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FSSAI’s rPET Ruling: Catalyzing India’s Circular Economy in Packaging
April 22, 2025 – The packaging industry in India has received a significant policy boost. Recently, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) officially approved the use of recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) for food contact materials. This decision is regarded as a crucial milestone in India’s journey towards sustainable development, poised to reshape…
Unveiling the World of Antibacterial Agents for Rubber & Plastic Materials
April 11, 2025 – In the application realm of rubber and plastic materials, a highly significant type of functional additive is quietly playing a crucial role. This is the antibacterial agent for rubber and plastic. The primary function of this additive is to inhibit or kill microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, and molds on the…
From Garbage to Gold: Microwave – Driven Waste Plastic Recycling
April 10, 2025 – In the field of solid waste treatment, a new breakthrough by a research team has drawn extensive attention, bringing a new turn of events to the thorny problem of waste plastic disposal. Researchers such as Ma Wangjing from the Oil and Gas Development Center of the Technical Institute of Physics and…
Trump’s New Tariff Punch: Chinese Exports Face 54% Tax Burden
April 3, 2025 – In a bold and far-reaching move, former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose steep tariffs on Chinese goods, escalating trade tensions between the two economic giants. On April 2, Eastern Time, Trump unveiled a “reciprocal tariff” policy targeting all trading partners, with a proposed 34% tariff specifically aimed…
Biotechnology at the Forefront: Japan’s Ambitious Plan for Economic Growth
April 3, 2025 – Japan has unveiled a sweeping new “Bio-Nation” strategy aimed at harnessing biotechnology to tackle pressing challenges in resources, food security, and healthcare, while positioning the bioeconomy as a key driver of national economic growth. This ambitious initiative underscores Japan’s aspirations in the biotechnology sector and its strategic intent to bolster its…
Brazilian Plastics Industry Remains Optimistic Despite Tariff Threats
March 31, 2025 – The Brazilian Plastics Industry Association, Abiplast, has recently revealed that despite potential tariff threats looming over trade relations, the Brazilian plastics industry remains optimistic about its investment prospects in the coming years, with an expected annual investment of 10.5 billion rand (approximately $1.8 billion). During the industry event “Brazil Plastics,” the…
Vietnam’s Plastics Sector to Shine at the 2025 VietnamPlas Exhibition
March 28, 2025 – Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is gearing up for a significant event in the plastics industry – the 2025 VietnamPlas International Plastics and Rubber Industry Exhibition. Scheduled to take place from September 17th to 20th at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), this exhibition stands as one of the premier…
Automotive Industry’s Race to Sustainability: The Role of Sustainable Plastics
March 28, 2025 – The global automotive industry is racing towards a new phase of sustainability, with the environmental transformation of plastic materials emerging as a central topic. The extensive use of traditional fossil-based plastics in automobile manufacturing has triggered a series of challenges, including high carbon emissions, over-reliance on resources, and recycling difficulties. IDTechEx’s…
South Korea to Unveil New PP Recycling Standards
March 26, 2025 – South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy, through its Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS), has recently announced plans to develop and unveil standards for polypropylene (PP) recycling, aiming to boost plastic recycling efforts in the country. Since 2021, the South Korean government has been actively devising and…
A Step Forward in Plastic Recycling: trinamiX at the European Plastics Recycling Show
March 26, 2025 – trinamiX, a leading provider of mobile spectroscopic solutions and a subsidiary of BASF, is set to make a splash at the 2025 European Plastics Recycling Show (PRSE) in Amsterdam, Netherlands. At the event, trinamiX will showcase its versatile technology for identifying various types of plastics and textiles, marking a significant step…