SMX's engagement with NAFRA spotlights increasing interest in systems that improve material efficiency and downstream certainty without altering existing infrastructure NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK / ACCESS Newswire / December 10, 2025 / Recyclers live with the consequences of every choice made far above them in the supply chain. When manufacturers add colorants, fillers, flame retardants, or stabilizers to plastics, recyclers inherit the complexity. They are the ones who must manage contamination risk, meet ...

Core Insights - Celanese Corporation (CE) has received Carbon Footprint Certification from the International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC) for its Hostaform and Celcon POM ECO-C grades at production sites in Frankfurt, Germany, and Bishop, Texas, enabling customers to reduce carbon footprints and achieve sustainability goals [1][7] Group 1: Sustainability Initiatives - The certification highlights Celanese's commitment to transitioning to a circular economy, supported by significant investments in Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU) technology at its Clear Lake, Texas facility, part of a joint venture with Mitsui & Co., Ltd. [2] - The CCU process effectively captures CO2 emissions and converts them into methanol, allowing for a reduction in fossil-based inputs while maintaining material performance [3] Group 2: Product Performance and Transparency - The certified products are recognized for their high stiffness, thermal stability, sliding performance, and wear resistance, contributing to overall sustainability efforts [3] - Celanese's digital assistant, AskChemille.com, provides Product Carbon Footprint letters, enhancing transparency and informed decision-making regarding Greenhouse Gas emissions [4] Group 3: Market Performance - Celanese's shares have declined by 40.8% over the past year, contrasting with the industry's 10.4% decline, indicating potential challenges in market performance [4] - In comparison, other companies in the Basic Materials sector, such as Kinross Gold Corporation, Fortuna Mining Corp., and Harmony Gold Mining Company, have shown stronger performance with significant increases in their share prices over the past year [5][8][9]

“We are increasingly going to be customers of each other,” Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said in November, laying out his company’s latest round of AI alliances . Microsoft and Nvidia bankroll Anthropic, which runs on Microsoft’s cloud and chews through Nvidia GPUs; AMD hands OpenAI six gigawatts of future supply and, potentially, an up-to-10% stake in the company; Saudi-backed Humain wires in “exclusive technology” deals with AMD and Cisco, while Nvidia and Elon Musk’s xAI are lining up a separate 500-megawa ...

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / December 9, 2025 / Across multiple global industries, the concept of material identity is shifting from a theoretical objective to an operational requirement. Companies are confronting the limits of documentation-heavy verification systems that cannot keep pace with the complexity of modern supply chains. It's not that they didn't want to overcome them during the past decade. It's that they didn't have a platform to fill the gaps in a system that wanted a lot but counted ...

Core Viewpoint - Lassila & Tikanoja plc is undergoing a demerger to create a new independent company focused on the circular economy, named New Lassila & Tikanoja, with shares expected to be listed on Nasdaq Helsinki [1][3]. Group 1: Demerger Details - The demerger plan was approved on 7 August 2025, transferring all assets, debts, and liabilities related to the circular economy business to the new entity [1]. - The Extraordinary General Meeting on 4 December 2025 confirmed the demerger, with shareholders receiving one new share in New Lassila & Tikanoja for each share they own in Lassila & Tikanoja [2]. - The completion of the demerger is anticipated to be registered by 31 December 2025, with trading in New Lassila & Tikanoja's shares expected to start on 2 January 2026 under the trading code "LASTIK" [3]. Group 2: Company Overview - Lassila & Tikanoja is a service company that implements circular economy practices, aiming to enhance the use of raw materials and energy while creating value for customers and shareholders [4]. - The company operates in Finland and Sweden, employing approximately 7,400 people, and reported net sales of EUR 770.7 million in 2024 [4]. - Following the demerger, Lassila & Tikanoja will be renamed Luotea Plc, with a new trading code "LUOTEA" and ISIN code FI4000592464 [3].

Group 1 - Scioto County Career Technical Center's Real Estate Division is conducting its first online surplus property auction in partnership with GovDeals, a leading online marketplace for government agencies [1][5] - The auction features a 5-acre property with significant industrial potential, including a 100' x 200' metal shop building constructed in 1997, which includes office space, a showroom, and manufacturing area [3][4] - Bidding for the auction will open with a starting bid of $120,000 and will close on January 7, 2026, with a refundable bid deposit of $2,000 required from interested bidders [2][4] Group 2 - GovDeals specializes in the sale of surplus government and educational assets, including real estate, and has completed over $15 billion in sales to date [5] - The platform allows sellers to manage their listings with more control and lower fees compared to traditional auction solutions, enhancing the efficiency of surplus asset disposition [5]

Billings, Montana, Dec. 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bion Environmental Technologies, Inc. (OTC QB: BNET), a leader in advanced fertilizers produced from manure and other organic waste, announced they have executed a Memorandum of Understanding with Kimmeridge Energy Management Company, LLC, an alternative asset manager focused on the energy sector. The MOU outlines a preliminary framework to explore the use of Bion’s ammonia recovery technology at a large Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) facility. Under the MOU ...

Core Insights - The global Carbon Black Market is projected to grow from USD 26.17 Billion in 2025 to USD 38.54 Billion by 2033, with a CAGR of 4.97% from 2026 to 2033 [1][16] - The U.S. carbon black market is estimated at USD 10.22 Billion in 2025, expected to reach USD 14.82 Billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 4.77% [2][16] Market Drivers - The automotive industry's demand for carbon black, particularly in tire manufacturing, is a significant growth driver, as carbon black enhances tire performance, durability, and wear resistance [4][10] - The rise in electric vehicle (EV) production indirectly boosts the carbon black market, as EVs require high-performance materials [4] Market Segmentation - By Type: Furnace Black leads the market with a 40.24% share in 2025, while Acetylene Black is the fastest-growing segment with a CAGR of 7.80% [6] - By Grade: Standard Grade dominates with a 60.20% market share in 2025, and Specialty Grade is the fastest-growing segment with a CAGR of 6.85% [7] - By Application: The Tire segment holds a 67.80% share in 2025, with Plastics being the fastest-growing segment at a CAGR of 7.60% [8] - By End-User: The Automotive sector leads with a 64.30% share in 2025, while Electronics is the fastest-growing segment with a CAGR of 7.90% [9] Regional Insights - The Asia Pacific region is the largest market, accounting for over 54.20% of revenue in 2025, driven by high demand from automotive OEMs and tire manufacturing [10] - The Middle East and Africa are projected to grow at the fastest CAGR of 7.00%, fueled by industrialization and increasing automotive production [10] Major Players - Key players in the carbon black market include Cabot Corporation, Birla Carbon, Orion Engineered Carbons S.A., and Tokai Carbon Co., Ltd. [5][12] Recent Developments - Birla Carbon introduced Continua™, a sustainable carbonaceous material derived from post-consumer tires, enhancing sustainability in the industry [13] - Tokai Carbon Co., Ltd. collaborated with Bridgestone to develop eco Carbon Black from end-of-life tires, contributing to a circular economy [13]

当然，曝光行业"灰色地带"，挖出部分商家暗藏的"陷阱"，并不是否定这一行业，而是希望商家加强自律，严格标准，以优质服务推动行业健康发展。 随着天气越来越冷，不少人将自己穿之为难、弃之可惜的旧羽绒服，拿去店里翻新重制。旧羽绒服翻新，既省下了买新衣的钱，又充分利用了闲置的衣 物，可以说经济、环保与时尚三者兼得。但是，记者调查发现，这一新消费趋势之下，也藏着不为人知的"坑"。 翻新旧羽绒服，属于旧物再利用，是循环经济的一种。每位顾客提供的旧衣不同，需要的成品不同，又带有个性化定制的特点。同时，复杂的模式给监 管带来困难，缺乏统一的标准也让消费者难以鉴别、比较。在这样的情况下，假如商家热衷于通过给消费者"挖坑"来赚"快钱"的话，不光损害了商家自身的 长远发展，也伤害着整个行业的声誉。 比如，有些商家给顾客翻新的旧衣服里，却掺入劣质绒或飞丝（指碎羽毛丝）。还有的店家提供羽绒服衣壳面料没有任何吊牌、成分说明或生产厂家信 息，衣服防风防水等性能难以保证，还可能存在健康隐患。 街头巷尾的羽绒服翻新店铺，为大众的生活带来了便利，日益受到人们的欢迎。但是，"小生意"要有"大讲究"，鱼龙混杂、野蛮发展的现状必然会蚕食 行业公信力， ...

Group 1 - Vow ASA and its subsidiary Scanship received a purchase order worth EUR 29.6 million from a major European shipyard for equipment deliveries starting in July 2027 for two vessels [1] - The first vessel is scheduled to enter operation by the end of 2029, with equipment deliveries continuing throughout 2028 [1] Group 2 - The contract reinforces the long-standing cooperation between Vow ASA, the shipyard, and the cruise line, emphasizing a commitment to reliable and sustainable solutions [2] - Scanship technology will ensure that all wastewater on the ships is purified to meet the highest standards at sea, specifically for the Baltic Sea and Alaskan State waters [3] Group 3 - The waste management system enhances the circular economy on board, recovering valuable materials such as glass and aluminum [4] - Scanship's integrated clean ship solutions are designed to comply with maritime environmental requirements, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and prevent pollution [4] Group 4 - Vow ASA is a leader in wastewater purification and waste valorization in the cruise market, providing technology that enables industries to transition towards a fossil-free future [9] - The company offers advanced technologies that convert biomass, sewage sludge, plastic waste, and end-of-life tires into clean energy and low carbon fuels [7][9]