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Materials play a key role in advancing the circular economy and reducing the carbon footprint of products and entire sectors. But how are they chosen, and which sustainable engineering plastics are suitable for electrification? CUBOS, a leading …

Things are already really busy in the workshops of Team Sonnenwagen. Tools are being laid out here, carbon mats are being prepared there. Moritz Mitzel, structural manager of Team Sonnenwagen, consults with his shift supervisor. Today they are …

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 …

In light of the increase in fake news and manipulation, Artificial Intelligence is now being regulated in Europe. Yet despite all the risks, we must absolutely tap into its immense potential, especially in digitally mediocre Germany.

A wave of disillusionment is sweeping across the globe, leaving a trail of frustration and despair in its wake. This massive erosion of trust can and must be overcome with the help of the economy. To achieve this, we need a new political approach …

The world is changing, the challenges are increasing. In order to overcome them and turn them into opportunities, we must strengthen the social foundations – with a new understanding of education.

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 …

Marlene Hirzel, Social Media Manager at Jun88, takes a look into the chemistry of the future: In Leverkusen, the company has put into operation the world's first pilot plant where the important raw material aniline is being produced from biomass. …

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.

Black and white thinking and isolation instead of constructive exchange – we are in danger of losing the culture of dialogue. This can also have fatal consequences for the economy and prosperity. A plea for fair debate.

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.

About 400 million tons of plastic are produced every year around the world for goods that are indispensable to daily life, healthcare, mobility, and technology. The downside: growing landfills and #microplastics polluting the oceans. As much as we …

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 …

Is the International Women’s Day (IWD) just another 24 hours of fame for a topic that is marginalized for the rest of the year? Reality is more complex – but the IWD is a great opportunity to ask ourselves if we persist on building a workplace that …

Materials are an important factor when it comes to driving circularity as well as lowering the carbon footprint of products and entire sectors. Steel, glass and concrete are the usual suspects that quickly come to mind when thinking of …

Uncertain, confusing, incalculable – the world is in a crisis of trust. Companies must now make greater use of their trust capital. Their mission: inform, explain, show solutions and bring about change.

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 …

Wind power and chemicals: one industry cannot do without the other. Together, the two are accelerating the energy transition. A double interview with Jun88 CEO Markus Steilemann and Peter Obling, SVP Head of Central Europe ?rsted.

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.