• SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, has announced that its production of a new range of SABIC® polypropylene (PP) compounds and STAMAX™ PP resins based on bio-renewable and advanced recycled feedstock at Genk, Belgium, has received TÜV Nord accreditation under the International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS scheme. (industryintel.com)
  • We are extremely proud of being the first in the industry to obtain ISCC Plus certification for PP compounds and resins produced with feedstock from renewable and recycled sources. (industryintel.com)
  • For SABIC, this means that for each ton of renewable or circular feedstock fed into the production process to substitute fossil-based feedstock, approximately one ton of the output material can be classified as either renewable or circular. (industryintel.com)
  • On cradle-to-gate and cradle-to-gate plus end-of-life levels, each kilogram of SABIC® PP compound based on certified renewable feedstock can reduce fossil depletion by up to 40 percent and lessen the carbon footprint of applications by up to 95 percent. (industryintel.com)
  • Each ton of plastic resin made from renewable feedstock represents the removal of 3 tons of CO2 from the atmosphere. (plasticstoday.com)
  • The company makes chemicals from custom enzymes and renewable feedstock. (cnbc.com)
  • Solugen makes water treatment chemicals and others from renewable feedstock. (cnbc.com)
  • The 50000 TPA facility will be based on glycerin feedstock that is obtained from 100% renewable resources addressing the need for cost-effectiveness and moderated carbon footprint. (business-standard.com)
  • Using the tried and tested traditional 7-ply Canadian Maple construction, Super Sap decks are made with a new sustainably sourced resin. (routeone.co.uk)
  • It uses dextrose, a simple sugar, and in the future it aims to convert carbon into useful products like building materials and formaldehyde-free resins. (cnbc.com)
  • For the particleboard and medium-density-fiberboard markets, the greatest interest is having a formaldehyde-free resin to resolve the issue of formaldehyde emissions. (adhesivesmag.com)
  • The current formaldehyde-free soy-based resins are too high in viscosity for use in sprayable applications needed for making OSB. (adhesivesmag.com)
  • The development of formaldehyde-free functional wood composite materials through the preparation of strong and multifunctional soybean protein adhesives to replace formaldehyde-based resins is an important research area. (bvsalud.org)
  • Lin 94 is a composite chair made from 94% renewable materials and an 80% plant-based epoxy resin. (cooperhewitt.org)
  • Bio Resin - All Jones boards are now built with bio-based, renewable epoxy instead of petroleum based epoxy. (evo.com)
  • These bio-composites were investigated and compared with samples containing commercially produced epoxidized soybean oil (ESO) and a synthetic commercial epoxy resin. (edu.au)
  • Bioplastics and related bio-based materials made from renewable resources are among the hottest categories in plastics today. (plasticstoday.com)
  • The PLA resin, derived from plants, is an eco-friendly option to oil-based plastics. (letsgogreen.biz)
  • Cereplast Hybrid Resins are suitable for durable goods, including consumer products, interior automotive parts, and furniture, and have a lower carbon footprint than traditional plastics. (plasticstoday.com)
  • As the price of oil continues to rise, Cereplast Hybrid Resins get closer to parity with traditional plastics, providing an affordable, eco-friendly solution for companies that wish to reduce their environmental impact. (plasticstoday.com)
  • The first venture into this field can be seen with its bio-resin bottles under the Pantene brand which comprise up to 45% of plant-based plastics, but the company says it expects the bulk of new renewable material replacements won't be commercialised until 2015 to 2020. (edie.net)
  • In 2020, the unit opened a new film plant in North Kingston, R.I. With estimated sales of $405 million, Toray Plastics ranks 22nd among North American sheet and film extruders, according to Plastics News data. (plasticsnews.com)
  • Using renewable raw materials, it develops innovative industrial fermentation processes to produce chemical compounds used in basic products of everyday life such as animal nutrition and health additives, plastics, textiles, cosmetics, and resins, among many others. (metabolic-explorer.com)
  • This statistic depicts the production of resin plastics in the United States from 2008 to 2014. (process-worldwide.com)
  • Since these polymers can help replace fossil carbon in the production process with renewable carbon from biomass, they are popularly used as an alternative solution for conventional plastics. (imarcgroup.com)
  • These losses restrict the continuous supply of nitrogen to growing plants for building new biomass, which results in stunted plant growth. (degruyter.com)
  • Abundant, cheap and renewable biomass materials are expected to replace them. (bvsalud.org)
  • The Hostalen 4731B resin is available in all regions except North America. (unitracc.com)
  • Our industry is currently being hit by double-digit rises in prices for resins, pigments, additives, solvents and packaging materials as demand for paints begins to pick up in Europe, while there is continued strong growth in coatings demand in China, India and other emerging economies. (coatingsworld.com)
  • The base polymers for Terraloy BP-34001 products are Ingeo resins supplied by Nature Works. (plastemart.com)
  • Currently, commercial production of slow or control release fertilizer (S/CRFs) depends on non-renewable petroleum derived non-biodegradable polymers, e.g. polyolefin (Meister™ Chisso-Asahi Fertilizer Corporation, Japan), polyalkenes (Nutricote ® , Chisso-Asahi Fertilizer Corporation, Japan) and polyurethane-like resins (Haifa Chemicals Co. Ltd, Israel) (3). (degruyter.com)
  • Therefore, the key motives of exploring biodegradable polymers from renewable resources have been envisaged for effective urea encapsulation and to prolong the supply of nitrogen to plants through delaying its fast release in soil (4). (degruyter.com)
  • Bio based polymers refer to resins obtained from biological resources, such as algae, microorganisms, and plants. (imarcgroup.com)
  • A world leader in plant chemistry, DRT develops renewable bio-based ingredients to offer the adhesive industry one of the widest range of pine-based tackifiers. (adhesivesmag.com)
  • The literal backbone of and the single largest raw material cost in a paint or adhesive is the resin. (coatingsworld.com)
  • Particleboard is a panel normally composed of discrete particles or pieces of wood in contrast to fibers, combined with an adhesive resin or another binder. (adhesivesmag.com)
  • The most popular adhesive used for particleboard is UF, but there are soy-based resins capable of replacing UF. (adhesivesmag.com)
  • Materials: Made of plant based resin, a renewable and biodegradable material finished with gold plated metal. (wolfandbadger.com)
  • Created with a closed-loop in mind ensuring sustainability by using renewable, plant-based petroleum-free materials with zero waste production to re-define fashion accessories with a green mindset. (wolfandbadger.com)
  • The raw materials used to make Super Sap Bio-Resin are co-products or waste products of other plant-based industrial processes. (evo.com)
  • As well as drastically reducing the amount of non-renewable or new petroleum-based materials used in each tire, it turns out the sustainable version has a lower rolling resistance than traditional tires. (pcmag.com)
  • EHO based bio-resins and related bio-composites were found to have superior mechanical and impact resistance properties in comparison with equivalent structural materials made with the commercially available ESO bio-resins. (edu.au)
  • Ford is making its vehicles more eco-friendly through increased use of renewable and recyclable materials such as the soy and bio-based seat cushions and seatbacks on the 2010 Ford Taurus. (ai-online.com)
  • By increasing the use of recycled or renewable content and reducing the use of undesirable materials whenever possible, we're helping to reduce waste to landfills by millions of pounds - and we're doing it around the world," said John Viera, Ford's director of Sustainability and Environmental Policy. (ai-online.com)
  • Cereplast Hybrid Resins replace up to 50% of the petroleum content in traditional plastic products with bio-based materials such as starches from annually renewable plants. (plasticstoday.com)
  • On area where P&G is undertaking detailed research is in the use of plant-based materials. (edie.net)
  • For a number of raw materials, there have been production outages and plant shut downs, which have made matters worse. (coatingsworld.com)
  • With the use of petroleum being dropped and being replaced with renewable raw materials, the Super Sap decks are stronger than ever and will last you even longer than before. (routeone.co.uk)
  • ROTTERDAM, Netherlands - LyondellBasell Industries has launched a new raised-temperature-resistant polyethylene resin (PE-RT) to complete its range of materials used in plumbing and underfloor heating. (unitracc.com)
  • Simulating a 50-year service life at temperatures of 70°C, the new PE-RT resin exceeded the minimum requirements of PE-RT Type II materials in the most important application classes by more than 10 percent, based on ISO 10508 standards. (unitracc.com)
  • Mulitmodal resins produced using the Hostalen ACP process offer a combination of mechanical product properties and processing behavior that are unattainable with conventional HDPE materials. (unitracc.com)
  • Made from CPLA, a crystallized resin derived from a renewable resource, this cutlery is Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI®) Certified Compostable in approximately 100 days in a properly maintained commercial composting facility. (greenpaperproducts.com)
  • Four different types of carbon black (from methane, carbon dioxide, plant-based oil, and end-of-life tire pyrolysis oil) extend the life of each tire, soybean oil allows the tire to remain pliable in changing temperatures, silica produces from rice husk waste residue improves grip and reduces fuel consumption, and bio-renewable pine tree resins improve tire traction. (pcmag.com)
  • According to SpecialChem's community insight on various plant-based industrial oils used for coatings application, soybean oil has the best chance of being used as a renewable raw material for commercial sustainable coatings, followed by linseed oil, castor oil, coconut oil and tung oil. (coatingsworld.com)
  • Styrene is a fugitive emission that evaporates from resins, gel-coats, solvents, and surface coatings used in the manufacturing process. (cdc.gov)
  • The current international interest on bio-resins stems largely from increasing regulation and public concern for a pollution-free environment and the need for sustainable alternatives to reduce the dependence on fosil fuels. (edu.au)
  • The plant produces a post consumer recycled PET resin that is used in the manufacturing of sustainable food-grade packaging. (u-renew.com)
  • The plant also produces a polyester fiber that is used in the manufacturing of sustainable flooring and other textile products. (u-renew.com)
  • As part of it's overall sustainable mission, Marglen has emerged as a renewable energy visionary with their latest solar installation, but has been a leader in sustainability for decades. (u-renew.com)
  • Clermont-Ferrand, 3rd July 2017 - METabolic EXplorer (METEX), an industrial biochemical company specialising in the development and industrial application of green and sustainable biochemical processes, announces the signing of an agreement with TOTAL Développement Régional (TDR) for the construction of a PDO/BA (1,3 propanediol and butyric acid) production plant. (metabolic-explorer.com)
  • Una-Dyn have resolved issues associated with the pre-drying of PLA (Polyactic Acid) resin prior to processing PLA extruded sheets used for thermoformed packaging and PLA injection moulded preforms as used for PLA bottles. (plastemart.com)
  • Post-consumer recycled resins such as detergent bottles, tires and battery casings used to make underbody systems, such as aerodynamic shields, splash shields and radiator air deflector shields. (ai-online.com)
  • In 2008, they added RPET Resin for manufacturing soda bottles and food-grade packaging products. (u-renew.com)
  • Bio-resins can be obtained from the epoxidation of Vegetable Oils, which creates suitable thermoset resins known as Epoxidized Vegetable Oils (EVO). (edu.au)
  • Braskem announced on July 24 that the company concluded a 30% increase in the production capacity of its bio-based ethylene plant, located in the Petrochemical Complex of Triunfo, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. (plasticstoday.com)
  • In the OSB and structural plywood markets, formaldehyde emissions are less of a concern than reducing the cost of petrochemical resins such as phenol formaldehyde and melamines, which are associated with the high costs of natural gas and oil. (adhesivesmag.com)
  • Certified bio-renewable based SABIC PP compounds are targeted at high-performance automotive applications, from bumpers and painted or unpainted exterior trim components to interior door panels, instrument panels and visible interior trim. (industryintel.com)
  • Certified bio-renewable based SABIC PP compounds and STAMAX resins can replace corresponding SABIC fossil-based grades with no need of lengthy technical validation, as they offer the exact same level of performance and quality. (industryintel.com)
  • Teknor Apex has overcome an inverse relationship between heat distortion temperature (HDT) and Izod impact strength in PLA, creating a new series of compounds, Terraloy BP-34001, that provide up to 2 times the HDT and up to 6 times the impact strength of standard PLA resins. (plastemart.com)
  • In comparison with previous enhanced-performance PLA resins, the new Terraloy compounds process faster - cycle times are 28-30% shorter. (plastemart.com)
  • Toray makes compounds based on nylon, PBT and other engineering resins in Shelbyville. (plasticsnews.com)
  • PLA resin is being increasingly used in packaging applications and is derived entirely from renewable resources such as corn. (plastemart.com)
  • A start-up called Solugen aims to replace many of these ingredients with chemicals using renewable resources like simple sugar. (cnbc.com)
  • Petroleum-derived formaldehyde resin adhesives are serious hazards to human health and depend on limited resources. (bvsalud.org)
  • Environmental concerns and the quest for sustainability create a pressure to generally minimize the use of chemicals and to replace those that are environmentally questionable with alternatives that are low-toxic and based on renewable resources. (lu.se)
  • This began a flurry of technical work on non-formaldehyde-containing resins to replace primarily urea formaldehyde (UF) in non-structural wood-composite-panel glues. (adhesivesmag.com)
  • Portuguese: [tapiˈɔkɐ]) is a starch extracted from the storage roots of the cassava plant (Manihot esculenta, also known as manioc), a species native to the North and Northeast regions of Brazil, but whose use is now spread throughout South America. (wikipedia.org)
  • Starch is a semicrystalline polymer which is derived from plants. (degruyter.com)
  • Our research and development team have answered the demands of our clients for better-performing hybrid resins with higher levels of starch content. (plasticstoday.com)
  • These large renewable and compostable containers have big environmental benefits. (letsgogreen.biz)
  • SABIC's certified renewable and certified circular polymer products form part of the company's TRUCIRCLE portfolio and services. (industryintel.com)
  • With more than 1,500 biogas power generation plants manufactured, the company's CHP cogeneration systems guarantee extreme high energy efficiency, reliability and durability. (biocycle.net)
  • DenTek uses a bio-resin made from sugar cane plants to manufacture their Eco Cross Flosser, Triple Clean and Triple Clean floss pick products. (imperfectlynatural.com)
  • LM Glasfiber is a major wind-blade manufacturer that uses styrene -based resins to manufacture large FRP blades for the rapidly growing utility scale wind energy industry. (cdc.gov)
  • Not only were they coated with resin from pine trees, but in one case the Neanderthals even used beeswax as a glue. (naturalnews.com)
  • Due to each hoop being made individually and the nature of plant resin, color, grain and texture may vary. (wolfandbadger.com)
  • Repurposed nylon carpeting made into nylon resin and molded into cylinder head covers for Ford's 3.0-liter Duratec® engine. (ai-online.com)
  • All Super Sap products are also a part of the Regrowth program by Dwindle, which aims to repopulate the forests by planting three trees for every one used. (routeone.co.uk)
  • The Captive Power Plant capacity was increased by 36 MW to 96 MW commissioned in June 2020. (business-standard.com)
  • The Company commissioned a 60000 TPA Hydrogen Peroxide plant in July 2020. (business-standard.com)
  • DenTek also plants more trees than they use and because birch is a climate-positive material, the trees work to reduce additional carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. (imperfectlynatural.com)
  • Several of the technologies include processes that use low styrene resins, non-atomizing spray equipment, pressure driven rollers, improved ventilation, and closed molding. (cdc.gov)
  • Bio-resins are an emerging industrial technology derived from natural renewable components such as Plant-based Oils. (edu.au)
  • Operating throughout the East Coast, United Renewable Energy designs, procures, finances and safely installs high quality turnkey utility, industrial, and commercial solar projects. (u-renew.com)
  • American Biogas Council is the first anaerobic digestion (AD) industry association in the United States that represents a full range of anaerobic digestion technologies and projects, including farm-based digesters, centralized facilities processing a variety of municipal and industrial organic waste streams, and existing digesters at municipal wastewater treatment plants. (biocycle.net)
  • Characterization of maintenance industrial alkyd resins prepared with Plukenetia volubilis L. oil. (edu.pe)
  • This creates an opportunity for soy-based resins capable of replacing formaldehyde-emitting resins. (adhesivesmag.com)
  • Braskem's portfolio of bio-based resins is exported to more than 30 countries and is used in products from more than 250 major brands, such as Allbirds, DUO UK, Grupo Boticário, Johnson&Johnson, Natura & Co, Nissin, and Tetra Pak. (plasticstoday.com)
  • Using this renewable material reduces carbon emissions by up to 80% when compared to plastic creation. (imperfectlynatural.com)
  • However, since formaldehyde has been classified as a known carcinogen, many mills are seeking to replace resins that emit formaldehyde. (adhesivesmag.com)
  • The results show significant Global Warming Potential (GWP) reductions, with near CO2 neutrality achieved at a renewable content of 40 percent. (industryintel.com)
  • The drying process of the PLA resin is the most critical stage of the raw material preparation, as 250 PPM or less water content is necessary to ensure product quality. (plastemart.com)
  • The reason for the low dew point is to enable any water content of the resin to move immediately to vapour and be carried away on the process airflow. (plastemart.com)
  • Also ignored are infrastructure designs that support a distributed grid with renewable energy sources of electricity. (altenergystocks.com)
  • by Tom Konrad Ph.D., CFA Why Green Buildings are Profitable Buildings Buildings are responsible for approximately a third of greenhouse gas emissions, so making buildings more efficient and switching them to renewable sources of energy is an essential part in addressing climate change. (altenergystocks.com)
  • The solar project is the first for a Duke Energy pilot program that aims to make it easier for businesses, schools and nonprofits to use clean, renewable energy sources into their energy mix, officials said in a news release. (plasticsnews.com)
  • Maxxam™ BIO bio-based polyolefins are formulated with bio-based resin and/or 10-50% natural filler from renewable plant sources including olive seed powder and cellulose fiber. (avient.com)
  • Discover Avient's portfolio of bio-based polyolefins, formulated with bio-based resin and/or filler from renewable sources such as olive seed powder and cellulose fiber. (avient.com)
  • In this doctoral thesis, alkyd resins synthesized with high unsaturation renewable plant sources and polyols with different functionalities were characterized. (edu.pe)
  • This lack of training, and education, has driven many companies to open their own technical institutes closer to their plants & offices. (coatingsworld.com)
  • Virgin PLA resin is crystallized and dried to 400-ppm moisture level prior to leaving the production plant. (plastemart.com)
  • With this agreement, we have already set the terms under which the production plant could operate. (metabolic-explorer.com)
  • In 2009, resin production in the U.S. reached approximately 99 billion pounds of resin, on a dry weight basis. (process-worldwide.com)
  • This initial process can be followed by a 2nd chemical functionalization known as the acrylation process of the epoxidized oils, which generates the acrylated-type of bio-resins (AEVO). (edu.au)
  • Produced using LyondellBasell's Advanced Cascade Process (ACP), the new Hostalen 4731B high density PE resin exhibits excellent long-term creep performance and thermal stability and can therefore be taken into consideration for pipe applications. (unitracc.com)
  • Due to the similarities in the styrene -based resins and their similarities in the process, NIOSH engineers agreed that workers in a wind-blade manufacturing plant might have similar potential for styrene exposures as workers in boat manufacturing. (cdc.gov)
  • The main goals of the walk-through survey were to obtain preliminary information about styrene concentrations in the plant and to observe the engineering exposure-control measures during the wind-blade manufacturing process. (cdc.gov)
  • LM Glasfiber manufactures wind-blades using a closed molding process known as vacuum-assisted resin-transfer molding (V ARTM). (cdc.gov)
  • Fortunately, new technologies such as cold climate heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, induction stoves, as well as the ever falling cost of renewable electricity and improvements to insulation and building envelopes often provide opportunities to improve buildings while achieving extremely attractive investment returns from the energy and maintenance savings alone. (altenergystocks.com)
  • The unit can generate up to 900 kilowatts of electricity to help power the plant while offsetting carbon emissions. (plasticsnews.com)
  • United Renewable Energy is a solar project developer and multi state electrical contractor specializing in solar photovoltaics. (u-renew.com)
  • Our energy expertise spans from renewable wind energy to emission-reducing natural gas, as well as physical and digital solutions to modernize the grid connecting it all. (ge.com)
  • Certified bio-renewable based long-glass-fiber reinforced polypropylene STAMAX resins are targeted at structural automotive applications such as front-end carriers, instrument panel carriers, tailgate structures, door modules and others. (industryintel.com)
  • As demand for bioplastic resins grows, so does the demand for high-performance durable grades that are cost effective,' says Chairman and CEO of Cereplast, Frederic Scheer. (plasticstoday.com)
  • The high-melt strength properties of the resin result in very good dimension stability of the extruded pipe, which allows thin-wall pipes within small tolerances. (unitracc.com)
  • Critical to the performance of PE-RT resins is their ability to withstand a designed stress level over several decades at elevated temperatures. (unitracc.com)
  • Our Hostalen 4731B resin provides this performance without cross-linking requirements, thereby offering a cost-effective alternative to a market traditionally dominated by cross-linked polyethylene," explained Hansjörg Nitz, LyondellBasell's Global Pipe Business Development Manager. (unitracc.com)
  • The synthesized bio-resins can be used as the matrix of 100 % bio-composites with the application of Natural Fibers such as Flax, Hemp, Bamboo or Jute fibers between others, used as natural reinforcement to the bio-composites. (edu.au)
  • Many of the dangers existing at conventional power plants also threaten personnel in the wind and solar energy sectors. (powermag.com)
  • There have been many articles published by POWER covering best practices for wind turbine operations and maintenance (O&M), including two in the past year written by Kevin Alewine of Shermco Industries (search the archives for " Wind Turbine Generator Maintenance: What to Expect and Why " from the December 2014 issue and " Wind Power Projects Must Be Managed as Electrical Generation Plants " from the April 2015 issue). (powermag.com)
  • Toray Resin Co. is operating a solar power unit at its plant in Shelbyville, Ind. (plasticsnews.com)
  • This joint agreement with Duke Energy Indiana further advances Toray's commitment to reduce our carbon footprint by investing in renewable power solutions like solar," he added. (plasticsnews.com)
  • With US wind power growing at a rate of 25-30% per year, LM Glasfiber has plans to open up new facilities to help meet the demands for this form of renewable energy. (cdc.gov)
  • Marglen Industries has again demonstrated their commitment to the environment, while making a solid business investment," said William Silva, President of United Renewable Energy. (u-renew.com)
  • The Company is now among the leading players in India's chlor alkali industry.The Company grew its business following the commissioning of new plants (Caustic Soda Hydrogen Peroxide and the 36 MW Captive PowerPlant). (business-standard.com)
  • If soy-based resins capture a 20% market share in the wood-composite-resin business within five years after market introduction, the total soy meal and flour opportunity would be approximately 744 million pounds, or 18.6 million bushels of soybeans. (adhesivesmag.com)
  • In addition, SABIC has performed a life cycle analysis (LCA) comparing the renewable and the traditional fossil-based routes according to PAS 2050 methodology for biogenic carbon accounting. (industryintel.com)
  • Adequate airflow is necessary to carry thermal energy to the resin, and provide sufficient air exchange to carry away all of the moisture. (plastemart.com)
  • Businesses all across America are reducing energy usage, cutting costs and hedging against increasing utility bills by generating clean renewable energy at manufacturing plants and commercial buildings throughout the southeast. (u-renew.com)
  • The CPVC Resin project of 30000 TPA at a cost of H190 Cr is likely to be commissioned in the second quarter of FY 2022-23. (business-standard.com)
  • Following an initial assessment phase of the METEX project by TOTAL, METEX agrees to carry out studies for the construction of its PDO/BA plant at the Carling Saint-Avold site. (metabolic-explorer.com)
  • The frames are created with Arkema PeBax Clear 1200 resin, which contains 90% renewable carbon making these styles extremely lightweight, flexible and impact resistant. (lacoste.com)
  • The resin can also be processed on HDPE and PP-R equipment," said Nitz. (unitracc.com)
  • Meet the vendors showcasing their equipment and services at BioCycle Global 2011 Conference on Composting, Renewable Energy & Organics Recycling, April 12-13, 2011 in San Diego, CA. For Conference Registration, visit www.BioCycleGlobal.com. (biocycle.net)
  • The plant now operates at an higher capacity, increasing from 200,000 to 260,000 tons yearly. (plasticstoday.com)
  • Duke Energy installs, operates, owns and maintains the system, while customers receive all of the kilowatt-hour and solar renewable energy credit output. (plasticsnews.com)
  • The selection of a proper drying temperature is critical to ensure the resin does not fuse in the vessel, while still ensuring that it removes all water. (plastemart.com)
  • United Renewable Energy, a commercial, turn-key solar installation company, installed the rooftop solar array, utilizing Solyndra's cylindrical modules which employ (CIGS) thin-film technology. (u-renew.com)