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Trend-Setting With Servo Systems for Worldwide Injection Mould Tooling

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Trend-Setting With Servo Systems for Worldwide Injection Mould Tooling

Servomold GmbH & Co. KG celebrates 25 successful years as a specialist for the automation of injection mould tools. The company’s roots go back to May 1998, when Bianca and Thomas Meister founded Exacon Verwaltungs GmbH in their home in the Odenwald region of Germany, offering services related to the design and development of injection moulds. Still under their management today, their company, with 28 employees, is now one of the world’s most innovative and efficient developers, manufacturers and suppliers of servo systems for injection moulding. Despite its eventful history, Servomold has remained true to its Odenwald location.

Changes point the way to today’s success
The series of changes of location and name during the past quarter of a century reflects the steady and consistent development from the sparsely equipped but highly skilled “basement child” of the early days to its current status. This was followed as early as 1999 by the development and patenting of the tunnel gate inserts, the founding of Exaflow GmbH & Co. KG and the move to larger local premises. With the change of name to i-mold GmbH & Co. KG and the next move, which was again due to the lack of space, the distribution of hot runner systems also started in 2004. Five years later, the company moved on to the historic town of Michelstadt. There, in 2011, Thomas Meister founded Servomold GmbH & Co. KG, whose products were distributed by i-mold.

2016 was finally the starting point for the construction of today’s modern and spacious company building on the outskirts of Erbach. There, 620 m² of office space including seven CAD workstations and 300 m² of hall space today offer a friendly and light-flooded working environment for the employees in development, quality assurance, sales and administration. With its own production facility and state-of-the-art machine tools, Servomold has since been supporting external partners while contributing to short delivery times.

In 2017, both parts of the company were merged into the then i-mold GmbH & Co. Servomold initially remained merely the brand name of the product line. This changed fundamentally in 2022, after it became clear to Thomas Meister that the future lay and would continue to lie in servo automation. The consequence was the change of name to Servomold GmbH & Co. KG.

Servomold focuses on servo-electric unscrewing systems and linear actuators for efficient, clean and safe injection moulding production.

Modern and continuously growing
Today Servomold is a medium-sized, continuously growing company and an internationally experienced partner of the plastics industry. The company name stands for a growing number of standardised and individual solutions for servo-electric and thus clean, space-saving realization of rotary and linear movements. The applications range from individual threads in technical plastic parts to linear slide and core pull movements to multi-cavity cap moulds. One of the consistently talented and excellently trained employees is Lucas Meister, project manager – and son of the entrepreneurial couple, who ensures continuity.

www.servomold.com

 

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Reducing Ecological Footprint With Tosaf’s Dedicated Foaming Agents

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Reducing Ecological Footprint With Tosaf’s Dedicated Foaming Agents

With chemical foaming agents for thermoplastic materials and intensive advice on their selection and use, Tosaf helps users meet the urgent demand from society and legislation for greater sustainability. Foamed plastics reduce the consumption of raw materials, which can also offer cost benefits, and their insulating properties can help reduce the use of energy. Sink marks can be avoided to a large extent, minimizing rejects even if there are high demands on surface quality. At the same time, foaming has no effect on recycling behaviour. Hence, the recyclability of the plastics in the materials cycle is maintained.

Tosaf’s foaming agent portfolio includes endothermic and exothermic types with application-specific advantages for a wide range of thermoplastics. For all of them, the production of foams with uniform cell size and consistent material properties requires a great deal of experience in choosing the right foaming agent as well as in process optimization. As a leading manufacturer of additives and colors, Tosaf provides comprehensive support in matching the foaming agent to the plastics and additives used and in optimizing customer-specific foaming processes. In this way, the company helps its customers bring products to market quickly and avoid production problems.

Endothermic, exothermic or both
Endothermic agents absorb energy in the process. They are usually based on sodium bicarbonate, possibly in combination with a weak acid, e.g. citric acid. When exposed to heat, they release carbon dioxide. They are considered safe to use, are approved for food contact, and usually require relatively low temperatures for activation.

In this group, Tosaf offers three main grades that differ in terms of the amount of gas yield and foam characteristics. Accordingly, the applications range from thin-walled films and molded parts with high surface quality such as small parts for the electric and electronics industry as well as PP tapes, to XPS and XPE trays for food packaging as well as small technical parts, to large and thick-walled parts such as waste containers, pallets, and garden furniture.

 

Exothermic foaming agents release energy in the process and combine a high foaming effect with very good dispersibility. They are usually based on azodicarbonamide. The company also offers tailor-made solutions for the exothermic types, for example for construction foams, non-food contact products as well as sewage pipes. Also available from Tosaf are combined exothermic and endothermic foaming agents in one concentrate. These have been developed for PVC applications such as sheets, profiles and pipes.

Beyond foaming agents, Tosaf’s portfolio includes other additives that can contribute to greater sustainability, including antioxidants, moisture and odor absorbers, processing aids and chain extenders.

www.tosaf.com

 

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OFRU Solvent Recycling Systems are Awarded IECEx Certification

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OFRU Solvent Recycling Systems are Awarded IECEx Certification

Innovation in Environmental Protection

OFRU, a leading global manufacturer of environmentally friendly and efficient solvent recycling systems, announces that its solvent recycling systems have successfully passed the IECEx audit.

This certification is a significant step towards even wider recognition and application of this technology, which enables waste disposal costs to be reduced by up to 96% through the reuse of soiled industrial solvents and makes an active contribution to environmental protection.

At the beginning of the press release, the IECEx certification, which confirms the high-quality standard of OFRU recycling systems, is presented. We then look at the features and benefits of the recycling systems before concluding by highlighting the positive contribution to environmental protection and emphasising the global reach of OFRU.

IECEx certification as a quality seal for OFRU recycling systems

Following a successful TÜV audit pursuant to the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), OFRU has achieved the IECEx quality standard IEC/TS 60079-46. This standard specifies requirements for the design, construction, assembly, testing, inspection, marking, documenting, and assessment of equipment assemblies for use in explosive atmospheres. .The complete ASC-series of solvent recycling systems meets the quality requirements with regard to constructional safety “c” for the assembly of the unit components. The IECEx certification shows that OFRU recycling systems meet the highest international safety standards and thus build confidence among clients, investors, and employees.

Powerful and environmentally friendly recycling systems for solvents

The solvent recycling systems of the ASC- series by OFRU are based on the distillation principle, which involves separating liquid flammable solvents such as acetone, thinner, ethyl acetate, toluene, and numerous other solvents from impurities. By reusing these purified solvents, industrial companies can save significant costs in terms of disposal while reducing environmental impact.

The process of the ASC-series enables industrial companies to reduce their disposal costs by up to 96% while at the same time processing solvents in an environmentally friendly manner. The plants are used worldwide and thus significantly contribute to global environmental protection. “The recycling systems by OFRU not only enable cost savings through efficient solvent recycling, but also contribute to the sustainable use of resources”, explains an OFRU spokesperson.

The IECEx certification highlights the high technological standard OFRU implements in its distillation plants. The success of the audit illustrates the consistent implementation of safety and quality in all areas of the company and is a reflection of the recognition and reputation that OFRU enjoys worldwide. Customers, investors, media, and the public can be confident that OFRU recycling plants provide them with a safe and environmentally friendly solution for solvent reuse.

www.ofru.com

 

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Borealis Supports Kindernothilfe in Improving the Lives of Disadvantaged Children and Their Families in Mumbai, India

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Borealis Supports Kindernothilfe in Improving the Lives of Disadvantaged Children and Their Families in Mumbai, India

Borealis announces its support of Kindernothilfe, a development cooperation and child rights organization which is working to improve the lives of some of India’s poorest people, waste pickers.

The city of Mumbai, India, produces up to 10,000 tons of garbage every day, which is mainly dumped on one of three landfill sites. Govandi is the oldest dump in Mumbai and the fifth largest in the world. It attracts thousands of unemployed people, who earn a living by picking through the waste and selling what they find. An estimated 1,300 children live around and work at the dump site. They work under the toughest conditions, and their lives are characterized by poverty, illness, malnutrition, and a lack of clean water and medical care. The children have no time for school, and the area suffers from many social problems, including violence, drugs, unemployment, sexual abuse, discrimination against women, child marriages, and child trafficking.

Borealis, through its Social Fund, supports Kindernothilfe and its long-standing local partner, Karunya Trust, in a project that aims to empower these children and their parents so they can lead a healthy life in dignity. This is achieved through a holistic program tackling all aspects that usually keep them in the vicious circle of poverty, violence, and exploitation.

Through the project, Kindernothilfe and Karunya Trust provide basic health services and daily meals, improving people’s health and their life chances. Having enough healthy food gives children the energy they need to follow their lessons in school, so they can obtain an education and professional qualifications. In turn, this will give them the chance to find a better job, such as an apprenticeship, which leads to a self-determined and more dignified life. Another major aspect of the program is the empowerment of girls and women by creating awareness about child rights and gender equality as well as assisting victims of violence and domestic abuse. Equally important is the education of households on how they can reduce the amount of waste being dumped on the landfill by pre-sorting and recycling it instead.

The project plays an important part in community life, working alongside social workers and the community authorities, as well as collaborating with government agencies, universities, colleges, schools, and volunteers. The project’s child protection committee, children’s parliament and mother’s group are all significant community pillars.

“Borealis believes that good education is key to finding a decent job that enables a self-determined and dignified life,” says Thomas Gangl, CEO Borealis. “For this reason, Education & Social Integration is one of three focus areas for the Borealis Social Fund. We are delighted to support Kindernothilfe and Karunya Trust with this important work, which changes the lives of some of India’s most disadvantaged children and their families.”

“Kindernothilfe is strongly committed to facilitating child rights and fighting exploitative child labor worldwide. We are grateful to have gained Borealis as a dedicated partner to improve the living situation of marginalized children in Mumbai during the next years, “says Gottfried Mernyi, CEO Kindernothilfe Austria.

www.borealisgroup.com | www.borealiseverminds.com

 

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Food Paper Packaging With Recycled Content Created by Mondi and Syntegon

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Food Paper Packaging With Recycled Content Created by Mondi and Syntegon

  • Mondi and Syntegon have teamed up to develop new recyclable paper-based
    packaging for dry food products.
  • Mondi’s EcoVantage kraft paper using recycled fibres utilised for dry food packaging for the first time.
  • Packaging approved for food contact by the ISEGA.

Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper, has partnered with Syntegon, a manufacturer of process and packaging machinery, to develop a recyclable paper packaging solution using recycled fibres for dried foods such as flour, sugar and pasta.

The packaging uses Mondi’s award-winning EcoVantage kraft paper which has been approved by ISEGA for the entire food packaging sector. EcoVantage is made from recycled and responsibly sourced fresh fibres and was previously mainly used for paper shopping bags. Mondi’s commitment to investing in research and development and its successful collaboration with industry players has enabled it to expand its application, meeting consumer’s growing demand for paper-based packaging.

Mondi supplies EcoVantage rollstock to Syntegon who then applies spot coating to create dust-tight, heat sealable packaging that eliminates contamination throughout the entire product lifecycle – from production to the consumer’s home. Syntegon’s unique technology ensures that only the minimum amount of sealing agent needed is used. The versatility of their technology ensures protection of powdered food goods and packaging strength which is recyclable in existing paper streams.

The development of these new packaging solutions illustrates a key element of Mondi Group’s MAP2030 targets – by using recycled fibres EcoVantage kraft paper prevents waste, keeps materials in circulation and is recyclable in existing paper waste streams, as evidenced by Mondi’s Recycling Lab.

Elisabeth Schwaiger, Head of R&D and Intellectual Property Flexible Packaging, Mondi, says: “Thanks to the close partnership with Syntegon and our extensive technical expertise and knowledge of paper, we can support our customers in making more sustainable choices. With high recycling rates of paper and the use of wood as a renewable material, we are delivering a packaging innovation that embraces resource efficiency, waste reduction and recyclability.”

Torsten Sauer, Director Sustainability at Syntegon, adds: “It is our goal to create sustainable packaging solutions with the minimum environmental impact possible. With paper packaging that is both recyclable and containing recycled material we are making a big step towards closing the circularity loop for primary food packaging.”

www.mondigroup.com

 

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SABIC to Showcase at The Smarter E Europe 2023 its Growing Portfolio of Specialty Materials to Support Energy Advancements

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SABIC to Showcase at The Smarter E Europe 2023 its Growing Portfolio of Specialty Materials to Support Energy Advancements

SABIC, a global leader in the chemical industry, will highlight at The smarter E Europe 2023 (Booth #B6.115) its innovative material solutions well-suited for the electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE), battery, solar and wind industries. SABIC’s specialty resins, compounds, and copolymers – including bio-based, recycled and upcycled solutions – can make a meaningful contribution to sustainability, performance enhancements and new designs for applications across these rapidly expanding sectors. As an example of this effort, at the show SABIC will be launching new LNP ELCRES CRX grades that can provide a combination of flame retardance (FR) and impact and chemical resistance to EVSE components. SABIC’s materials, backed by expert application design, development, and support services, can help customers achieve their goals and build a brighter energy future.

“The smarter E event provides a great opportunity to demonstrate SABIC’s strong commitment to the solar, wind, vehicle electrification and energy storage industries in Europe,” said Marco Dalmino, director, Customer Fulfillment, EMEA, SABIC. “Our specialized materials aim to address shortcomings of incumbent solutions, expand design freedom, deliver enhanced properties, and enable the growth and adoption of new energy technologies.”

Material Solutions in Key Energy Markets

At The smarter E Europe, SABIC will display a wide variety of applications that illustrate the benefits of specialty thermoplastics in four critical energy markets: EVSE; batteries, fuel cells and other energy storage systems; photovoltaic/solar; and wind and foam.

EVSE

A robust charging infrastructure is a key enabler for the wider adoption of electric vehicles. As consumers demand ubiquitous access to public charging stations, improved reliability and faster charging speeds, new materials can help provide greater safety, extended durability, and higher performance. SABIC thermoplastics can deliver excellent resistance to impact, UV light, chemicals, and weather, as well as enhanced electrical and FR properties.

Parts to be exhibited include:

  • EVSE enclosures made with LNP ELCRIN EXL series and new LNP ELCRES CRX compounds, which offer low-temperature ductility, UV stability, improved chemical resistance and non-chlorinated/non-brominated flame retardance
  • EV charging connectors molded from LNP ELCRIN EXL series and LNP ELCRES CRX materials, which provide dimensional stability, chemical resistance, and good electrical properties
  • Light guides and light indicators using LNP LUX-C series resins, which offer customized transmission rates and diffusion colors
  • Displays featuring high ductility and enhanced scratch and chemical resistance, thanks to the properties of LNP ELCRES DMX series and LNP ELCRES SLX series materials

Batteries, Fuel Cells, and Other Energy Storage Systems

Vehicle electrification on a massive scale, together with the continued shift to renewable energy generation, calls for new storage and distribution solutions. A spectrum of batteries, from household to industrial level, will be required. Different battery chemistries will play a role, including conventional lead and lithium as well as hydrogen. SABIC’s specialized materials can help enable new designs, improve energy density and efficiency, and reduce weight.

Components to be exhibited include:

  • Housings and enclosures made with LNP ELCRES CX compound, featuring higher heat, hydrolytic stability, and better chemical resistance vs. standard flame-retardant polycarbonate/acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (PC/ABS) blends
  • Extruded sheets and profiles made with new LNP ELCRES CRX9016E compound,
    featuring a combination of flame, impact, and enhanced chemical resistance
  • Fuel cell and battery stack components, such as gaskets, bipolar plates, current collectors, and casings, which use ULTEM resins and films and LNP compounds
  • Sulfonated polyphenylene ether (sPPE) membranes for potential use as ion-exchanging separators for flow batteries and fuel cells. These membranes are believed to offer high ion conductivity at lower crossovers, along with improved durability
  • Bipolar plates for battery and fuel cell stacks, which can potentially benefit from LNP STAT-KON compounds that deliver light weight and high conductivity

Photovoltaic/Solar

The transition from 1.0 Kv to 1.5 Kv photovoltaic systems promises efficiency improvements and potential system cost reductions. However, this trend is driving stricter performance and safety standards: in particular, high CTI performance (UL PLC0 and IEC MG 1) to withstand 1,500 system volts. SABIC developed a new LNP EXL copolymer resin that meets both these requirements while delivering low-temperature ductility, good dimensional stability and durability, and excellent heat and weathering resistance.

Parts to be displayed:

  • 1.5 KV solar connector made with LNP EXL9334P copolymer resin, featuring a high CTI (PLC0) and TUV certification
  • Junction box for solar panels made from NORYL resin to provide durability and safety

Wind and Foam

To boost the power output of wind turbines, designers are creating longer rotor blades. These longer blades pose manufacturing, transport, installation, and cost challenges. One solution is segmented rotor blades, including morphing versions. Regardless of the design, weight is a critical issue for longer blades. SABIC’s foam solutions can help support weight reduction efforts in wind blades. They also deliver value in EV battery packs, where they offer lightweight impact protection and thermal management.

Showcased applications will include:

  • Wind turbine bus bar holder molded from ULTEM 2400 foam, offering flame retardance, impact resistance and recyclability vs. incumbent thermoset resins
  • NORYL and ULTEM foam boards used in EV battery pack components to deliver weight-out and resistance to impact and heat

Sustainable

SABIC continues to expand the scope of its sustainable product offering, which includes chemically upcycled materials, compounds containing post-consumer and post-industrial recycled (PCR and PIR) content, and renewable bio-based compounds and resins, many of which are certified under the ISCC PLUS program. These materials can help energy customers reduce their carbon footprint and support circularity.

www.sabic.com

 

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Archroma and COLOURizd Collaborate to Make Fashion More Sustainable

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Archroma and COLOURizd Collaborate to Make Fashion More Sustainable

Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, is teaming up with COLOURizd, a global innovator specializing in sustainable textile dyeing technologies, to set a new standard for the eco-friendlier production of sustainable textiles.

The new collaboration will enable fabric mills and brands to combine Archroma pigment coloration solutions with the COLOURizd QuantumCOLOUR yarn-coloring technology to produce high-quality, high-performance textiles with maximum consumer appeal and minimal environmental impact.

“Archroma is committed to advancing the fashion and textile industry with sustainable solutions that are safe, efficient and enhanced,” Joaquin Femat, Director, Printing Market Segment, Textile Effects Division, Archroma, said. “As the preferred supplier of pigment coloration solutions for QuantumCOLOUR we are proud to join COLOURizd in challenging industry conventions to make textile and fashion production better for brands and mills, people and our planet.”

“With a mission to revolutionize the textile industry through groundbreaking and eco-friendly solutions, COLOURizd is pleased to partner with Archroma to champion clean and simple yarn coloring. We are reimagining textile coloration in partnership with leaders like Archroma because we believe in a future where fashion is accessible, affordable and sustainable,” Jennifer Thompson, Chief Executive Officer at COLOURizd, said.

Conventional fiber-reactive methods of dyeing cellulosic and synthetic yarns are multi-step resource-intensive processes that use up to 95 liters of water per kilograms of colored yarn and discharge approximately 94 liters of effluent.

In contrast, the innovative QuantumCOLOUR process injects pigment and a binder directly into the yarn, using only 0.95 liters of water per kilograms of colored yarn while producing zero effluent. This represents an unprecedented reduction of 98% in water consumption alongside zero wastewater discharge, zero discharge of harmful chemicals, 73% decrease in carbon footprint and 50% reduction in energy use.

With Archroma, textile manufacturers and apparel brands can add further value to the QuantumCOLOUR process with tailor-made system solutions, including JUST COLOR. This formaldehyde-free pigment coloration system is based on Archroma’s revolutionary Printofix pigment dispersions and Helizarin binders to deliver exceptionally soft fabrics with high fastness and durability, while also enabling energy and chemical savings and higher productivity.

www.archroma.com

 

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Vydyne AVS receives 2023 Ringier Technology Innovation Award in Plastics Industry

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Vydyne AVS receives 2023 Ringier Technology Innovation Award in Plastics Industry

Ascend Performance Materials’ Vydyne AVS has been named a winner at the 2023 Plastics Industry Ringier Technology Innovation Awards. Terry Yuan, Ascend’s Asia commercial director, accepted the award at a ceremony held by Ringier in Shanghai on June 7.

“We are honored to be recognized among so many innovators,” Mr. Yuan said. “Vydyne AVS, a new engineered material developed by our e-mobility application development engineers and polymer scientists, is effective at damping high-frequency vibrations at the source, while also providing structural support.”

Novel Polyamide Anti-Vibration System Technology
Specifically designed to damp noise, vibrations and harshness while also providing enough rigidity for structural applications, Vydyne AVS improves cabin sound and reduces part weight. Vydyne AVS dampens vibrations better than traditional PA66, especially at the higher frequencies of EV motors. And the team at Ascend developed physical validation tests for predictive models.

In third-party testing, Vydyne AVS was three times more effective at damping than standard PA66, and 20 times more effective than aluminum.

Vydyne AVS is being used in the Cadillac LYRIQ, which has been dubbed “crypt-quiet” and “the quietest car I can remember driving” by the press. The LYRIQ sports an electric AC compressor mounting bracket made with Vydyne AVS.

Ascend has designed a new platform and method to physically validate FEA-predicted resonance as well as durability and maximum load. Using computer-aided engineering (CAE), Ascend’s dedicated team works with customers on mold flow analysis, NVH testing, thermal cycling simulation and material, science and process support.

Learn more about Ascend at www.ascendmaterials.com

 

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Circular Polymers by Ascend Launches Cerene Certified Post-consumer Recycled Polymers and Materials

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Circular Polymers by Ascend Launches Cerene Certified Post-Consumer Recycled Polymers and Materials

Nylon 6, nylon 6,6, polypropylene, PET and calcium carbonate are available through the company’s proprietary carpet recycling process

Circular Polymers by Ascend, a market-leading recycler of post-consumer carpet, today announced the launch of Cerene, a line of recycled polymers and materials made from the company’s proprietary carpet reclaiming technology. Cerene is available as polyamide 6 and 66, PET, polypropylene and calcium carbonate as a consistent, sustainable feedstock for many applications, including molding and compounding.

Recycling experts from Circular Polymers will be showcasing Cerene at Compounding World Expo on June 14-15 at the Messe Essen in Germany, joining Essetiplast by Ascend at Stand A525.

Ascend Performance Materials, a fully integrated producer of durable high-performance materials and the majority owner of Circular Polymers by Ascend, is known for its innovations in nylon 6,6. Cerene will continue that legacy with offerings in nylon 6,6 while also bringing to market recycled polymers such as nylon 6, PET and PP.

“Customers around the globe are seeking consistent and reliable post-consumer recycled materials,” said Maria Field, business director of Circular Polymers by Ascend. “Cerene is mechanically recycled using a process that minimizes our carbon footprint and environmental impact.”

Circular Polymers by Ascend converts post-consumer carpet into fiber and pellets. The company uses a proprietary process in its California-based facilities to achieve unparalleled efficiency in recycling, successfully providing a new life for virtually every component of the carpet and backing. The company has redirected 85 million pounds of carpet from landfills into new goods since 2018.

 

Ascend has a sustainability strategy based on three pillars: empowering people, innovating solutions and operating without compromise. The company recently announced two new efforts to reduce the carbon footprint of its products.

Circular Polymers’ industry recognition includes the Plastic Industry Sustainability Innovation award, Innovation Showcase award from the Association of Plastic Recyclers, Arrow Award from the California Product Stewardship Council and Processor of the Year award from the Carpet America Recovery Effort.

www.circularpolymers.com

 

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Award-Winning Innovations in Mood-Boosting Skin Care

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Award-Winning Innovations in Mood-Boosting Skin Care

The face is a window to the soul. As social animals, humans are very adept at reading moods and even signs of illness or well-being just by the look on someone’s face. Eyes play a big part, but so does the skin. Flushed or pale, vibrant or dull – how we feel is almost instantly expressed in our complexion. The existence of such a brain-to-skin axis is backed up by science and even helps explain why some skin conditions can have mental origins. As studies show, however, this also works in reverse: healthy skin can positively affect our mood. This led Clariant to develop its holistic concept dubbed »The Joyologist.«. It involves skin care formulations and entire beauty routines that soothe the skin and the mind.

»Self-care is hugely important, especially in a world full of troubling news that affect our mental well-being,« says Amandine Werle, a marketing specialist for Clariant Actives & Natural Origins and one of the minds behind The Joyologist. »Consumers look for ways to take better care of themselves, and beauty rituals are big part of that. Treating your skin with products that provide sensations of comfort can help improve the mood by stimulating the release of feel-good molecules such as serotonin and melatonin. This, in turn, positively impacts the skin and starts a virtuous cycle.«

Roots and sunshine
Rootness Mood+ is one recent innovation by Clariant that takes full advantage of this effect. It is based on a natural active ingredient obtained from the roots of Sanguisorba officinalis using patented Plant Milking technology. The plant, more commonly known as the great burnet, is used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for its hemostatic, astringent properties and to help promote healing. (»Sanguisorba« literally means »blood stauncher« in Latin.) However, Rootness Mood+ makes use of a different effect: as studies trials have shown, root extracts from Sanguisorba officinalis help trigger the skin’s photoreceptors and promote the uptake of vitamin D.

Vitamin D plays a key role in the production of certain hormones. Around 90% of the human daily requirement in vitamin D is produced in the skin and triggered by exposure to sunlight. That is why natural light provides essential health benefits, from warding off seasonal affective disorder (SAD) to improving sleep. However, with modern lifestyles tending towards ever more time spent indoors, it is estimated that around 75% of the world’s population is already deficient in vitamin D.

Sanguisorba Roots.

Proof in the lab
The idea behind Rootness Mood+ is to use root extracts from Sanguisorba officinalis to enhance the beneficial effects of sunlight on human skin. To test this idea, Clariant’s research team, based in Toulouse, France, first treated skin explants in the lab with Rootness Mood+ under artificial sunlight. They found that specific photoreceptors and transporters for vitamin D within the cells were activated, and that it also led to an increase in serotonin and melatonin by 55% and 120%, respectively.

A subsequent clinical study enrolled 36 female participants between ages 30 and 50, all reporting low mood and presenting a dull facial complexion. »The trial was conducted as a double-blind study by a contract research lab as an independent third party using two randomized groups,« explains Adam Buso, formulation specialist for Clariant Actives and Natural Origins. Twice daily, one group of participants applied a product containing 1% Rootness Mood+ to their entire face, while the other group used a placebo. Over the course of about a month, the researchers documented skin and mood effects using questionnaires, visual assessments, lab tests, and even an electroencephalography (EEG) device that measures certain brainwaves related to relaxation.

A boost on the go
The effects were astounding: relaxation levels, as recorded by the EEG device, increased by 279% for the study group, while there was no change observed among the control group. »This mood-boosting effect is equal to that of a yoga session,« Buso explains. 73% of volunteers reported feeling refueled after using the product containing Rootness Mood+ compared with 50% using the placebo. There were visible improvements to the skin complexion and a significant decrease in carbonylated proteins, a group of stress-related compounds found in the outermost layer of the skin that are known to cause a dull complexion.

Based on these findings, Clariant has developed the »Feel-Good Magic Stick.« This aqueous gel stick makes it particularly easy to apply Rootness Mood+ whenever you feel the need for a boost in well-being. The stick contains additional actives such as B-Circadin, which helps re-synchronize the skin cell’s biological clock, and HerbEx Curcuma Extract, which increases the skin’s stress resilience.

Going deeper
»While our stick is something you can use any time and on the go, we also have solutions that target the need to relax more deeply, for example, after a long and busy day,« says Bruna Aline Da Silva Merigiolli, formulation specialist for Clariant Actives and Natural Origins. She was involved in developing what Clariant calls the »Forget-It-All Relaxing Mask.« The main active ingredient here is Clariant’s Beracare CBA a unique blend of copaiba oil and passion fruit seed oil.

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Copaiba oil is extracted from the resin of the copaiba tree native to Brazil. »It is particularly rich in β-caryophyllene, a phytocannabinoid known to interact with the skin’s endocannabinoid system,« Merigiolli explains. This allows it to modulate cellular signals to reduce irritation and calm the skin. According to recent trials, it does so even more effectively than cannabidiol or CBD-based products, which have recently grown in popularity but are derived from actual cannabis plants and are increasingly scrutinized by regulators. Plus, the actives found in Beraca CBA also help to rebalance the sensitive skin microbiome by down-regulating certain bacteria linked to inflammation. »The Joyologist,« with its holistic approach to skincare and mood-boosting science, proves that beauty really is more than skin deep.

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