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Brown shirt that was made from sustainably sourced materials from the chemical industry.

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Sustainable Feedstock for an Ethical Fashion Industry

Fabrics and textiles made from the naturally occurring polymer cellulose are breaking ground in the move towards sustainable fashion. With the...

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Innovation in Pyrolysis Picks up Pace in Q4 2021

The potential for pyrolysis to tackle waste and increase circularity in plastics industries moved closer to reality yesterday (23 November). Shell...

Graph showing the impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on trade.

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Ukraine-Russia: Trade Impact Analysis

Heavy sanctions continue to cripple trade between Russia and the Western world as a growing number of companies cease operations in Russia. But...

Chemical manufacturing plant supplying chemical commodities for global trade.

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East European Trade Dive May Trigger Supply Boon to the Western World

As Ukraine continues to defend its sovereignty against the Russian invasion, a plethora of trade dynamics will emerge and trickle through global...

Rubber ducky in a bathtub with a blue background.

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An Investigation of Plasticizers in 21st Century Value Chains

When the world’s most successful company proclaims the removal of a contentious chemical from its portfolio, it’s wise to wonder if the world will...

Rows of solar panels generating alternative energy.

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Solar Energy Boom Sparks EVA Capacity Expansions

That the sun is capable of supplying enough solar power to meet all of earth’s annual energy needs by shining for just 90 minutes is a fact that...

International skyline at sunset.

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China International Polyamide & Intermediates Forum: Speakers Announced

This event has been postponed due to pandemic-related restrictions within China. Opportunities and challenges for polyamides and intermediates will...

Graph showing the Global PET and raw materials market in 2022.

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Profitability in 2022: West Welcomes Sharp Improvement

There is exceptional profitability for products in the polyester chain in Europe and the US today. Heightened local prices and good profits are...

Graph of a capacity chart from OrbiChem360.

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New OrbiChem360 Feature Improves Access to Plants & Projects Data

Tecnon OrbiChem has added a new feature to the OrbiChem360 business information platform aimed at improving access to Plants & Projects datasets. The...

Conference room where the Polyamide & Intermediates Forum will be held.

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China International Polyamide & Intermediates Forum: Hybrid Virtual/In-Person Event, 6-8 March

+++UPDATE Postponed due to COVID-19 epidemic control restrictions UPDATE+++ The China International Polyamide & Intermediates Forum returns. New...

Graph demonstrating viscose staple fiber production.

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Cellulosic Fibres - A World of Opportunity

Worldwide demand for fiber has strongly mirrored GDP for many decades. Having closely monitored markets since 1975, Tecnon OrbiChem predicts a...

Close-up of the front side of a white car, representing thermoplastics use.

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Tecnon OrbiChem: Big Brands Pivot to Engineering Thermoplastics Potential

The petrochemical and polymer industries are amidst a major realignment as companies position themselves for growth with the low carbon/circular...