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Defense Mechanism Employed by Algae Can Effectively and Safely Inhibit Marine Fouling

Cerium dioxide nanoparticles block communication between bacteria and prevent the formation of biofilms.
February 12, 2017
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Chemists at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU), Mainz, Germany, have developed a method that reliably hinders hazardous seawater fouling and is effective, affordable and easy on the environment.


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UK Coatings Industry Welcomes Industrial Strategy Amidst Brexit Uncertainty

February 5, 2017
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The government of the UK recently announced its plan for implementing the long-awaited modern Industrial Strategy, which has been welcomed across the coatings industry, particularly given the cloud of uncertainty still surrounding Brexit.


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BCF Launches Next Phase of VOC Compliance Campaign

December 11, 2016
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As part of its VOC Compliance Campaign, the British Coatings Federation (BCF) hosted a training session for Trading Standards Officers.


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2016 BCF Awards Winners

Record Attendance at BCF Awards

December 4, 2016
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For the seventh consecutive year, records were set at the British Coatings Federation (BCF) awards dinner held on November 24 in Manchester.


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British Parliament Debates Solutions for Leftover Paint

November 27, 2016
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The British Parliament had a debate on how to create a circular economy for leftover decorative paint in the UK.


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BCF Launches PaintCare Website and Digital Campaign

October 2, 2016
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As part of its PaintCare program, the British Coatings Federation (BCF) has launched a new website and digital campaign that aim to help people in the UK make better use of their leftover paint.


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BCF Survey Reveals Barriers to Recycling Leftover Paint

September 25, 2016
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The British Coatings Federation (BCF) has unveiled the results of its 2016 PaintCare local authorities survey, which reveal the barriers to recycling leftover paint as faced by Household Waste Recycling Centres (HWRCs) across the UK.


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British Coatings Federation Issues Brexit Position Statement

June 28, 2016
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In a position statement issued today, the British Coatings Federation (BCF) commented on the Brexit results, in which the UK voted to exit the European Union.


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Survey Shows REACH to Have Significant Impact on SMEs

May 15, 2016
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Results from a recent survey by the European Paint Federation, CEPE, confirm that REACH 2018 will have a significant impact on the British Coatings Federation’s (BCF) members’ ability to innovate and on their competitiveness.


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Researchers Use Cyanobacteria for Production of Chemicals

April 10, 2016
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In order to manufacture chemical products, a high-energy input is required, which consumes fossil resources. At Germany’s Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB), two scientists are researching a resource-efficient and sustainable approach.


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