Compounding

No sustainability management program will be successful unless top management is committed to it. Top management will generally respond better to a well-reasoned financial argument but there is no conflict – it is entirely possible to be more sustainable and to improve profits at the same time. 

Companies that produce Fluoropolymers may try to switch to PFAS-free solutions or ask for an exemption, which could be temporary.

If energy use is not visible and measured then there will be no improvement. Every site needs an ‘Energy Policy’ – a statement of commitment on energy use.

Versarien plc, the UK-based developer of advanced engineering materials, has introduced a new range of graphene and related nanomaterial-based thermoplastic polymer compounds and masterbatches.

Facing pressure to eliminate PFAS chemicals from fluoropolymers, plastic additive makers such as Tosaf are launching alternative, PFAS-free processing aids.

Colorado State University researchers say they have developed a series of polymers that mimic the properties of polyolefins and are more easily recycled.

Plastics Europe, the polymer producers’ trade group, launched its Plastics Transition roadmap to establish a pathway to circularity and a net-zero future.

Polyamides producer Domo Chemicals celebrated earning an EcoVadis Gold sustainability rating by showcasing eco-minded partnerships with MCG and Martor.

Kia Corp. wants to go green in its future car interiors. This involves using a range of natural and recycled materials, from mushrooms to fishing nets.

Kraiburg TPE launched Thermolast DW––a new family of non-crosslinking thermoplastic elastomers for use in the drinking water and sanitary industry.

At Fakuma, Solvay will introduce high-performance resins, including two Ryton PPS grades and a PPA for battery applications, plus a new circularity brand.

The University of Houston has received a $4 million grant to expand its research into the recycling and upcycling of polyolefins into useful end products.