwerp

  Projects halted due to EU policy disputes on recycled content calculation, impacting economic viability and investment in circular economy technologies.

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  22 September 2025

  Lummus and Synthomer Partner to License Acrylic Acid Esters Technology

  The partnership will expand technology offerings, leveraging expertise to meet global demand for acrylic acid esters, using both fossil and bio-based feedstocks.
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  22 September 2025

  BASF Achieves 30% CO2e Reduction in Rice Without Yield Loss

  BASF's trials with IRRI show climate-smart rice methods cut emissions and water use, maintaining yields. AgBalance® model aids farmers in tracking emissions and accessing carbon markets.
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  22 September 2025

  Nemera Selects Bormed™ PP for Scalable Pen Injector in Chronic Care

  Nemera's new pen injector uses Bormed™ PP for safety, sustainability, and high-volume production, reducing carbon footprint by 20% and enhancing usability with color-coded features.
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  18 September 2025

  MOL Group Converts Plastic Waste to High-Value Products at Tiszaújváros Site

  MOL's pilot test converts plastic waste into polyethylene and polypropylene, advancing its circular economy strategy with ISCC PLUS certification.
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  18 September 2025

  Indorama Ventures and BMA Complete Year 3 of Plastic Waste Management Project

  The project engaged 31,200 participants in waste separation and PET recycling, with activities in education, training, awards, and collection, promoting a circular economy in Bangkok schools.
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  17 September 2025

  Huntsman Unveils Safer, Sustainable ARALDITE® Epoxy Adhesives

  New ARALDITE® adhesives are BPA and CMR-free, feature PCR plastic cartridges, and maintain performance standards. Available in Europe, with more products coming by 2025.
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  17 September 2025

  Toly and Eastman Launch Sustainable Luxury Packaging Gemini

  Gemini compact uses Eastman's Cristal One Renew IM812, offering recycled content and luxury design, aligning with sustainability goals in beauty packaging.
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  17 September 2025

  Arkema and Catalyxx Partner for Low-Carbon Acrylics Transition

  Developing bio-based acrylic resins using bio-alcohols to reduce carbon footprint for coatings, adhesives, and sustainable infrastructure.
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  17 September 2025

  UPM Adhesive Materials Earns RecyClass Recognition for HDPE and PET Label Recycling

  RecyClass approves RW85C adhesive for HDPE and PET recycling, enhancing recyclability and supporting circular economy goals.
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  17 September 2025

  Borealis and Partners' Circular Cup Initiative at K 2025

  Reusable cups at K 2025 reduce waste through chemical recycling and advanced molding, offering insights for future events.
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  17 September 2025

  Kemira's Helsingborg Plant Approved for Activated Carbon Reactivation

  The new plant will reactivate spent activated carbon for water treatment, targeting micropollutants like PFAS. Operational by late 2027, it aligns with tightening regulations in Europe.
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  17 September 2025

  Clariant's Lucas Meyer Cosmetics Sets 2030 Sustainability Goals

  Celebrating 25 years of Beraca, Clariant commits to non-GMO soy derivatives, zero deforestation, and enhanced supply chain transparency in cosmetics.
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  16 September 2025

  Eastman Recognized in 3BL's 100 Best Corporate Citizens 2025

  Ranked 36th, Eastman excels in sustainability, transparency, and performance, especially in materials. 3BL's ranking uses public data, focusing on climate, governance, and human rights.
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  16 September 2025

  Keynote by President von der Leyen at 'One Year After the Draghi Report' Conference

  Von der Leyen highlights Europe's progress in innovation, AI, energy independence, and clean tech, emphasizing the need for continued investment and reducing dependencies.
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  16 September 2025

  EIB Supports Sodiaal with €70 Million Loan

  The EIB loan will fund Sodiaal's R&D, enhance competitiveness, and promote sustainability in the dairy sector, backed by the InvestEU programme.
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  16 September 2025

  Stora Enso Wins 2025 Red Dot Design Award for Ski Championship Medal Boxes

  The medal boxes are sustainable, functional, and accessible, featuring braille. They align with the event's values of sustainability and inclusivity.
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  16 September 2025

  BASF at SIMAC 2025: Future Footwear PU Solutions

  Showcasing sustainable PU materials and recycling methods for footwear, focusing on circularity, lightweight performance, and automated manufacturing advancements.
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  16 September 2025

  Elkem Advances Silicone Rubber Recycling Innovation

  Elkem validates a new mechanical recycling process for HCR, enabling over 50% reintegration, reducing waste and carbon footprint, and supporting circular economy goals.
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  15 September 2025

  UPM Adhesive Materials Unveils Label Solutions at Labelexpo Europe 2025

  Showcasing new logistics and consumer durables label solutions, UPM focuses on sustainability, carbon reduction, and recyclability at Labelexpo Europe 2025.
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  15 September 2025

  Coolbrook Breakthrough: Pyrolysis Oil from Plastic Waste Cracked at Large-Scale Pilot

  RotoDynamic Reactor technology cracks 100% plastic-waste pyrolysis oil, enhancing sustainable olefin production and supporting circularity in petrochemicals.
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  15 September 2025

  Gunvor Partners with New Energy for Industrial Tire Recycling

  The collaboration will supply pyrolysis oil from waste tires for refineries, reducing carbon emissions and supporting circular economy goals.
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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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  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.