Strategic Merger: Shitian Expands Portfolio with Sumitomo Chemical’s Assets

December 21, 2024 – In a groundbreaking move, Shitian Technology announced on December 12, 2024, the successful completion of its comprehensive acquisition of Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd.’s (Sumitomo Chemical) polypropylene (PP) composites and thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) business in the Chinese market. With this strategic takeover, Shitian has also smoothly assumed control of production bases located…

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The Struggle for Consensus: Updates on the Global Plastic Pollution Treaty

December 21, 2024 – Global Plastic Pollution Crisis: Progress and Challenges in Crafting an International Treaty The issue of plastic pollution has emerged as a pressing environmental dilemma, posing significant threats to marine ecosystems and human health worldwide. In response to this global challenge, the international community, with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and…

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Global Trade Update: Tax Changes Impact Chinese Products and E-commerce Platforms

December 21, 2024 – Global Trade Landscape Shifts as Countries Implement New Tax Policies and Tariff Adjustments on Chinese Products and Foreign E-commerce Platforms In recent weeks, several countries have announced new tax policies or tariff adjustments on Chinese products and foreign e-commerce platforms, sparking widespread concern across the globe. The United States, through its…

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Bottle-to-Bottle PET Recycling in Turkey: Doğa’s Innovative Approach

December 18, 2024 – Turkey’s PET Bottle Recycling Industry Soars with Doğa’s Innovative Bottle-to-Bottle Recycling As global environmental awareness continues to rise, the PET bottle recycling industry is embracing new opportunities for growth, particularly in Turkey, where the trend of bottle-to-bottle PET recycling is becoming increasingly prominent. Among the pioneers in this green sector is…

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Circular Economy in Packaging: Liveo Research’s PET Blister Pack Gets Certified

December 18, 2024 – Liveo Research has made a significant stride in the packaging industry by securing certification for its One-Material PET Blister Pack (OMB) from Petcore Europe’s blister recyclability assessment platform. This achievement not only bolsters the drive for sustainability in the packaging sector but also underscores the importance of circular economy principles in…

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Revolutionizing PLA Production: Wuxi Nanda’s Major Technological Milestone

December 17, 2024 – Wuxi Nanda Achieves Breakthrough in PLA Material Technology Wuxi Nanda Applied Materials, located in the Circular Economy Industrial Park of Qianzhou Street, Huishan District, has made a significant breakthrough in polylactic acid (PLA) material technology, pioneering a green catalytic system and polymerization process technology in China. This enterprise, a product of…

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Exploring the Applications and Hurdles of Bioplastics in Australia

December 17, 2024 – As environmental awareness rises, the issue of plastic waste has become increasingly prominent, making the search for sustainable bio-based alternatives to traditional plastics a top priority. A recent research report released by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) highlights the challenges posed by unclear disposal labels for the widespread…

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Leading the Way: Lianke Technology’s Success in the Carbon Black Industry

December 17, 2024 – Lianke Technology, a leading player in the carbon black and silica products industry, has been making significant strides in product development, production, and sales, demonstrating robust market competitiveness and innovative capabilities. With a design capacity of 200,000 tons/year for silica and 225,000 tons/year for carbon black, the company’s products have gained…

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