Automotive Industry’s Race to Sustainability: The Role of Sustainable Plastics
March 28, 2025 – The global automotive industry is racing towards a new phase of sustainability, with the environmental transformation of plastic materials emerging as a central topic. The extensive use of traditional fossil-based plastics in automobile manufacturing has triggered a series of challenges, including high carbon emissions, over-reliance on resources, and recycling difficulties. IDTechEx’s…
Indonesia’s First Food-Grade rPET Factory: ALBA Tridi Secures FDA Nod
March 28, 2025 – ALBA Tridi, a facility operated by ALBA Group Asia in Indonesia, has recently secured a “No Objection Letter” (NOL) from the U.S. FDA for the production of food-grade rPET. This significant certification not only heralds a new chapter for the Southeast Asian recycled plastics industry but also underscores ALBA Group’s ambitious…
Challenges Mount for Apple’s Affordable Plastic Watch SE
March 27, 2025 – Apple’s Plastic Apple Watch SE Hits Roadblocks in Development Renowned Apple analyst Mark Gurman has recently revealed in his PowerOn newsletter that Apple’s planned plastic version of the Apple Watch SE is currently facing significant challenges. This news stands in stark contrast to Gurman’s prediction last July, where he stated that…
Mastering the Craft: Insights into Automotive Masking Film Blowing
March 27, 2025 – Unveiling the Art of Automotive Masking Film Blowing: Material Selection and Technique Matter! In the realm of automotive maintenance, the process of blowing automotive masking films is akin to an art form, directly impacting the masking effect and user experience. So, how do you choose the right blowing film materials, and…
Ingeo Extend Platform: Revolutionizing Compostable Packaging Solutions
March 27, 2025 – Amid the global wave of sustainability, the packaging industry is actively pursuing innovations and applications of eco-friendly materials. Biobased and biodegradable materials, with their remarkable environmental friendliness, are emerging as the new darlings of the packaging sector. Recently, NatureWorks, a giant in biomaterial manufacturing, announced a significant breakthrough with the launch…
Plastic Bags and Food Safety: What You Need to Know
March 27, 2025 – The Hidden Dangers of Plastic Bags: A Closer Look at Safe Usage Plastic bags, a staple in our daily lives, can be found everywhere from vegetable stalls in markets to supermarket checkouts, and even in our fridges storing meat and fruits. However, behind this seemingly mundane item lies a potential health…
South Korea to Unveil New PP Recycling Standards
March 26, 2025 – South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy, through its Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS), has recently announced plans to develop and unveil standards for polypropylene (PP) recycling, aiming to boost plastic recycling efforts in the country. Since 2021, the South Korean government has been actively devising and…
Color Masterbatch: The Versatile Pigment Transforming Industries
March 26, 2025 – Color Masterbatch, a novel specialized pigment for polymer materials, finds extensive application across various industrial sectors. Here are the primary directions in which it is utilized. In the plastics industry, color masterbatch plays a pivotal role. On one hand, it serves as a versatile coloring agent for plastics such as polyethylene,…
A Step Forward in Plastic Recycling: trinamiX at the European Plastics Recycling Show
March 26, 2025 – trinamiX, a leading provider of mobile spectroscopic solutions and a subsidiary of BASF, is set to make a splash at the 2025 European Plastics Recycling Show (PRSE) in Amsterdam, Netherlands. At the event, trinamiX will showcase its versatile technology for identifying various types of plastics and textiles, marking a significant step…
From Challenge to Triumph: Gulei Petrochemical’s Journey to USI-2810
March 26, 2025 – Fujian Gulei Petrochemical has recently announced a significant breakthrough with the successful transition of its ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) plant to produce USI-2810, a specialized material for photovoltaic (PV) white films. This marks a solid step forward for the company in the realm of high-end chemical products. The Chemical Department II team,…