Materials & Chemicals

Canada’s Cleantech Moment: 3 Actions to Lead the Global Sustainable Materials Race

The global race for cleantech leadership is accelerating, with Canada sitting at a pivotal crossroads. Right now, we face a perfect storm: a growing critical metals...

The Vinyl Sustainability Council and ECVM Forge Global Partnership

Washington, DC, and Brussels, Belgium; June 26, 2025 – The Vinyl Sustainability Council (VSC), a council of the Vinyl Institute, and the European Council...

Doubling Down on Systems Change: The Next Chapter of Our 2030 Strategy

A note from our CEO Claire Bergkamp reflects on Textile Exchange’s journey so far, and why we are entering the next five years with a...

Member Spotlight: Cornerstone Building Brands

Members of the Vinyl Sustainability Council prioritize sustainability in every aspect of their business. It’s not just window dressing, sustainability is core to their...

EU Bioeconomy Strategy Review

Open the documentBioplastics: A Strategic Pillar of a Circular, Regenerative, and Competitive EU Bioeconomy European Bioplastics (EUBP) welcomes the revision of the EU Bioeconomy Strategy....

Pioneering New Study Finds Most U.S. Babies Lack Key Gut Bacteria, Increasing Risk for Allergies and Other Chronic Health Issues

The post Pioneering New Study Finds Most U.S. Babies Lack Key Gut Bacteria, Increasing Risk for Allergies and Other Chronic Health Issues appeared first...

The Global Surge in Electricity Demand Risks Tipping the Balance of Global Influence Towards China

June 23, 2025 The world’s at the beginning of an unprecedented surge in electricity demand, with global needs set to nearly double over the next...

Industrial use of agricultural materials as feedstock for biobased plastics

Open the documentThe transition from a fossil-based to a renewable, biobased economy is of essential importance if the European Union wants to achieve its...

Europur 2025 Presentation

Econic’s Sr. Scientist Richard Stevenson presented at the Europur Annual Conference 2025, the leading exhibition for the global polyurethane industry. To download his presentation, please...

Ascend Elements Publishes Annual Sustainability Report for 2024

Ascend Elements was founded in 2015 on the principles of sustainability. Our co-founders discovered a new way to recycle lithium-ion batteries and return critical...

Econic Launches Recreaireâ„¢ Carbonate Ethoxylates made from CO2

The new family of surfactants replaces traditional feedstocks without sacrificing performance Macclesfield, England, UK – June 10, 2025 — Econic Technologies, has introduced Recreaire carbonate...

Genera Named to 50 American Leaders with Launch of New Documentary Series

Genera, the largest manufacturer of compostable, molded fiber packaging in North America, has been named to the 50 American Leaders documentary series following record-breaking...

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