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Advanced Materials
Infineon Technologies, the Munich-based semiconductor manufacturer, has reportedly collaborated with California-based Amber Solutions for the commercialization of solid-state technology, to digitize electricity control in intelligence-embedded silicon. Amber’s solid-state technology will be applied in smart circuit breakers, dimmers, light switches, and outlets installed in commercial and …
Recycling
Etihad Airways’ has made it to the headlines for becoming the first airline company in the Gulf to operate an aircraft without using any single-use plastics on board, in an effort to raise awareness regarding pollution on the occasion of Earth Day. As per the …
Packaging
In a major push toward reducing plastic waste, Albertsons Companies LLC, the Idaho-based American grocery firm, has reportedly unveiled its plans to advance the sustainability drive throughout the company. The movement is claimed to start with the company’s Own Brands portfolio. As per reliable sources, …
Recycling
The “plastic straws on request” regulation became law on Earth Day. An editorial by LA Times sparked this ordinance. On this Earth day, Los Angeles passed a new law to ban the use of plastic straws in the city, in a bid to decrease plastic …
Paints & Coatings
PPG had confirmed a definitive agreement to acquire Hemmelrath in January this year The acquisition will also add manufacturing and formulating solutions to the firm’s offerings PPG Industries, a global supplier of paints, coatings, and specialty materials has reportedly completed the acquisition of Hemmelrath, an …
Recycling
The compostable bird boxes would be coated with a water-resistant film that would allow them to withstand outdoor elements. The company has already begun discussions with wildlife councils & trusts as well as national charities to explore the donation of the bird shelters. DS Smith …
Recycling
MOL has planned to invest $4.5 billion in petrochemical and chemical growth projects until the end of the next decade. Hungarian oil and gas company MOL has reportedly signed a sales-purchase agreement for the acquisition of German company Aurora. The acquisition is part of the …
Recycling
Commodity recycling services provider Recycling and Waste Solutions has apparently announced that it has signed a definite agreement for the acquisition of Sustainable Solutions Group. The latter for the record, is renowned for managing waste, recycling, and sustainability programs for companies spanning North America. According …
Packaging
Diageo is planning to invest £16m to lower the amount of plastic used in its beer packaging The move would further lessen plastic usage by more than 400 tonnes yearly Diageo, the beverage giant has recently announced that it is removing plastic can holders and …
Recycling
The new scheme intends to increase the number of drop-off points to collect the cups separately and to provide clearer communication to consumers to help them in recycling effectively. Starbucks, the American coffee company and coffeehouse chain and Hubbub, the environmental charity recently announced an …
