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29 August 2025

Bio-based polymers and plastics

Unlike petroleum-based polymers, bio-based polymers are sourced from renewable substances. However, not all bio-based materials are biodegradable.

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17 June 2025

What is plastic recycling?

What is plastic recycling? Plastic recycling is the processing of plastic waste into useful products, including new plastic and chemical feedstocks. Because plastics are a wide and adaptable class of materials with varying chemical compositions, there’s no universal recycling process. Instead, they must be sorted, cleaned, and recycled through one of several different processes. Although […]

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24 February 2025

What are oil additives?

Oil additives are an important component of any oil formulation that provide key properties such as lubricity, viscosity control, efficiency, and longevity.

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4 September 2024

PU soles have conquered the shoe industry—and the market keeps growing

Polyurethane (PU) soles aren’t just affordable—they’re also light, durable, and flexible, and they’re the most popular footwear material available.

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