8A ten-year collaboration between a university, a research institute, and a plastics company has led to the development of new sustainable styrenics products

8The company's 2023 sustainability report highlights its efforts to combat climate change, promote circularity, and develop sustainable materials

8A monthly summary of the Department of Fertilizers for the month of October 2023 has been circulated

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8European petrochemical producers are facing challenges from cheaper imports from the US, the Middle East, and Asia, and some are considering plant closures and mothballing

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8A PE/PP recycling company and a chemicals manufacturer have signed a MoU to establish a strategic partnership that combines their expertise to produce recycled PP resin and promote a Circular Economy in Indonesia

8The EU has agreed to new rules to prevent the export of plastic waste to non-OECD countries and to ensure that waste is recycled in a sustainable manner

8The supply of pine oleoresin in Brazil is expected to decline in 2024 due to lower prices and higher tapping costs

8China's polyethylene imports have rebounded, with the largest increase being linear low-density polyethylene

8A chemical tanker was seized by pirates but was later taken back by maritime and defence officials

8A major fuel refinery in Scotland is shutting down and converting into an import terminal

8Two companies have merged their acrylic products and functional forms businesses to create a new company that will offer a wider range of products to a larger market

8A publicly traded company has declared a quarterly dividend to holders of common shares

8A German speciality chemicals company lowered its profit target for 2023 due to weak demand and is selling its polyurethane systems business unit

8To create new plastic materials with net zero greenhouse gas emissions from post-consumer plastic trash, a chemical company is building an industrial-scale catalytic advanced recycling plant

8A Japanese petrochemical company will permanently shut down its PET production facility due to increased competition from cheaper imports and growing demand for renewable PET bottles

8The market for zinc carbonate is predicted to develop at a 3.8% CAGR due to its application in medicines, cosmetics, and feed additives

8A polymer company has acquired an American TPE compounder to expand its presence in the growing American TPE market

8Researchers have developed a new technology that can increase the flexibility and efficiency of thermoelectric generators by using mechanical metamaterials

8In order to improve manufacturing processes and create innovative materials, a tire company is investing in new initiatives, hiring additional individuals, and growing its digital solutions centre

8A global leader in styrenics with its joint venture partner has opened a new ABS facility to expand its production capacity and better serve the growing domestic market

8The company was awarded for its strong commitment to intellectual property generation and protection, with 204 patent applications filed cumulatively

8The new cling film is a high-performance alternative to traditional PVC cling films that is recyclable, has a lower density, and provides better product protection and on-shelf appeal

8A packaging company has achieved up to 87% carbon reduction in the production of recycled plastics compared to virgin materials