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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... -
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... -
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... -
LyondellBasell Enhances Advanced Plastic Recycling Capacity with Installation of New Pyrolysis Reactors at German Plant
Plastics Recycling World Germany Overview LyondellBasell has announced the installation of advanced pyrolysis reactors at its existing facility in Germany, significantly enhancing its advanced plastic recycling capabilities. This strateg... -
Novatex Unveils State-of-the-Art 24,000-Tonne PET Recycling Plant in Pakistan, Dramatically Expanding Regional Circular Economy Capacity
Plastics Recycling World Pakistan Overview Novatex has commissioned a new, state-of-the-art PET recycling system in Pakistan, boasting an annual processing capacity of 24,000 tonnes. This landmark investment significantly upgrades the na... -
Toray Taps AI/MI to Accelerate CFRP Recycling, Boosting Matrix Resin Prediction Accuracy by 25%
Response Japan Overview Toray has unveiled a groundbreaking material design technology for Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) recycling. Leveraging Materials Informatics (MI) and machine learning, this innovation efficiently identifi... -
NUS Pioneers Upcycling of CFRP Waste into High-Performance Aerogels via Green Process
Jota Machinery Singapore Overview Researchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed a groundbreaking method to transform carbon fiber reinforced epoxy composite (CFRP) waste into functional lightweight aerogels, su... -
Covestro Partners with China’s Nongfu Spring and Ausell to Advance Mechanical Recycling of Polycarbonate Water Bottles, Expanding Recycled Content Use
Covestro Germany Overview As part of its circular economy commitment, Covestro is collaborating with Chinese beverage producer Nongfu Spring and recycler Ausell to promote the mechanical recycling of used polycarbonate water bottles. Thi... -
Mitsubishi Chemical Develops New Technologies to Meet Demand for Recycled Plastics in Automotive Sector
Chemical News Japan Overview Mitsubishi Chemical is bolstering its development and supply of recycled plastic materials for the automotive industry, responding to increasing sustainability demands. The company is advancing technologies t... -
ACS Publications Details Depolymerization Strategies for Efficient Chemical Recycling and Upcycling of Thermoplastic Polyesters
ACS Publications USA Overview A new paper in ACS Publications focuses on depolymerization strategies to enable efficient and convenient chemical recycling and upcycling of commercial thermoplastic polyesters. Three primary depolymerizati...
