Now I carry a reminder that something can be done about this. (Photo: Angela Compagnone) In a recent blog, I imagined what an energy shot it would be for ocean plastics recycling if it were to become used in major automotive parts. What a pleasant surprise, then, to open an envelope containing my new American Express Corporate Green Card and read the following: “Your new Green Card is made from…
Solvay and Trillium Renewable Chemicals have signed a letter of intent to develop the supply chain for bio-based acrylonitrile (bio-ACN). ACN is widely used as a precursor for carbon-fiber synthesis. Trillium will supply Solvay with bio-ACN from its planned commercial asset, and Solvay will evaluate bio-ACN for carbon-fiber manufacturing as part of its long-term commitment to developing sustainable solutions from bio-based or recycled sources. The aim of this partnership is…
Federal safety inspectors said two employees died after a 2021 coronavirus outbreak at auto parts maker Sanoh America Inc. in Mount Vernon, Ohio.
A news release stated that the deal will “greatly expand PLP’s operational and technical capabilities in the region while supporting its overall global substation strategy.”
An international cabinet hardware company looking to bring business to the U.S. from overseas has bought custom injection molder Precision Plastics Inc. of Indiana.
Airplane wiring soon could be made of recycled plastic, and that would have a stunning impact on aircrafts’ carbon footprints. An article in The Conversation by Alvin Orbaek White, a Senior Lecturer in engineering at Swansea University in Wales, explains how replacing copper alloys with carbon wires made from recycled plastic can achieve a tenfold improvement in environmental impact. An average passenger plane contains 100 to 200 miles of wiring for…
Digital health technologies definitely energized this year’s CES. “The ideas and technologies you see around us this week are going to be life changing,” said CES Executive Vice President Karen Chupka (pictured above) as she kicked off the show during the CTA State of the Industry keynote. For instance, “wearable makers like Withings and Circular are helping to bring medical support and guidance closer to home, changing the face of…
Dow has invested in Mr. Green Africa, the first recycling company in Africa to be a Certified B Corporation. This investment marks the first of its kind from Dow on the continent and expects to enable approximately 90 kilotons (kt) of plastic waste to be recovered over four years and recycled into new packaging applications. With the support from Dow and other investors, Mr. Green Africa plans to expand its operations in Kenya where it…
Huntsman Corp. is battling with a major shareholder over the makeup of the firm’s board of directors.
Plastic container manufacturer Ring Container Technologies has developed a customizable PET solution for maintaining carbonation in beverages and energy drinks. Bottles with BarrierGuard Enhance technology are customizable into unique shapes, creating on-shelf brand differentiation for smaller size carbonated PET bottles. “Enhance is breakthrough bottle technology allowing beverage and energy drink manufacturers to re-imagine their carbonated drink space and brands,” says Tim Ferrel, VP of business development at Ring. “After a…