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Turkey’s Plastics Industry Shines at Plast Eurasia, Attracting Global Investors
December 25, 2024 – The 33rd edition of Plast Eurasia, Turkey’s premier plastic and rubber exhibition, concluded successfully on December 7th, marking a grand international exchange in the plastics industry. Held at the Tüyap Exhibition and Convention Center in Istanbul, the event was a colossal affair, spanning tens of thousands of square meters and drawing…
Innovation Drives Fujian Pigments to Global Prominence
December 24, 2024 – A bustling scene unfolds in the production workshops of a materials company in Fujian, where production lines are operating at full capacity. Bags of titanium dioxide are swiftly packed under the precise operation of fully automated packaging equipment, ready to be dispatched on their journey to international markets such as the…
Indonesia Launches Anti-Dumping Probe into Polypropylene Imports
December 24, 2024 – Indonesia’s Anti-Dumping Commission has officially announced the initiation of an anti-dumping investigation into Polypropylene Homopolymer (PP Homopolymer) imported from China, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Philippines, and South Africa. The products under investigation have been identified under the Indonesian tax code 3901.10.40. This measure marks not the first anti-dumping action…
Saudi Arabia Imposes Anti-Dumping Duties on PVC Coated Textiles from China and South Korea
December 24, 2024 – In a recent announcement, the General Authority for Foreign Trade of Saudi Arabia has unveiled its final affirmative decision in Case No. AD-23-2, imposing anti-dumping measures on polyvinyl chloride (PVC) coated textiles or fabrics originating from China and South Korea. The notice outlines the implementation of a five-year anti-dumping duty on…
New Study Highlights Severe Plastic Waste Problem in Apparel Production
December 23, 2024 – The global apparel industry is confronting a severe environmental challenge, as new research reveals that millions of tons of plastic waste are being discharged into the environment annually due to clothing consumption, with this figure projected to climb over time. A study conducted by North Carolina State University (NCSU) has shed…
Brewing Trouble: Study Warns of Microplastic Contamination in Popular Tea Bags
December 21, 2024 – Study Unveils Hidden Health Risks of Popular Tea Bags A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham has shed light on the concealed dangers lurking in the seemingly innocuous tea bags found on store shelves. The research, published in the latest edition of Environmental Chemistry, reveals…
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…
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…
Plastic Cap Color Masterbatch: Key to Sustainable Packaging Solutions
December 5, 2024 – As global concern over plastic waste intensifies, plastic recycling has emerged as an unstoppable trend. In response, a growing number of beverage packaging solutions are adopting connected cap designs to minimize cap disposal and enhance recycling efficiency. Notably, the European Union’s Directive 2019/904 mandates that, from July 2024, all plastic bottles…
Breakthroughs in Thermoplastic Composites: Teijin Carbon Fibers Leads the Way
December 4, 2024 – Teijin Carbon Fibers Announces Breakthroughs in Thermoplastic Composites Market Teijin Carbon Fibers, a global leader in carbon fiber production and formerly known as Toho Tenax Co., Ltd. in Tokyo, Japan, has recently unveiled its latest advancements in the thermoplastic composites market. As a long-standing pioneer in the carbon fiber industry, Teijin’s…