Krones-Powered Recycling Plant Sets New Standard for Food-Grade rPET Production
June 12, 2025 – AsiaMB Exclusive: Europe’s PET Recycling Revolution Reaches New Heights with Belgian Mega-Facility Belgium has entered a new era of circular economy with the inauguration of its first state-of-the-art PET bottle recycling plant in Filao. The joint venture between bottled water leader Sources ALMA and environmental services giant Veolia represents a €50…
Mitsubishi, Mitsui, Asahi Kasei Lead Japan’s Chemical Sector Transformation
June 12, 2025 – AsiaMB Insight: Japan’s Chemical Giants Pivot Toward Specialty Materials in Historic Restructuring Japan’s chemical industry is undergoing its most significant transformation in decades as major players aggressively reposition themselves in the global market. Leading corporations including Mitsubishi Chemical, Mitsui Chemicals, and Asahi Kasei have unveiled sweeping operational overhauls that signal a…
Domestic Transparent ABS Innovation Boosts China’s Polymer Independence
June 12, 2025 – AsiaMB Exclusive: Chinese Breakthrough in Transparent ABS Resins Shakes Up Global Masterbatch Market Tianjin Dagu Chemical Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Bohai Chemical Group, has achieved a major technological milestone with the successful industrialization of its self-developed transparent ABS resin (MABS) using emulsion graft bulk SAN blending technology. This advancement positions…
Portugal’s IMG Group Invests €30M in Lithuania’s Sustainable PET Film Plant
June 11, 2025 – Portugal’s IMG Group Launches Groundbreaking PET Film Plant in Lithuania AsiaMB reports Evertis, a subsidiary of Portugal’s IMG Group, is making a strategic €30 million investment to establish an advanced PET film manufacturing facility in Lithuania’s Klaipėda Free Economic Zone. The project, backed by a €25 million loan from the European…
New Law in Indonesia: Companies Must Recycle as Much Plastic as They Produce
June 11, 2025 – Indonesia Mandates Plastic Packaging Takeback in Environmental Policy Overhaul AsiaMB reports Indonesia is revolutionizing its approach to plastic waste management by transitioning from voluntary to compulsory producer responsibility schemes. Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq announced at the Bali World Environment Day summit that manufacturers will soon be legally required to collect…
Ethiopia Declares War on Plastic Waste: New Law Brings Harsh Penalties
June 11, 2025 – Ethiopia Enacts Groundbreaking Plastic Ban with Severe Penalties In a bold environmental move, Ethiopia has implemented one of Africa’s strictest prohibitions against single-use plastic bags through its newly passed Dry Waste Management and Disposal Proclamation. The legislation introduces unprecedented penalties, including fines up to 20,000 Birr (US$1,100) for businesses and potential…
The New Contender: Chinese Injection Molding Machines Outperform European Giants
June 11, 2025 - Chinese Injection Molding Technology Breaks Into European Manufacturing Stronghold In a strategic coup for China’s plastics machinery sector, Tederic’s advanced NEO·H1700II two-platen injection molding machine has been successfully commissioned at a flagship Spanish manufacturer – marking the first time European production lines have adopted Chinese-origin equipment from this class. Engineering Breakthroughs…
From Plastic to Metabolite: Scientists Trace PLA’s Surprising Path Through Living Systems
June 11, 2025 - Breakthrough Study Reveals Hidden Journey of PLA Microplastics in Mammalian Systems A landmark study from China’s National Center for Nanoscience and Technology has decoded the metabolic fate of polylactic acid (PLA) microplastics, challenging assumptions about biodegradable plastic safety. Key Discoveries Using cutting-edge isotopic tracing, Professor Chen Chunying’s team documented how: “PLA…
Circular Economy Breakthrough: How China is Upcycling Fishing Nets into Premium Fabric
June 11, 2025 - From Ghost Nets to Runway Fashion: Chinese Firm Pioneers Circular Textile Revolution A Zhejiang-based innovator is transforming discarded fishing nets into premium sustainable fabrics, creating an unlikely bridge between ocean conservation and high-end fashion. The Tech Behind the Transformation Yingruite Renewable Materials has cracked the code on marine plastic upcycling: “Each…
Soil Crisis: Fungal Solution Emerges Against Microplastic Pollution
June 11, 2025 - Fungal Breakthrough Offers Hope in Fight Against Microplastic Soil Pollution A groundbreaking study led by China’s Kunming Institute of Botany has uncovered the cascading effects of microplastics on agricultural ecosystems while identifying a potential fungal solution. The international research team’s findings reveal alarming impacts on soil health and crop productivity, alongside…