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Nice Declaration Marks Turning Point in Global Plastic Pollution Battle
June 16, 2025 – Global Plastic Governance Reaches Watershed Moment with Nice Declaration The international community has reached a pivotal juncture in addressing plastic pollution as 95 nations united to adopt the groundbreaking Nice Declaration during the 3rd UN Ocean Conference. This landmark document sets the stage for decisive negotiations in Geneva this August, aiming…
Polyamide Pioneer Haiyang Raises Capital to Fuel Next-Gen Materials Expansion
June 12, 2025 – Haiyang Technology (603382.SH) is set to make its stock market debut with an ambitious IPO that values the nylon specialist at 50.26 times earnings, reflecting strong investor confidence in China’s advanced materials sector. The Jiangsu-based company priced its shares at ¥11.50 each ahead of its Shanghai listing this week. As a…
Recycled Content Crackdown: Beverage Giants Face Hefty Fines in Washington’s Green Push
June 12, 2025 – Washington State has intensified its crackdown on non-compliant plastic manufacturers, issuing $277,000 in collective penalties to 23 companies failing to meet post-consumer recycled content mandates. The enforcement action highlights growing regulatory pressure on packaging producers to adopt sustainable practices. Leading beverage and consumer goods firms faced the steepest fines, with Arizona…
From Bonding to Unbonding: How New Adhesive Tech Impacts Masterbatch Circularity
June 12, 2025 – AsiaMB Exclusive: Israeli Breakthrough in Reversible Adhesives Could Revolutionize Plastic Assembly Researchers at Jerusalem’s Hebrew University have developed a game-changing adhesive technology that could transform how plastics are assembled and recycled. The innovation holds particular significance for the masterbatch industry, where bonding and disassembly processes often complicate material recovery. The novel…
Encapsys Goes Local: Milliken’s Singapore Gamble for Faster Asian Innovation
May 30, 2025 -Milliken’s Singapore Breakthrough: A Game-Changer for Asia’s Color Masterbatch Industry AsiaMB Exclusive – The color masterbatch sector is set to benefit from Milliken & Company’s strategic new Asian production hub. The global manufacturer’s first chemical plant in Singapore represents a $50 million investment that will reshape regional supply chains for performance-enhancing additives….
From New York to D.C.: The High-Stakes Tariff Showdown
May 30, 2025 – U.S. Trade Policy in Turmoil as Courts Clash Over Trump Tariffs The U.S. trade landscape remains uncertain after conflicting court rulings on controversial tariffs imposed by the Trump administration. In a dramatic legal reversal, the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals granted a temporary stay on May 29, just one day after…
Kingfa’s Green Solutions, Special Plastics, and Custom Materials Steal the Show at Polish Exhibition
May 26, 2025 – The highly anticipated 2025 PLASTPOL Poland Exhibition has recently kicked off, once again drawing the attention of the global chemical and materials sectors to Poland. At this industry extravaganza, Kingfa Sci. & Tech. Co., Ltd. made a stunning appearance at Booth B21 in Hall 5, comprehensively demonstrating how its innovative materials…
From Extruders to Eco-Solutions: Vietnam Plas Unites Global Leaders for a Circular Future
May 26, 2025 – Vietnam Plas 2025 Set to Ignite Global Plastics Innovation in Ho Chi Minh City The 2025 edition of Vietnam Plas, Southeast Asia’s premier plastics and rubber exhibition, is poised to open its doors at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center from September 17–20. Co-organized by Yorkers Exhibition Service Vietnam and VINEXAD, the…
From River Barriers to Circular Economy: How Nations Are Combating the 2 Billion-Ton Waste Crisis
May 23, 2025 – A recent report from the United Nations Environment Programme reveals a stark reality: the annual global production of urban solid waste has now exceeded 2 billion tons, with plastic pollution steadily wreaking havoc on Earth’s ecosystems. In this worldwide battle against “white pollution,” nations are deploying innovative strategies to chart new…
Tariff Cuts and Agricultural Deals: How the Ecuador-China FTA is Reshaping Trade Dynamics
May 19, 2025 -Since the Ecuador-China Free Trade Agreement (FTA) came into effect on May 1, 2024, Ecuador has solidified its position as the fourth Latin American nation to ink such a pact with China, unlocking unprecedented access to China’s dynamic market of over 1.4 billion consumers. The milestone agreement has since catalyzed a wave…