Electric Vehicles Take Center Stage at New York Auto Show
The New York International Auto Show (NYIAS), dark for the last two years due to the pandemic, officially opened its doors to the general public at the Javits Convention Center in NYC last Friday (it runs until April 24).
The EU’s Emerging Power Generation Scenario
The invasion of Ukraine has caused various EU governments to focus on the need to reduce their dependency on Russian gas. In a plan released in March 2022 (REPowerEU), a blueprint was laid out to gain energy independence from Russia while, at the same time, strengthening and accelerating the transition to net-zero. European policy officials affirm that the move toward energy independence will take effect at “lightning speed.”
Sustainability Concerns Are Boosting Demand for Biopesticides, Biostimulants, and Biofertilizers
Protecting the environment has taken on global urgency, with the world increasingly focused on sustainability efforts. This has driven demand for global biopesticides, biostimulants, and biofertilizers.
Key I&I Market Trends Remain Strong Post-Pandemic
The pandemic accelerated key market trends in the industrial and institutional cleaning industry over the past two years, causing dynamic changes and driving growth. Today, these trends continue strong.
Here Are the Brightest Innovations We Saw at Professional Beauty London
Professional Beauty London’s first-ever hybrid event drew fewer attendees than in pre-COVID days, but it still wowed with a variety of offerings.
Salon Hair Care Markets in U.S. and Canada Prove Resilient
The salon hair care market has rebounded in both America and Canada after COVID-19-related downturns, but the latter had a much rougher road to recovery.
Upcycling in Europe: Food Waste Might Be in Your Beauty Products (and That’s a Good Thing)
Europe’s Cosmetics and personal care ingredients industries are putting a face on sustainability through “upcycling” — reusing waste materials or discarded objects to transform them into more valuable products.
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Here’s How Countries Around the Globe Are Handling Used Oil
While the quality of used oil is improving and benefitting both the re-refining industry and the environment in some regions (see our recent blog, Global Used Oil: What Are the Obstacles on the Road to Sustainability?), such is not the case globally. Many countries, such as Brazil, China, India, Germany, France, and Canada, consider used oil to be hazardous waste.
Braids, Beards, and Bronzing Boost the Comeback of Salons
Salon service revenues in the United States were up a whopping 23% in 2021 as the market recovered from pandemic-related closures.
Some of the bounce-back was expected — as calendars filled up with weddings and proms again, the need for services such as curling, special occasion hair styling, and makeup application resurfaced. Each of these services saw significant growth in both Canada and the United States. Additionally, the upcoming Kline PRO 2021 Annual Summary Report reveals other pockets of growth that reflect consumers embracing new trends and turning to self-care.
Global Used Oil: What Are the Obstacles on the Road to Sustainability?
The quality of used oil is improving — a positive for both the lubricant industry and the environment. The lubricant industry’s shift toward higher-quality base oils, such as Group II and III, results in higher-quality used oil generated at the end of its service life. This, combined with better collection practices and infrastructure, gives rise to better-quality feedstock for re-refineries and improved re-refined products. At the same time, driven by the global focus on sustainability and a circular economy, interest in used oil is growing, especially with regard to re-refining it to base oils.
