Chemical Industry Journal - Issue 34

Chemical Industry Journal

Shedding light on the stories that shape the future of the UK chemical industry and supply chain.

Published Apr 30, 2024

Read the latest and biggest news and insights from across the UK chemical industry in Chemical Industry Journal - Issue 34.

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Issue 34 | Featured news:

The chemicals industry: a barometer for clean energy transition

Outputs of chemicals in the U.S. are contracting and will continue to do so well into 2024. But there is hope – a rebound is projected for 2025. The top three opportunities from a global perspective include demand for sustainable alternatives, digital transformation and advanced materials for the high-tech industry. Olaf Gierlichs-Steffens, senior underwriter at Atradius, weighs in on why we should be paying close attention to the industry.

The UK’s chemical industries largest ever ChemUK Expo

The CHEMUK 2024 EXPO will return this 15th & 16th May to the NEC, Birmingham. CHEMUK continues to grow, with over five hundred exhibitors expected for this year’s event.

Avoiding ‘chemical cocktail’ of waste in UK supply chain

Ninety five percent of all manufactured goods across the world rely on a chemical process. So, when talking about sustainability and the circular economy, it is impossible to thoroughly dissect these topics without discussing the chemical industry.

Scientists use laundry detergent enzyme to recycle single-use plastics

Scientists at King’s College London have developed an innovative solution for recycling single-use bioplastics commonly used in disposable items such as coffee cups and food containers.