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Hemp-based Composites Gaining Traction in Various Sectors
Original article date: Nov. 24, 2021 Updated October 2022 Canadian startup INCA Renewable Technologies Inc. is continuing its push to develop and commercialize hemp-based biocomposites as a more sustainable option for applications ranging from vehicle components to boats and wind … Continued
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UPCOMING WEBINAR: New Biodegradable Ingredients to Boost Naturality of Your Shampoo and Hair Styling Formulations
Presented by Dow – Personal Care February 16, 2023, at 9 a.m. EST, 3 p.m. CET Register Now > Are you looking to improve the natural content of your hair care formulations? Discover our 2 new highly effective biodegradable ingredients … Continued
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How to Implement an Easy-to Follow Purge Program & Stop Wasting Money
Presented by Asahi Kasei Asaclean Americas Recorded on January 25, 2023 Many plastics processors know that they should implement a purge program but just don’t know how to get started. This presentation will discuss how to select the best purge … Continued
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UPCOMING WEBINAR: allnex’s Newly Designed UV LED Booster Technologies for Many Applications Including Food Packaging
Presented by allnex February 2, 2023, at 9 a.m. EST Register Now > UV LED curing has become more widespread and continues to exhibit strong growth in the overall radiation curable market space. Historically the radiation curing space was dominated … Continued
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UPCOMING WEBINAR: Fibrillated Cellulose for Solid Detergent Sheets: Eliminate Plastic Packaging & Save on Logistics with a Sustainable Delivery Format
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Silica Gel for Beer Stabilization
Presented by PQ Corporation Recorded on December 6, 2022 Beer contains various proteins (polypeptides) and tannins (polyphenols) that can slowly react during shelf storage to develop a colloidal complex. This complex becomes insoluble at cold temperatures at which beer is … Continued
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