RECYCLING USA

Collection, recycling rates for PET bottle polymer lag Europe / MIT study touts benefits of deposit and return schemes

AMAZON

Online retailer joins Bottle recycling consortium / US-backed plastics waste think tank to seek chemical recycling solutions

BOREALIS

Mirjam Mayer takes responsibility for Circular Economy Solutions

BOREALIS

Mayer appointed VP of polyolefins, innovation

NEW MATERIALS

“2D” polymer from MIT forms sheets / Material stronger than steel / Properties suited to coatings, composites

JEC WORLD 2017

French fair organiser launches programme to help start-ups in composites sector / New event in USA for building and underground engineering sector

PLASTIC OMNIUM

Entry into electric energy propulsion systems / Hydrogen and fuel cells to reduce vehicle weight / Cooperation with Israel's Elbit Systems to create POCellTech start-up company

BIOPLASTICS

Malaysia's first bioplastics pilot plant opened / Cost advantages of palm oil feedstock highlighted / Joint venture for PBS bioplastic plant in Thailand