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Biomarket insights | August 24, 2020

Plastic polymers comprise about 40% of the output of the global chemical recycling sector1. As we use and make plastic today, for each kilogram that is not reused or recycled, another kilogram is produced from non-renewable, fossil-based raw materials. Recycling of plastics waste into new plastics is an approach to increase the circularity of supply chains. According to the ‘Accelerating circular supply chains for plastics’ report by Closed Loop Partners, the demand for recycled plas...

Chemical Management

CJ BIO | December 08, 2022

CJ Biomaterials, a division of South Korea-based CJ CheilJedang and leading producer of polyhydroxyalkanoate announced that it has partnered with the South Korea Ministry of Science and ICT and the Korea Innovation Foundation to actively promote the eco-friendly materials industry, including PHA technology. CJ Biomaterials' PHA product, known as PHACT™, is a 100% bio-based polyester produced by fermentation. It is an eco-friendly material that will help address the challenge of plastic...

Chemical Management

Kolon Industries, Inc. | November 09, 2021

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...

Chemical Technology, Chemical Management

CPChem and Charter Next Generation | February 21, 2023

Chevron Phillips Chemical (CPChem), in collaboration with Charter Next Generation (CNG), has announced that overwrap film containing CPChem's Marlex® AnewTM Circular Polyethylene is destined for U.S. retail shelves. Multifunctional and efficient, overwrap films aid in food preservation, maintain medical devices' security and sterility and provide lightweight and resilient product packaging. CPChem uses its established advanced recycling program to manufacture Marlex&...