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Several relevant associations in both Korea and Japan are refuting developments on potential restrictions which would hamper fire safety by penalizing flame retardants (FRs), substances which play an essential role in protecting people’s lives and property from the threat of fire by either preventing or slowing down ignition.
An example of actions taken in this direction is the industry meeting organized...
07 November, 2023
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With the growth of Electric Vehicle industry in India, there has also been an increase in fire incidents. There is an urgent need to fortify our fire safety standards to counter the impact of such fires.
Introduction
Over the past decade, India has witnessed significant growth in the electric vehicle industry, with major automotive manufacturers launching a range of electric vehicles (EVs),...
07 November, 2023
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In late April, Abichama met with representatives from the Ministry of the Environment and Ibama to discuss the issue of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and deliberate on concrete actions to eliminate the release of these pollutants into the environment, specifically focusing on Deca-BDE - Decabromodiphenyl Oxide.
The meeting represents a convergence between the private industry and government agencies. By bringing together...
27 June, 2023
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There is an increasing adoption of flame retardants in India owing to growing demand in key industries and several regulations put into place by the government.
The demand for flame retardants (FRs) in India has been on the rise in recent years, driven by several factors such as increasing awareness of fire safety, growth in the construction and electronics industries, and...
27 June, 2023
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Abichama recently visited the campus of Mauá Technology Institute, located in São Paulo, Brazil with the goal of strengthening their relationship with one of the most relevant university centers in the State and discussing partnership possibilities. This is part of Abichama and BSEF’s constant efforts and commitment to provide students and future decision makers with relevant information on fire safety...
27 June, 2023
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ICL Group, a BSEF member and global leader in specialty minerals gave a presentation at the Going Green CARE INNOVATION 2023 conference in Vienna from 8 to 11 May.
Bringing together leading international experts on environmental design, circular economy and resource efficiency among others, the event served as an important platform for discussions on how innovative industries active in the electric...
27 June, 2023
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Could you introduce yourself?
I’m Chris Faulkner the CTO at Agilyx and have been in the sustainability sector throughout my career with a focus on stewardship.
As a technology leader could you comment on why Chemical recycling helps drive a cleaner more circular economy?
Today, the manufacture of plastics is primarily reliant on extracted oil and natural gas. Chemical recycling allows us to...
27 June, 2023
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BSEF, together with dss⁺, a leading provider of operations management consulting services in the field of sustainability, conducted a study on the impact of brominated flame retardants (BFRs) on the recycling of Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) plastics in Europe [1].
The study reveals a significant decline in the levels of polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE), identified as a Persistent Organic...
27 June, 2023
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In a draft rule published on 7 December 2022, the Washington State Department of Ecology proposed new restrictions and requirements for substances included in ten categories of consumer products. The proposal notably restricts the use of organohalogen flame retardants (OFRs) – which ensure fire safety – in electric and electronic products with external plastic enclosures such as televisions.
Organohalogen flame retardants are used...
31 January, 2023
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