Ineos Inovyn launches global awards

Ineos Inovyn, a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) producer and global leader in the production of specialty PVC based in London, recently announced the return of the Inovyn Awards, which are held every three years to coincide with the K Fair—the world’s largest trade event for plastics and rubber.

According to Ineos Inovyn, the awards are designed to recognize pioneering ideas and showcase the vital role vinyl plays. “Our industry faces an increasingly challenging environment with growing geopolitical uncertainty,” the company says, “highlighting the need for new technologies, sustainability stewardship and strong leadership.”

This year’s categories feature Reaching Net Zero, which looks at examples of CO₂ emissions reduction, energy efficiency and the use of renewables; Circularity, which emphasizes the integration of recycled content and recycling design; and Performance & Design, which focuses on product improvement and the value of innovative designs.

“We are looking for brilliant examples of sustainability, innovation and challenging the status quo, that have the potential to make our industry stronger,” says Ineos Inovyn Business Director Arnaud Valenduc. “Previous winners range from multinationals to academics, and these awards are an exciting opportunity to help grow small ideas into global solutions.”

Ineos Inovyn says all entries will be judged by an independent panel of experts, and the winners will be revealed at the awards ceremony in Düsseldorf, Germany, on Oct. 9. Projects can be submitted through the company’s online entry form by May 30.