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May 05 2021

Second life for plastics as biodegradable surfactants

Scientists at the Institute for Cooperative Upcycling of Plastics (iCOUP), an Energy Frontier Research Center led by Ames Laboratory, have discovered a chemical process that provides biodegradable, valuable chemicals, which are used as surfactants and detergents in a range of applications, from discarded plastics. The process has the potential to...

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May 03 2021

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Oxiteno reports performance results and sustainability report

Sonja Schulte

Oxiteno has just published its 2020 Sustainability Report. The fully digital publication highlights the company’s core environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices. Despite the challenging scenario caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the company ended 2020 with net revenue of R$ 5.22 billion, its best performance in five years, and 22%...

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Apr 29 2021

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Renewable polypropylene for new Nivea packaging

Sonja Schulte

Sabic announced that Beiersdorf will innovate the packaging of its ‘Nivea Naturally Good’ range of face creams using the certified renewable polymers. The bio-based polypropylene (PP) resin, part of the "Trucircle" portfolio, will be used for producing the jars of "Nivea Naturally Good" day and night face creams....

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Mar 18 2021

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Symrise joins AIM-Progress initiative

Sonja Schulte

Symrise has joined the international initiative AIM-Progress. The Association des Industries de Marque (AIM, the European Brands Association) unites leading consumer goods manufacturers and their suppliers committed to sustainability and respect for human rights throughout the supply chain....

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Mar 03 2021

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Scott Bader launch bio-based personal care additives

Sonja Schulte

Scott Bader Co Ltd recently has launched "Texique"; a new range of bio-based additives for personal care formulations. The new products, "HE10" and "HE20", are innovative high performing thickeners and emulsifiers for the personal care market, manufactured from at least 60% naturally derived ingredients, none of which are animal-based....

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Feb 17 2021

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Symrise receives award for effective climate protection in the supply chain

Sonja Schulte

Symrise consistently reduces greenhouse gas emissions throughout the supply chain and belongs to the leading companies worldwide. After the company had already achieved a best-in-class triple A rating within the three categories of the renowned nonprofit organization CDP (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project) water, forest and climate, the Supplier Engagement Rating...

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Second life for plastics as biodegradable surfactants

Oxiteno reports performance results and sustainability report

Renewable polypropylene for new Nivea packaging

Symrise joins AIM-Progress initiative

Scott Bader launch bio-based personal care additives

Symrise receives award for effective climate protection in the supply chain

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