Press Releases

Loop Industries, Inc.  a clean technology company whose mission is to accelerate a circular plastics economy by manufacturing 100% recycled polyethylene terephthalate ("PET") plastic and polyester fiber, today announced that Daniel Solomita, Founder and CEO of Loop Industries will participate in a fireside chat with Water Tower Research on August 23rd, 2022 at 11am EDT. Register for the event at the following link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZkXTChLbR

Calabasas Capital, a boutique investment banking firm , announced that its client Global Supply, LLC has completed the successful acquisition and integration of the business assets of Innovative Plastics. Based in Campbell, California, in the heart of Silicon Valley, Global Supply is a manufacturer and distributor of specialty electronic fasteners, interconnects, hardware, thermally conductive materials, test and measurement equipment. Global Supply's President, Lance

Lately, headlines have raged essentially implying that keeping up with certain TV stars whose exaggerated body shapes are coveted by their millions of followers can kill you. As leaders in the arena of accessible plastic surgery, the board-certified team at GOALS Plastic Surgery (www.goalsplasticsurgery.com) feels it's time to set the record straight, to address the trend and the protocols that assure safe procedures while seeking a renewed commitment to openness and honesty in patient-ph

LG Chem , a leading global diversified chemical company, and ADM (NYSE: ADM), a global leader in nutrition and biosolutions, today held a signing ceremony launching two joint ventures for U.S. production of lactic acid and polylactic acid to meet growing demand for a wide variety of plant-based products, including bioplastics. Pending final investment decisions, the joint ventures have chosen Decatur, Illinois, U.S., as the location of their intended production facilities. The first

Spartech, a leading manufacturer of engineered thermoplastics and custom packaging solutions, announces the availability of Tufpak® high-temperature polypropylene films and bags that offer universal sterilizability features primarily for medical and biopharmaceutical applications. Designed for high-temperature aseptic packaging, the Tufpak® proprietary polypropylene blown film extrusion process produces superior physical plastic properties as compared to standard blown film

The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR), The Voice of Plastic Recycling®, issued a report that provides a data-driven update on the progress of plastic recycling in the United States showing that it is a viable, accessible and scalable solution for reducing plastic waste. The report compiles research and analysis from across the $236 billion recycling industry which includes over 9,000 community recycling programs across the country and more than 100 post-consumer recyclers.

Reusables.com, a leading zero-waste packaging platform, secured a $100,000 seed investment from Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC), an independent federal foundation that funds Canadian companies developing new climate technologies. This investment from SDTC will enable Reusables to scale its IoT-enabled technology platform and help more food business transition towards a circular economy for packaging. Reusables' tech-enabled platform for zero-waste packaging has

Newlight Technologies is honored to announce that Aircarbon foodware's straws have been awarded the Plastic-Free Product Seal by Oceanic Global's Blue Standard, verifying Aircarbon foodware as plastic-free. The Blue Standard is a first-of-its-kind, cross-industry standard that was developed by international nonprofit Oceanic Global and its expert advisory board to enable businesses and industries to take meaningful action for ocean health. To earn the Blue Standard's Pla

The monthly ICIS Petrochemical Index (IPEX) is recording a collapse in commodity petrochemical and polymer prices worldwide as economic and cost pressures for the sector mount. The leading indicator points to further price falls to come and significant margin pressure on some of the world's major chemical companies. China's stumbling economy – stricken by COVID-lockdowns – consequences of the war in Ukraine, and threatening recession have put intense pr

Global beer brand Corona announces the grand opening of Corona Island, a tropical sustainable destination for eco-tourism off the coast of Colombia. A first-of-its-kind island paradise, Corona Island is free of single-use plastic, encouraging guests to reconnect with the natural world through immersive hospitality experiences. As a beer made with natural ingredients that was born at the beach and the first global beverage brand with a net-zero plastic footprint*, Corona partnered wi

Earth Mama Organics, a brand with a mission to Do No Harm to people or the planet, is now Certified Plastic Neutral. The company has partnered with rePurpose Global to fund the recovery of as much nature-bound plastic waste as it uses across its packaging and distribution. This bold commitment by Earth Mama Organics is enabling the removal of over 88,000 lbs. of plastic waste otherwise landfilled, burned, or flushed into the oceans every year. Through its partnership with rePurpose

Carbios, a pioneer in the development of enzymatic solutions dedicated to the end-of-life of plastic and textile polymers, joined WhiteCycle, a project coordinated by Michelin, which was launched in July 2022. Its main goal is to develop a circular solution to convert complex1 waste containing textile made of plastic into products with high added value. Co-funded by Horizon Europe, the European Union’s research and innovation program, this unprecedented public/private European partnersh