Field trials show effectiveness of a fertiliser made by pyrolysis of cellulose fibre insulation containing boron flame retardant. Boron is on the EU Critical Raw Materials list since 2014, with 70% being used in glass and ceramics, 12% in fertilisers (18% other)....
Webinar – Wed. 7th July 15h – 16h30 CEST What does product sustainability mean for tomorrow’s fire safety? Registration (free): Eventbrite link With the Green Deal, the European Commission is developing the Circular Economy Action Plan, the Sustainable Chemical...
EU public consultation to 9th June 2021 on the Sustainable Products Initiative, targeting mainly recycling and reuse. This Initiative stems from the Green Deal and the new Circular Economy Action Plan and aims to promote products which have low climate impact, are...
Environment NGO recognises potential of chemical plastics recycling but considers more LCA and energy data is needed. A report by Eunomia for the environmental NGO CHEMTrust assesses solvent purification, chemical depolymerisation and thermal depolymerisation...
100 000 t/y of waste polymers will be broken down by methanolysis to chemical building blocks for new quality plastics. The new 250 million US$ plant in Kingsport, Tennessee, is expected be completed in 2022 and will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20-30% compared...
