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Major Deal: Dow Chemical Offloads Soft Packaging Adhesive Biz to Arkema
December 4, 2024 – Dow Chemical Completes $150 Million Sale of Soft Packaging Adhesive Business to Arkema Global chemical giant Dow Chemical has announced the successful completion of the sale of its soft packaging composite adhesive business, part of its Packaging & Specialty Plastics division, to Arkema, a leading player in the global specialty materials…
Breakthrough at Tianjin Petrochemical: New High Melt Index PE Product Launched
December 3, 2024 – Tianjin Petrochemical has announced a significant breakthrough in the domestic polyethylene market with the successful development and inaugural production of PE-L H2799D, a new polyethylene product boasting the highest melt index in China. This remarkable achievement, with a melt index surpassing 150 grams per 10 minutes, not only fills a gap…
The Struggle for Sustainable Recycling in Southeast Asia
December 2, 2024 – Southeast Asia Grapples with Plastic Pollution Amid Recycling Challenges Southeast Asia is in the spotlight due to its pressing plastic pollution issue. The region’s lack of recycling infrastructure has become a major bottleneck in handling the massive influx of waste from developed countries. A 2023 study revealed that Indonesia, the Philippines,…
Struggling with Plastic Restrictions, Taiwan Postpones Comprehensive Ban to 2030
December 2, 2024 – Taiwan’s Environmental Authorities Admit Challenges in Achieving Plastic Restriction Goals In a recent public statement, Peng Qiming, the head of Taiwan’s environmental authorities, acknowledged that the ambitious goal of implementing a comprehensive plastic restriction by 2025 “may be difficult to achieve.” This admission has sparked widespread concern across various sectors of…
Pioneering Plastic Recycling Solutions: Wanrong Technology’s International Partnership
December 1, 2024 – Wanrong Technology Partners with Korean Eco-Firm to Advance Plastic Recycling Solutions In a landmark move, Wanrong Technology, a leading player in China’s solid waste resource utilization sector, has formally inked a cooperation agreement with a renowned South Korean environmental enterprise. The collaboration aims to deepen cooperation in the field of chemical…
BASF’s Ultramid® T7000 Bridges the Gap Between PA66 and PPA
December 1, 2024 – BASF has unveiled a groundbreaking PA/PPA blend, Ultramid® T7000, designed to bridge the market gap between PA66 and PPA, specifically tailored for replacing metal structural components. This innovative material, according to industry sources, boasts exceptional mechanical properties, outstanding dimensional stability, ease of injection molding, and a smooth surface finish, making it…
Green Transformation: JLR Introduces Eco-Friendly PU Foam in Car Seats
November 29, 2024 – Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has announced a significant breakthrough in collaboration with industry giants Dow and Adient, successfully tackling the challenge of closed-loop recycling of waste polyurethane (PU) seat foam. This innovative achievement enables the reintegration of recycled materials into the production process of new automotive seats, marking a substantial advancement…
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…