UpcomingEvents
From Plastic to PLA: Can the Bubble Tea Industry Solve Its Waste Dilemma?
July 17, 2025 – The bubble tea industry’s plastic footprint has reached alarming levels, with packaging waste emerging as the sector’s most pressing sustainability challenge. AsiaMB’s latest industry analysis reveals that beverage chains generated over 440,000 metric tons of waste last year – enough to fill 1,200 Olympic-sized swimming pools – with single-use plastics accounting…
From Globalization to Regionalization: The New Polyethylene Trade Order
July 3, 2025 – Polyethylene Trade Winds Shift as Regionalization Takes Hold The global polyethylene market is undergoing a tectonic realignment as trade barriers reshape traditional supply routes. AsiaMB analysis reveals a dramatic pivot toward regional trade blocs in what was once a truly globalized commodity market, with annual trade exceeding 100 million metric tons….
Urgent Action Needed: Microplastics Fueling Superbug Rise, Says Study
March 13, 2025 – The issue of microplastic pollution has escalated to alarming levels globally, emerging not just as a novel contaminant but also as a carrier for bacteria, playing a dubious role in the rise of superbugs. Groundbreaking research from Boston University reveals that exposing Escherichia coli (E. coli) to microplastics for just five…
Innovative Spray-Free ABS Material Transforms Refrigerator Production
February 17, 2025 – The refrigerator manufacturing industry is undergoing a materials revolution with the emergence of spray-free ABS material, bringing unprecedented changes to the sector. This innovative material, with its unique advantages, is quickly becoming the preferred choice for refrigerator manufacturers. Spray-free ABS material excels in simplifying the production process. Traditional sheet metal spraying…
Innovative Technologies Tackle Oil Fume Emissions in Rubber & Plastic Industry
February 11, 2025 – The rubber and plastic materials manufacturing industry inevitably generates oil fume emissions during its production processes, primarily stemming from kitchens, injection molding, and vulcanization procedures. To tackle this environmental challenge, the industry and external stakeholders have been exploring and adopting a series of innovative technologies, striving to ensure that emissions meet…
Groundbreaking Patent for Efficient Blow Molding Sheets from JiaChuang
February 8, 2025 – JiaChuang New Materials (Zhejiang) Co., Ltd. Unveils Groundbreaking Patent for Blow Molding Sheet Production JiaChuang New Materials (Zhejiang) Co., Ltd. has recently drawn industry attention with a new patent application. The company has submitted a patent titled “Efficient Production Processing Technology and Specialized Equipment for Blow Molding Sheets” . According to…
2025’s Important Dates and the Year of the Snake
February 8, 2025 – High-Voltage Cables: Exploring Eco-Friendly Disposal Solutions for a Sustainable Future High-voltage cables, often referred to as the “lifelines” of power transmission, play a crucial role in urban power supply, industrial production, and infrastructure development. However, as these cables age and reach the end of their service life, the issue of their…
The Science of Whiter Whites: Fluorescent Whitening in the Chemical Industry
January 23, 2025 – Unveiling the Secrets of Titanium Dioxide: How Fluorescent Whitening Agents Revolutionize the Pursuit of Pristine White In the vibrant world of chemicals, titanium dioxide, a pivotal white pigment, has always garnered significant attention for its unique properties. However, little known to many, this compound is not purely white but carries a…
Transport Challenges Prompt Japanese Beverage Makers to Switch to Square Bottles
January 2, 2025 – Japanese Beverage Industry Embraces Packaging Revolution Amid Transport Challenges The Japanese beverage industry is undergoing a significant packaging transformation, driven by new government regulations and the need to adapt to reduced truck driver working hours. In response to transportation challenges, numerous beverage manufacturers are considering a switch from traditional round plastic…
Caprolactam in China: Growth, Expansion, and the Path Ahead
December 4, 2024 – China’s Caprolactam Market: Growth, Expansion, and the Need for Innovation China’s caprolactam market has witnessed remarkable growth dynamics in recent years, with the apparent consumption soaring to 4.9795 million tons in 2023, marking a 16.68% increase from the previous year. Despite this surge, the self-sufficiency rate slightly declined to 98.81%. Notably,…
- 1
- 2