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ACC sees ‘palpable optimism' in Trump EPA deregulation plans

1 week ago | sustainableplastics.com | Steve Toloken

Washington — The American Chemistry Council has a "palpable sense of optimism" that President Donald Trump's administration will bring favorable regulations for chemical and plastics companies, the head of ACC said at a conference April 15. President and CEO Chris Jahn told the Global Chemicals Regulation Conference in Washington that ACC is hoping Trump's leadership can bring clarity they say is needed to regulations for chemical recycling of plastics, among other areas.
Health advocates push for action on chemicals, plastics

1 week ago | sustainableplastics.com | Steve Toloken

Washington—Public health advocates at a forum in Washington said they see "more than enough" evidence that chemicals used in plastics can harm human health, and they want stepped-up government action. However, facing President Donald Trump and a new administration that they see as hostile to environmental regulation, they are also searching for ways to broaden their case.
Demand for plastics growing, but recycling has stalled, report finds

1 week ago | sustainableplastics.com | Jim Johnson

New research out of China backs what many have already said: Global plastic recycling is stagnant in the face of rapidly growing production. Researchers at Tsinghua University in Beijing peg the global plastic recycling rate at 9 percent while there is what they describe as a significant shift in plastic waste disposal.
PRSE interview with Leandro Tomasi, Braskem

2 weeks ago | sustainableplastics.com | Beatriz Santos

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Econic, SATC sign strategic global license agreement

2 weeks ago | sustainableplastics.com | Karen Laird

Econic Technologies, a deep tech company specialising in renewable carbon solutions, has secured a global license agreement to utilise Saudi Aramco Technologies Company's (SATC) CO2 polymer technologies. This strategic move allows Econic to integrate this advanced technology into its current product lineup, enhancing its offerings in coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers (CASE) and other sectors. SATC was among the first to introduce CO2 polyols to the market with its Converge range.
EuPC calls on EU to rethink tariffs

2 weeks ago | sustainableplastics.com | Karen Laird

The European Plastics Converters (EuPC) is raising urgent concerns over the European Commission's plan to impose tariffs on U.S. plastic polymer imports, warning that such a move could jeopardize Europe's plastics converting industry and the 1.6 million jobs it sustains.
World Plastic Connection Summit kicks off in Brazil

2 weeks ago | sustainableplastics.com | Beatriz Santos

The fourth edition of the World Plastic Connection Summit is bringing together industry experts in plastic processing, design, and sustainability in São Paulo, Brazil. Taking place between April 8 and 10, the event is organised by Think Plastic Brazil and the Brazilian Plastic Institute (INP) in partnership with ApexBrasil (Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency).
BASF launches first commercial plant for Loopamid recycled nylon fibres in Shanghai

2 weeks ago | sustainableplastics.com | Frank Esposito

Materials giant BASF has opened its first commercial plant making Loopamid-brand recycled nylon fibres. Officials with BASF in Ludwigshafen, Germany, said in a news release that the plant in Shanghai has an annual production capacity of just over 1 million pounds. Loopamid is 100 percent based on textile waste. Officials said the new plant supports the growing demand for sustainable nylon 6 fibres in the textile industry.
DIP 2025 finalists revealed

2 weeks ago | sustainableplastics.com | Karen Laird

The finalists of this year’s Design Innovation in Plastics competition have been unveiled, showcasing a diverse array of product ideas aligned with the theme of Health and Wellbeing. As the global healthcare and wellbeing industry continues to expand, currently valued at over $1.5 trillion and projected to grow between 5 and 10 percent annually, there is a rising demand for innovative products that seamlessly fit into everyday life while enhancing physical and mental wellness.
PureCycle, Landbell collaborate on PP recycling

2 weeks ago | sustainableplastics.com | Karen Laird

PureCycle Technologies and Landbell Group have announced a strategic partnership to enhance the recycling of polypropylene (PP) plastics across Europe. PureCycle, known for its groundbreaking plastic recycling technologies, has teamed up with Landbell Group, a leader in closed-loop recycling solutions and operator of multiple producer responsibility organisations (PROs).