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It's official: cardboard can be recycled at least 25 times

A new university study dispels the myth of a limited number of recycling cycles for wood fibre-based packaging.

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Why Illegal Deforestation Should be Treated as a Security Issue

Dr Adriana Erthal Abdenur and Dr Adam Day examine the links between deforestation and security, charting a way forward for policymakers, law enforcement and the multilateral system. This builds on a Plataforma CIPÓ project supported by UNU-CPR, the Database of Global Forest Governance Arrangements.

New Elkem project aims to eliminate CO2 emissions from silicon production

The Research Council of Norway has granted Elkem NOK 16 million to develop a new concept for silicon production where all direct CO2 emissions are eliminated. This may become a game changer for the global silicon industry. Silicon is a critical material for digital technologies and the green transition.

High-tech and sustainability at FN Neuhofer

The location in Zell am Moos is hardly recognisable! Today, a modern new building impresses - consisting of an office building and production halls.

Carbon-Negative – These Countries Lead the Way

From zero-carbon or carbon-neutrality, carbon negativity is the next step for many countries around the globe.

Carbon Footprint – Here’s How to Lower Yours in 2022

Lowering one’s carbon footprint has never been more imperative due to critical levels of greenhouse gas emissions. With the new year looming right around the corner, new lifestyle adjustments might come with it.

Plastic Recycling Is Moving Forward by Leaps and Bounds in Finland

Finland has ambitious environmental goals and targets for the years to come. One such target relates to the country’s recycling habits and the future is looking very promising and responsible according to experts.

Epson on CDP A List for Second Consecutive Year for Tackling Climate Change and Protecting Water Security

High scores for environmental initiatives and information disclosures

Clariant launches major climate campaign: Free N2O-removal catalyst for nitric acid producers worldwide

Nitrous oxide (N2O), a by-product of nitric acid production, is around 300 times more harmful to the climate than CO2

Up to 95% of N2O can be effectively removed using Clariant’s EnviCat® N2O-S catalyst
By offering the catalyst for free to 10 producers worldwide, Clariant aims to help avoid greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to several million tons of CO2

INEOS Styrolution confirms its investment decision for Europe’s first polystyrene advanced recycling pilot plant

Joint collaboration with Recycling Technologies, UK
Europe’s first advanced chemical polystyrene recycling facility is expected to be operational in the second half of 2022

BENEO announces multi-million investment program in capacity extension for prebiotic chicory root fibre worldwide

BENEO, one of the leading manufacturers of functional ingredients, has announced a multi-million investment program for the coming years to expand capacity for its prebiotic chicory root fibre production sites in Pemuco, Chile and Oreye, Belgium. The first step will see more than €30 million invested. The entire program will ensure a significant capacity increase of more than 40 percent of BENEO’s global chicory root fibre production to meet rising customer demand and drive further growth within the market. The work on both production sites is beginning in 2022.