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chemicals | December 10, 2020

The UK synthetic compounds industry on Wednesday cautioned again that a no-bargain end to Brexit would harm synthetic substances exchange and venture. In front of what is broadly observed as the basic gathering in post-Brexit exchange talks between UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday night, the Chemical Industries Association (CIA) encouraged the two leaders to conclude and consent to a deregulation arrangement (FTA)....

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Kiilto | September 21, 2021

Chemical industry company Kiilto and materials technology company Betolar are launching a collaboration to develop low-carbon floor screeds. The ambitious goal is to replace cement as a binder in these products as early as next year. "This is a revolutionary step forward on our journey towards environmental leadership in our industry. In terms of production volume, floor screeds are one of the largest areas of Kiilto's construction business, so through cooperation...

Technology networks | May 21, 2020

A faster, more efficient way of recycling plant-based “bioplastics” has been developed by a team of scientists at the Universities of Birmingham and Bath. The team has shown how their chemical recycling method not only speeds up the process, it can also be converted into a new product – a biodegradable solvent – which can be sold for use in a wide variety of industries including cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. Bioplastics, made from polylactic acid (PLA), are becomin...

Minnesota | May 03, 2020

On Thursday, the Minnesota Senate approved a bill to ban the toxic chemical TCE this legislative session. TCE became a household name after the manufacturing plant, Water Gremlin, released elevated and unsafe levels of the cancer-causing chemical into the air in White Bear Township for more than 15 years. A recent pollution report revealed other companies are also emitting concerning levels of TCE. As WCCO found in early March, it’s a problem several neighborhoods have been addressing for ...