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E COURSE: TSCA – Introductory course
Course Duration: Approx. 3 hours and 30 minutes Cost: $750 Access E Course > Course Overview The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) is the primary U.S. federal chemical control law. As such, it affects companies that manufacture, import, process, or use … Continued
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Navigating the EU BPA ban: Essential insights on plastic use in Industrial food contact applications
Presented by Eastman September 09, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. EDT Register now > Join Eastman for an in-depth webinar exploring the latest EU BPA ban under Regulation (EU) 2024/3190 and its implications for components used in food production equipment. This … Continued
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Lightweight Composites Help Vessev Launch its All-Electric Hydrofoil Boats
Vessev, an Auckland, New Zealand-based company, is seeking to redefine-based company is seeking to redefine sustainable marine transportation by leveraging lightweight composite technology to create its new, all-electric hydrofoiling boats. The first model –– the VS–9 –– is a 9-meter-long … Continued
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Biodegradable plastics take on global importance
Petrol-based plastics are present in many aspects of our daily lives, from clothing to food packaging. They are often left behind in the environment, where they degrade, breaking into thousands of tiny pieces that harm ecosystems and human health. Bioplastics … Continued
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