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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…
From Coating to Robot: Jotun’s $3.2M Fuel-Saving Solution Gets Industry Nod
June 11, 2025 - Jotun’s Breakthrough Hull Cleaning System Earns Industry-First Certification In a landmark moment for marine antifouling technology, Jotun’s SeaQuantum Skate coating and HullSkater robotic cleaning system have received the world’s first Enhanced Antifouling Type Approval from Lloyd’s Register. The certification, announced at Nor-Shipping 2025, validates the integrated solution’s ability to maintain hull…
BASF Consolidates PA66 Supply Chain with Full Alsachimie Acquisition
June 11, 2025 - BASF Takes Full Control of Alsachimie in Strategic PA66 Move In a decisive step to strengthen its polyamide 66 (PA66) value chain, BASF has announced the acquisition of DOMO Chemicals’ 49% stake in their Alsachimie joint venture. The deal, expected to close by mid-2025 pending employee consultations, will give BASF 100%…
Smart Fibers, Smarter Manufacturing: Inside China’s Next-Gen Nylon Production Facility
June 11, 2025 - Jiangxi Shenhua New Materials Leads Nylon Fiber Revolution with 5G Smart Manufacturing In a quiet industrial revolution unfolding in Jiangxi Province, Shenhua New Materials has emerged as a trailblazer in China’s textile transformation. The company’s cutting-edge 5G smart workshop in Ruijin Economic Development Zone represents the future of nylon fiber production,…
NTC Reopens Anti-Dumping Probe on PVC Imports from Asia
June 11, 2025 - Pakistan Launches Second Sunset Review on PVC Resin Anti-Dumping Duties Pakistan’s National Tariff Commission (NTC) has initiated a second sunset review investigation into anti-dumping duties imposed on suspension-grade polyvinyl chloride (PVC) resin imported from China, South Korea, Thailand, and Taiwan. The review, announced in Notice No. 50/2016/NTC/PVC/SR-II/2025, follows an application filed…
Indian Brand Duroflex’s Eco-Innovation: From Waste PET Bottles to High-End Mattress Textiles
June 6, 2025 – Indian mattress brand Duroflex has unveiled a major environmental achievement: transforming 2 million discarded PET plastic bottles into premium mattress fabrics through innovative technology. This breakthrough provides a new paradigm for plastic waste recycling and highlights the company’s leadership in sustainable development. To commemorate this milestone, Duroflex showcased a turtle sculpture…