Press Releases

Danimer Scientific, Inc. and Total Corbion PLA, both leading bioplastics companies focused on the development and production of biodegradable materials, today announced that they have entered into a long-term collaborative arrangement for the supply of Luminy® PLA, a biobased polymer used to manufacture compostable products. As Danimer continues to scale up the commercial production of Nodax®, its signature polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), this agreement enhances Danimer’s abili

PureCycle Technologies, Inc.  is now the official plastic recycling partner of the Cleveland Browns. The two are teaming up to enhance plastic waste management solutions at the stadium on gameday and advance the sustainability loop at its games. The Cleveland Browns are the first sports team to partner with PureCycle and its PureZero TM   waste program as they continue to identify ways to improve plastic-recycling efforts on gamedays and throughout the year. PureCycle'

Danimer Scientific, Inc.  and Total Corbion PLA, both leading bioplastics companies focused on the development and production of biodegradable materials, today announced that they have entered into a long-term collaborative arrangement for the supply of Luminy® PLA, a biobased polymer used to manufacture compostable products. As Danimer continues to scale up the commercial production of Nodax®, its signature polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), this agreement enhances Danimer’s abil

Orion Engineered Carbons, a leading global supplier of specialty and high-performance carbon black, announced today that next year the company will invest to convert a reactor line at its plant in Ivanhoe, La., from manufacturing soft carbon black to producing hard carbon black, commonly used in tire treads. “With the continued onshoring of tire production to the U.S., the carbon black supply-demand balance is getting tighter, particularly for hard carbon black,” CEO Cor

Origin Materials, Inc., the world’s leading carbon negative materials company with a mission to enable the world’s transition to sustainable materials, and Kolon Industries, Inc. (“Kolon,” “Kolon Industries”), a global leader in chemicals and materials, today announced a strategic partnership to industrialize novel polymers and drop-in solutions for select applications, with an initial focus on automotive applications. This strategic partnership a

LyondellBasell, one of the largest plastics, chemicals and refining companies in the world, today announced Bob Patel, chief executive officer, will participate in a virtual fireside chat at the Morgan Stanley Global Chemicals, Agriculture and Packaging Conference on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. ET.   Webcast and Presentation Slides Access A live webcast can be accessed at the time of the event at https://www.LyondellBasell.com/en/investors/investor-events/.

Honeywell announced the commercialization of a revolutionary process that expands the types of plastics that can be recycled and can produce feedstock used to make recycled plastics with a lower carbon footprint. The new technology can reduce the need for fossil fuels in the creation of virgin plastics while enabling hundreds of cycles of recycling, with the goal of enabling a circular economy for plastics. Honeywell's UpCycle Process Technology utilizes industry-leading molecul

ReNew ELP, a UK-based advanced recycling company, has selected Emerson (NYSE:EMR) as its digital automation partner for its new plastics recycling plant in Teesside, North East England. Emerson’s advanced automation technology and software will help achieve safe, efficient operation of an innovative hydrothermal process to convert end-of-life plastics back into their original feedstock to produce new plastic products, reducing waste and pollution. Currently, many post-consumer

Orion Engineered Carbons, a leading global supplier of specialty and high-performance carbon black, announced today it will raise prices for all specialty carbon black customers. The increase, which will be communicated individually, will vary depending on the product, manufacturing process and location. “Sharply rising raw material, energy and supply chain costs have made the price adjustment necessary. It will enable us to continue to deliver reliable and sustainab

Plastic Energy Ltd., Freepoint Eco-Systems LLC and TotalEnergies have announced a strategic partnership in the U.S. Under this agreement, Plastic Energy and Freepoint Eco-Systems plan to build an advanced recycling plant in Texas, which will transform end-of-life plastic waste into a recycled feedstock called TACOIL using Plastic Energy’s patented technology. TotalEnergies will convert this raw material into virgin-quality polymers, which can be used for food-grade packaging.

Orion Engineered Carbons, a leading global supplier of specialty and high-performance carbon black, announced today that Lorin Crenshaw has decided to leave his position as chief financial officer to accept a leadership role at another public company. He will remain with Orion as an adviser until November 21, 2021. "We appreciate the contributions Lorin made to the company during his tenure,” CEO Corning Painter said. “He has provided strong strategic financial lead

Bazan Group's wholly-owned subsidiary, Carmel Olefins (CAOL), Israel's sole manufacturer of petrochemicals for raw materials in the plastics industry, together with UBQ Materials, developer of the leading climate-positive thermoplastic material on the market, announced today an agreement to incorporate the patented bio-based material, UBQ™, with the resin production of CAOL. The development of reduced carbon resins will be done in cooperation with Ducor Petrochemicals, CAOL'