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Wichita¡¯s Lower Arkansas Water Reclamation Facility (LAWRF) is the largest wastewater plant in the state of Kansas, treating the wastewater of the surrounding population and using the resultant dewatered sludge to help the local crops to grow. When a problem with struvite scale build-up was causing low throughput and increased downtime, the company turned to Kemira to identify the cause of the issue and see where performance improvements could be made.

Combating microbe content in fiber-based food packaging is no picnic. Look beyond biocides and learn from our top experts what role chemistry and operations play in ensuring the safety and purity of hygienic board.

Outi Gr?nfors, Principal Scientist at Kemira, discusses her work and how chemicals can help keep microplastics out of our water.

As you would expect, any packaging material that comes into contact with your food has to comply with much stricter hygiene regulations than the box your new shoes come in. The chemicals used to give food packaging its strength and stop it from leaking should stay in the packaging and not migrate into your food. But how do we help packaging manufactures ensure their products are safe?

What could be better on a hot summer¡¯s day than cooling down with a cone or tub of your favorite ice cream? But when picking the package out of the store freezer, have you ever thought about the invisible chemical magic that makes sure your tasty treat stays safe to eat, in one piece, and looking irresistible?

Today, everyone talks about the importance of recycling and the need for circular-economy thinking ¨C and many of us faithfully sort our garbage into paper, plastic, metals, and so on. But how green is recycling in reality?

Elsa Olmos, Analytics Manager at Kemira, likes nothing more than finding the missing piece of the puzzle that solves a problem or creates a new solution. She and her team are able to find answers for even the toughest of problems ¨C including those whose solution is almost imperceptibly small.

As society faces up to the realities of climate change and its far-reaching consequences, sustainability and circular-economy thinking are high on the list of priorities for many investors and analysts. Read on for insights into the ¡®new normal¡¯ of socially responsible investing.

Kemira is helping customers in the fiber-based industry to discover new opportunities through continuous development projects.

Focusing only on the lowest unit price might not always produce the savings you're after. It also doesn't guarantee improvements in water and sludge treatment processes. That's why interest around alternative procurement approaches grows.