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Chemco Group Celebrates Chairman Ram Saraogi's Lifetime Achievement Award
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 14: Chemco Group is thrilled to announce that our esteemed Chairman, Ram Saraogi, has been honoured with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the Modern Plastics Awards 2024. This accolade recognises his groundbreaking contributions to the plastic
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Striving for sustainable solutions in the global polyethene market: S&
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
As per S&P Global Commodity Insights (GCI), with plastic waste, emissions, and climate concerns escalating, stakeholders in the plastic value chain are under mounting pressure to address environmental issues associated with PE production and consumption.
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Microplastics detected in clouds may impact weather: Study
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Researchers have published their findings in the journal Environmental Science & Technology Letters. They speculate that these tiny particles may have a role in cloud formation and, as a result, weather.
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Research reveals genetically modified bacteria break down plastics in salt
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Researchers have genetically modified a marine microbe to break down plastic in salt water. The engineered organism can specifically degrade polyethylene terephthalate (PET), a plastic used in everything from water bottles to garments that contributes significantly to microplastic pollution
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Study finds how oceans release microplastics into atmosphere
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Microplastic waste can be discovered in the marine environment even at far-off places in the world. According to research led by Dr Barbara Scholz-Bottcher of the University of Oldenburg, these tiny particles originate on land but are also released back into the atmosphere by the sea.
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MoIAT promotes best practices and investment in recycled plastic food pack
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The workshop briefed manufacturers and suppliers on Federal Law Decree No. 20 of 2015 on food contact materials, emphasizing its importance in supporting manufacturing efforts and implementing sustainable production best practices, and introduced the updates regarding adding Recycled Polyeth
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Smith+Nephew launches OR3O Dual Mobility System in India for use in primar
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
London [UK], August 17: Smith+Nephew (LSE:SN, NYSE:SNN), the global medical technology company, today announces the launch of its OR3O Dual Mobility System for use in primary and revision hip arthroplasty in India. Compared with traditional solutions, dual mobility implants have a small diam
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Microplastics are released into the atmosphere by oceans: Study
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Even in remote parts of the world, microplastic particles can be found in the marine environment. These tiny particles originate on land but are also re-emitted into the atmosphere by the sea, according to a study led by Dr Barbara Scholz-Böttcher of the University of Oldenburg.
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Study discovers new method of recycling plastics into soap
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
A group of scientists have created a brand-new process for turning plastic waste into high-value chemicals called surfactants, which are used to make soap, detergent, and other products.
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Assam government decides to phase out single-use plastic
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The decision was taken in the state cabinet meeting held at Janata Bhawan in Guwahati on Friday under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma.
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Cutting boards may create microparticles when chopping veggies: Study
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Cutting carrots on wood and plastic boards, according to the study, can generate tens of millions of microparticles each year. However, a toxicity test found that polyethylene or wood microparticles generated during chopping had no effect on mouse cell survival.
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Borouge 2 plant turnaround project successfully completed
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Production started at Borouge's first plant (Borouge 1) in 2001 with an annual capacity of 450,000 tonnes of polyethylene, which was increased in 2005 to 600,000 tonnes.
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