An environmentally-friendly preparation of plant material from pine could serve as a substitute for petroleum-based chemicals ...

WSU researchers create a plant-based substitute for polyurethane foam, utilizing lignin for a more sustainable option.

Japanese plastics producer Sekisui Plastics (Tokyo; www.sekisuiplastics.com) is to invest USD 3m in building a second manufacturing plant in Mount Pleasant, Tennessee / USA. The custom moulding ...

New laws and evolving technologies for breaking down polyurethanes aim to create a more circular economy for mattresses ...

Most residents report no barriers to disposing of general refuse, recycling and organic waste, according to the Capital ...

The City Commission voted Monday to repeal a four-year-old ban on commercial use of plastic straws, intended to protect the environment. The vote was 3-2, with commissioners citing studies that say ...

Scientists in China have developed a biodegradable foam to clean up microplastics, offering hope for our polluted waterways.

The sale to Karl Bachl Kunststoffverarbeitung GmbH coincides with BASF's plan to increase production of expanded polystyrene.

An environmentally-friendly preparation of plant material from pine could serve as a substitute for petroleum-based chemicals in ...

The new recycling method for flexible PU foam has been developed by Mobius. It breaks down waste foams produced during foaming and processing into a very fine powder of less than 75 µm. According to ...