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LyondellBasell today announced that it has successfully completed the sale of select European #olefins and #polyolefinsassets , and the associated business and corporate functions, to AEQUITA as a key milestone in the company’s European strategic assessment. The transaction follows completion of required employee information and consultation processes and satisfaction of customary regulatory and closing conditions. The divestiture supports the company’s strategy to grow and upgrade the core by further concentrating on assets and businesses with durable competitive advantages and stronger long-term returns, while enhancing financial flexibility and supporting disciplined capital allocation. The assets sold in the transaction are located in Berre (France), Münchsmünster (Germany), Carrington (UK), and Tarragona (Spain). LYB will continue to operate its Advanced Polymer Solutions (APS) business in Tarragona. “This transaction represents a pivotal achievement in our transformation,” said...

BASF is expanding its certified compostable ecovio® portfolio with new grades that meet increasing recycling needs of flexible barrier packaging. The extended portfolio enables manufacturers of flexible packaging and brand owners to tailor barrier performance and end-of-life options like organics or paper recycling according to application functionalities, processing technologies and regulatory frameworks. The certified home-compostable ecovio® grades can be combined with each other to manufacture different barrier structures based on paper or plastic substrates, enabling the whole packaging to be as high-performing as established packaging solutions while at the same time significantly increasing sustainability. The portfolio is suitable for a wide range of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCGs) packaging, including food and beverages, personal care products, healthcare articles and pet food. The new ecovio® toolbox comprises ready-to-use solutions for different packaging te...

𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲'𝐬 𝐊𝐍𝐎𝐖𝐋𝐄𝐃𝐆𝐄 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐨 𝐁𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐡 In Singapore, everyday plastic waste is getting a second life — quite literally. Park benches are now being coated with melted shampoo bottles and other post-consumer plastics, creating a durable, colorful, and glossy finish that protects the wood from tropical heat and moisture. This isn’t just clever design. It’s circular economy in action: 🌱 Waste turned into value – Shampoo bottles and discarded plastics are transformed into functional urban furniture instead of ending up in landfills or incinerators. 🌞 Resilient and vibrant infrastructure – The coated benches withstand harsh weather, adding both color and durability to public spaces. ♻️ Visible circular impact – Residents can literally sit on a solution that keeps materials in use longer while promoting sustainability. Small ideas can have big messages. Singapore’s benches demonstrate that everyday items can become asset...

  𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲'𝐬 𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐅𝐔𝐋 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐭 📊🛠️ 𝟕 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 – 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 Quality improvement doesn’t always need complex tools… 👉 Sometimes, simple tools deliver powerful insights 💡 Here are the 7 Basic Quality Tools every professional must know 👇 --- 🔹 1. Check Sheet 📋 ✔ Simple format for data collection ✔ Captures defects at the source 👉 Use when: You need structured data collection --- 🔹 2. Flow Chart 🔄 ✔ Visualizes process steps ✔ Helps understand workflow clearly 👉 Use when: You want to analyze process flow --- 🔹 3. Pareto Chart 📊 (80/20 Rule) ✔ Identifies vital few vs trivial many ✔ Focus on high-impact problems 👉 Use when: Prioritizing major issues --- 🔹 4. Cause & Effect Diagram 🐟 (Fishbone / Ishikawa) ✔ Identifies root causes ✔ Supports brainstorming 👉 Use when: Finding reasons behind problems --- 🔹 5. Histogram 📶 ✔ Shows data distribution ✔ Helps understand vari...