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SSUCHY Project Demonstrates Hemp and Wood-Based Bio-Composites Match or Exceed Fossil-Based Materials in Automotive & Aviation
Cordis EU Overview The SSUCHY project has demonstrated that bio-based composites, derived from hemp and wood, can achieve performance comparable to or better than fossil-fuel-based resins and glass/carbon fibers in demanding applications... -
Eastman Revolutionizes Plastic Recycling: Kingsport Molecular Recycling Facility Successfully Converts Hard-to-Recycle Waste into High-Quality Materials
Brown Advisory USA Overview Eastman is revolutionizing circular manufacturing with its molecular recycling technology, converting hard-to-recycle plastic waste into high-quality recycled materials. Their flagship molecular recycling faci... -
EU to Impose Strict PFAS Limits on Food Contact Packaging from August 12, 2026 — Harmonized Testing Methods Urgently Needed
Circular Systemic Solutions (CircSyst) EU Overview The EU's Waste Expert Group has confirmed strict PFAS limits for food contact packaging will apply from August 12, 2026, marking a critical step for consumer protection. Effective implem... -
Newly Identified Comamonas serinivorans ATH Strain Converts Volatile Fatty Acids from Organic Waste into PHA Bioplastic
Peer Community Journal Unknown Overview A newly identified Comamonas serinivorans ATH strain has been shown to produce polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) from sterile-filtered volatile fatty acids (VFAs) derived from dark fermentation. This res... -
Compost-Derived CCPUR1 Enzyme Simultaneously Degrades Polyurethane and Nylon, Advancing ‘Holy Grail’ of Difficult-to-Recycle Plastics
Earth.com Unknown Overview Researchers have discovered CCPUR1, a plastic-eating enzyme from compost capable of simultaneously degrading both polyurethane and nylon, marking a significant step towards a 'holy grail' solution for these har... -
US DOE Funds Protein Evolution’s $3M Enzyme Tech to Industrialize Polyester Garment Recycling
Textiles Resources USA Overview The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded Protein Evolution $3 million to advance its enzyme technology for recycling post-consumer polyester garments into new fabrics. This initiative aims to scale ... -
Researchers Develop Enzyme to Break Down Polyurethane Shoe Foam, Marking a Key Step Towards Recycling Challenging Thermoset Plastics
Earth.com United States Overview Researchers have developed an enzyme capable of degrading polyurethane shoe foam, one of the most challenging plastics to recycle. This enzyme achieved an initial breakdown of 1.4% of the foam into reusab... -
Covestro Inaugurates Pilot Plant in Leverkusen to Advance Chemical Recycling of High-Performance Vulkollan® Elastomers, Targeting 90% Mass Recovery and 66% Carbon Reduction
Covestro Germany Overview Covestro has launched a new pilot plant in Leverkusen, Germany, to advance the chemical recycling of its high-performance polyurethane elastomer, Vulkollan. This facility aims to scale an innovative recycling pr... -
US States Divided on PFAS Regulation: California Governor Rejects Bill Lacking Fluoropolymer Exemption Amid Debate on ‘Forever Chemicals’
American Council on Science and Health (ACSH) United States Overview A significant debate is unfolding across US states regarding the treatment of fluoropolymers within PFAS regulations; while some states prohibit intentional PFAS additi... -
EU and US Diverge on PFAS Regulation: EU Pursues Broad Restrictions, US Adopts Fragmented Approach Impacting Semiconductor Industry
IDTechEx UK Overview Regulatory approaches to PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are significantly diverging between the European Union (EU) and the United States, creating considerable implications for industries, particularly s...
