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BP has developed an enhanced recycling technology, BP Infinia, that enables currently unrecyclable polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic waste to be diverted from landfill or incineration and instead transformed back into new, virgin-quality feedstocks.BP plans to construct a $25 million pilot plant in the US to prove the technology, before progressing to full-scale commercialization.

Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) has launched new funding program for the development of technologies that reduce the footprint

Emerson’s fluid control & pneumatics facility in Florham Park was recently recognized by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) for its leadership in Environmental Stewardship.

Velocys has announced a project to produce negative emission fuels after signing a carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS) agreement with Oxy Low Carbon Ventures (OLCV).

Statera Energy, the flexible energy company, announced recently that it has signed a framework agreement with MAN Energy Solutions, the power and marine sector original equipment manufacturer and energy solution provider, for the supply of a new class of highly efficient natural gas reciprocating engine.

Eastman Chemical Co. plans to take up to 50 million pounds of plastic out of the waste stream in 2020, using its newly launched chemical recycling program.

DHL and Total have signed a Strategic Cooperation Agreement to strengthen their partnership and contribute to the implementation of their global business ambitions.

Evonik and Siemens announced a joint research project to develop a test plant that will use carbon dioxide (CO2), water and electricity from renewable sources as well as bacteria to produce specialty chemicals.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler announced that 38 new projects in 18 states are being invited to apply for Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loans.

Versalis has launched a new line of products made of recycled plastic, called Versalis Revive®. The first range of these products, which have been developed at Versalis’ research laboratories and are based on different polymers, including polysterene and polyethylene, will be presented at the K fair in Düsseldorf.