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Mount to Coast Unveils Eco-Friendly Ultra-Running Shoes with BASF’s ecoflex BMB
November 29, 2024 – Hong Kong’s renowned running shoe brand, Mount to Coast, has recently made a groundbreaking move by incorporating BASF’s ecoflex BMB bioplastic into its ultra-running shoe line, unveiling the innovative CircleCELL midsole. This pioneering step marks a significant shift towards replacing traditional Polyether Block Amide (PEBA) materials. The ecoflex biopolymer by BASF,…
Cost Concerns Force SK Geo Centric to Halt Plastic Recycling Project
November 28, 2024 – SK Geo Centric Halts Plastic Recycling Plant Project in France Amid Cost Concerns In a surprising turn of events, SK Geo Centric, a subsidiary of Korean energy giant SK Innovation, has announced the decision to halt plans for a joint plastic recycling plant in France. The news has sparked widespread industry…
From Waste to Bottle: The Journey of the World’s First Bio-PET
November 27, 2024 – A groundbreaking collaboration led by PET resin manufacturer Indorama Ventures, along with six industry giants, has recently introduced the world’s first bio-based PET bottle. Pioneering the application of this innovative product, Japanese beverage giant Suntory Group has incorporated it into selected production lines. The initial batch of bio-PET bottles, totaling 45…
Global Chemical Shakeup: Asahi Kasei Closes Thai Factory
November 27, 2024 – In a significant move, global chemical giant Asahi Kasei has announced plans to shut down its joint venture factory in Thailand, which produces acrylonitrile (AN), methyl methacrylate (MMA), and ammonium sulfate, among other products. According to a resolution passed at Asahi Kasei’s shareholder meeting, its subsidiary, PTT Asahi Chemical Co., Ltd….
Plastic Pollution Crisis: INC-5 Kicks Off with High Stakes and Tight Deadline
November 26, 2024 – With Just a Week Left to Secure New Global Plastic Pollution Agreement, INC-5 Kicks Off in South Korea As the countdown to November 25, 2025, looms large, marking the deadline for nations to forge a new international pact on plastic pollution, the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) has…
Boosting Output: Syensqo’s Plan to Increase Polysulfone Production
November 25, 2024 – Syensqo, the high-performance materials business spun off from the former Solvay, has announced a significant expansion plan. The company revealed that it will increase production at its Udel® polysulfone (PSU) polymer manufacturing line in Marietta, Ohio, aiming to boost output by over 25%. This move complements Syensqo’s recent expansion project at…
New Hope for PFAS Pollution: KQGZ Super Organic Photoreductant
November 23, 2024 – A groundbreaking scientific achievement has emerged from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), where Professor Kang Yanbiao and his research team have successfully developed a super photoreductant named KQGZ. This innovation enables the efficient degradation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), including Teflon, under low-temperature conditions. PFAS, often…
Nippon Holdings Consolidates Indian Footprint After Share Repurchases
November 22, 2024 – Nippon Paint Holdings Completes Repurchase of Indian Subsidiaries Nippon Paint Holdings Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Nippon Holdings) has officially announced the completion of the repurchase of shares in two significant Indian paint manufacturing companies, reintegrating them into its fold as subsidiaries. The transaction was finalized on November 16, 2024….
From Waste Bottles to Colorful Fabrics: Jiangsu Peipu’s Green Transformation
November 22, 2024 – The production process of recycled polyester fibers boasts various methodologies, among which the physical method stands out due to its efficiency and environmental friendliness. This approach transforms waste polyester materials into raw materials ready for direct melt spinning through sorting, cleaning, and drying processes. Teng Daojin, the production manager of Jiangsu…
Pioneering Biogas Development: A Tripartite Partnership
November 22, 2024 – BASF, Shanghai Gas under the Sheneng Group, and Shenji Environmental Technology have recently inked a memorandum of understanding (MOU), marking a deep collaboration in the biogas sector. This strategic move aims to propel the market application and international certification of biogas, jointly exploring sustainable solutions to accelerate the development of the…