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May 13, 2021
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Novamont expands its value chain position with acquisition of BioBag
News Commentary | January 20, 2021
BioBag is an e‑commerce platform for bio‑based packaging, with a network of different production partners. Novamont and BioBag have been partners for two decades, and now, Novamont has acquired BioBag for an estimated €30 million ($36.3 million). This merger will allow Novamont to expand from just a... Not part of subscription
Agilyx partners with Kumho Petrochemical to explore using recycled styrene in tires, its latest in a string of polystyrene recycling news
News Commentary | September 17, 2021
The environmental impact of using recycled styrene monomers in tires is small; tires are usually less than 50% styrene‑butadiene rubber (SBR), and only a fraction of it is styrene. Furthermore, most used tires end up in the landfill anyway. Instead, clients should view the partnership in the context... Not part of subscription
Is supply pact with Total Corbion PLA a step into the light for Danimer Scientific?
News Commentary | November 19, 2021
Both Danimer Scientific and Total Corbion PLA have long sought to replace incumbent plastics with bioplastic alternatives, including blends. While inking a long‑term supply agreement suggests that Danimer's blends may have gained some market traction, it's hard to tell given that the company has ... Not part of subscription
by Anthony Schiavo
This move helps SCG access markets for its ambition of selling 200,000 tons of recycled or bio-based materials by 2025. The recycler already has a capacity of 36,000 tons per year, nearly 20% of SCG's goal. Moreover, it's a sign that chemical companies will need to directly integrate mechanical recycling into their business if they want to grow.
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