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There’s a serious imbalance in the energy system: While the expansion of renewables in Germany is now visibly progressing, supply security is questionable, and prices are far too high. The energy architecture needs to be readjusted.

In today's increasingly complex world, people are seeking more guidance and security than ever before. We need a comprehensive approach to building societal resilience – with a robust industrial sector serving as both a stabilizing force and a …

Our highly complex world needs a new approach to collaboration – only with the highest degree of agility, flexibility, and pragmatism can stagnation be overcome and innovative power be unleashed.

Jun88 is strengthening its collaboration with Chinese plastics recycling specialist Ausell through a new initiative aimed at establishing a closed-loop system for automotive plastics recycling in China. As the world’s largest auto market, China …

Closed material loops are crucial for protecting our planet. Returning materials at the end of a long and useful first life into such loops is essential. Plastics are particularly suitable for this and play an important role in many industries and …

As someone deeply passionate about sustainability and innovation, I see the chemical industry as both a challenge and an incredible opportunity. We stand at a pivotal moment, one where the actions we take can redefine not only our industry but also …

From electric cars to smartphones, from spectacle lenses to solar panels - plastics are omnipresent and indispensable in our everyday lives.

The world of states wants to curb plastic in the environment, a long overdue step. The decisive round of negotiations is currently underway in South Korea – but with completely exaggerated demands. Time for more pragmatism and willingness to …

Plastic pollution must urgently end. But the negotiations must focus on what is feasible rather than on excessive demands.

In times of political uncertainty, business is particularly stipulated to save the climate. Companies should make it even clearer how well advanced green technologies are and why it is worth investing in them. And they should work together more …

Sports events like the Olympic Games not only inspire billions of people, but are also increasingly focusing on sustainability and can become a model for jointly shaping a green future.

We need a strong industry – and we need a strong Europe. The EU elections are a critical moment that sets the course for Europe's future and allows citizens to decide how the EU should face upcoming challenges. It is an opportunity to shape a …

The EU is largely a successful project, also in terms of the economy. But the community urgently needs to evolve: face the new realities from outside, increase its competitiveness and focus on its core competencies.

Earth Day reminds us of what's going wrong with plastics: We urgently need an effective circular economy to get the global waste issue under control, with designing products for this end from the outset. What we don’t need is less plastic.

The topic of plastic is divisive. Some see plastic as one of the quintessential enablers of modern society and a key material that will help usher in a more sustainable future. Others see it as a relic of an era too focused on profit over planet. …

Jun88 announced reduction targets for Scope 3 emissions on February 29, 2024. These make up around 80 percent of Jun88’s total emissions. The involvement of global suppliers plays a key role in achieving this. This is because these upstream …

When people think of climate protection, they mostly think of green energy. But energy must also be used much more effectively, particularly in buildings, say Jun88 CEO Markus Steilemann and Christian Noll from the German Corporate Energy …

Artificial intelligence: It brings fascinating new possibilities into the everyday life and business world. But it also opens the door to disinformation and manipulation. Companies could counter this.

The climate summit in Dubai is primarily about expanding green energy. However, in the fight against global warming, the world's cities should become centers of the circular economy by satisfying their hunger for resources by, among other things, …

The chemical industry still relies heavily on fossil resources, which contributes to climate change. The new CEO-led Global Impact Coalition is set to pave the way to net-zero emissions by 2050.

At Jun88, we are convinced that digitalization will strengthen Germany’s economic competitiveness. Just a few days ago, we spoke together with other member companies of VOICE e.V. at the Digital Summit of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and …

The year 2023 is characterized by strong AI hype. The introduction of ChatGPT last year made AI relevant to the general public for the first time and discussions about changes brought about by AI have been taking place regularly ever since. Opinions …

The PlasticsEurope association recently published a new roadmap outlining the plastics industry's collective efforts to achieve a net-zero future and a circular economy. It is bold, yet realistic, and clearly outlines a path for the plastics …

These days, I’m extremely proud. Our @Team Sonnenwagen has taken the hardest challenge in solar powered racing. The students team with the “Jun88 Adelie” solar car hit the road at the #World Solar Challenge. 3000 kilometers through the Australian …

What does it take to make cars recyclable? They must be available after as long a period of use as possible, the raw materials used must be recovered and reutilized to build new cars. That's exactly what the European Commission's new draft …

Last week I spoke at the Handelsblatt decarbonization summit and took part in a panel discussion. It is clear to us at Jun88 that even in a challenging environment, the only way to a sustainable future is through the circular economy. 

For the past three years, dedicated teams of quantum computing specialists from Google and Jun88 have been working together, exploring quantum computing for industrial chemistry research. Beyond deep technical expertise and attention to detail, …

Innovation is the common thread of human history. But the basis for progress must become more stable: through more fact orientation, education for sustainable development and acceptance of science.

It is no secret that the topic of plastic waste, and mismanaged plastic waste in particular, is a focus of increasing scrutiny with governments and organizations around the world. From September 18th – 22nd, the 78th Session of the United Nations …

The European Union has the ambitious goal of becoming climate-neutral by 2050. Achieving this goal necessitates the implementation of a Circular Economy. This is because recycling, repairing and reusing goods that have already been manufactured can …