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Global Outlook on Bio-based Polymers

It is important to examine the current state of bio-based polymers. This includes the rapidly growing production capacity, significant investments currently underway in China, Europe, and the Middle East, and the new political conditions in Europe that are driving demand for biodegradable polymers.

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Neste, Lotte Chemical Collaborate on Renewable Chemicals and Plastics

Finnish refiner Neste and South Korean chemical company Lotte Chemical agreed on a strategic collaboration to replace fossil resources with renewable raw materials in the manufacturing of chemicals and plastics. This, the partners said, will enable products and applications with a lower carbon footprint compared to those produced from fossil resources.

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The State of the US Specialty Chemicals Industry
Reshaping Specialty Chemicals Manufacturing

The State of the US Specialty Chemicals Industry

SOCMA's Jenn Klein examines how specialty chemical manufacturers — the invisible backbone behind pharmaceuticals, electronics, agriculture, and energy — are navigating supply chain shifts, policy uncertainty, and constant change while remaining resilient, disciplined, and focused on execution.