Borealis announced a 49 million euros strategic investment to scale up production of Borstar Nextension polypropylene at its manufacturing site in Burghausen, Germany. This will expand commercial production of next-generation single-site polypropylene (ssPP) grades that...

The global masterbatch manufacturer, Ampacet, has introduced Natura Jet, a groundbreaking black masterbatch that harnesses naturally derived pigment to grant unmatched jetness in injection-moulded parts. A sustainable alternative to traditional petroleum-based carbon black, Natura Jet delivers...

Anche Cefic, il consiglio europeo dell’industria chimica, ha espresso il proprio parere sul possibile Circular Economy Act (CEA) proposto dalla Commissione europea, su cui è stata condotta una consultazione pubblica e che dovrebbe essere varato il prossimo anno. A tale riguardo Cefic dichiara che...

Every product leaves a mark. Understanding it is the first step to reducing it. Sustainability is not just an objective: it is a method. These are the considerations underlying Franplast's decision to measure the product carbon footprint by analysing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions...

The European association of plastic manufacturers, PlasticsEurope, recently published a position paper outlining its considerations regarding the public consultation launched by the European Commission, which closed on 6 November, on the Circular Economy Act. This new legislative framework on the...

A new chapter for circular plastics in Europe begins today with the official opening of Områ, Norway’s new national facility for sorting all types of plastic packaging waste – including plastic that previously had no other option than to go to incineration. Jointly owned by Tomra (65%) and Plastretur (35%), the...

Europe’s plastics recycling industry is entering its sharpest decline – with turnover down 5.5% - putting at risk Europe’s circular economy, industrial resilience and thousands of local jobs. The latest annual report from Plastics Recyclers Europe, the association of European recyclers, which...

RadiciGroup has published its 21st Sustainability Report, covering the year 2024, confirming more than two decades of transparency and measurement in the economic, environmental, and social dimensions. From its first Social Report in 2004 to the current reporting aligned with the...

Novamont has obtained the certificate of conformity with EU Fertilizer Regulation 2019/1009 for its Mater-Bi mulch film, used in agriculture for weed control. The film is biodegradable in soil and, at the end of its life cycle, does not require separate disposal. According to the Regulation, the Mater-Bi film can be...

On 28 October the European Commission launched the Critical Chemicals Alliance (CCA). The alliance stems directly from the Chemicals Action Plan adopted in July 2025, which aims to boost the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of Europe's chemical industry...