Europe’s 2031 Plastic Mandate Drives Innovation: Toyota Boshoku and ISONO Unveil High-Performance Recycled Automotive Plastics
May 23, 2025 – As the European Commission continues to tighten environmental regulations, particularly its revised plans for the End-of-Life Vehicles (ELV) Directive, the automotive industry is undergoing a green transformation. Under the new rules, all new vehicles sold in Europe must incorporate a specified proportion of recycled plastics by 2031, aiming to boost resource…
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…
Thailand and Indonesia Lead the Way with 2025 Plastic Waste Import Bans
January 4, 2025 – Thailand and Indonesia have firmly announced their commitment to banning the import of plastic waste entirely by 2025, in a bid to alleviate the pressure on plastic waste management and safeguard the environment. The Thai government unveiled this plan back in 2023, aiming to reduce the pollution of marine ecosystems and…
September 25, 2024 – Domestic Petrochemical Inventories Rise Amid Shifting PE Market Dynamics
September 25, 2024 – Domestic petrochemical inventories have witnessed a surge, with the total polyolefin stockpile of the two major oil companies amounting to 810,000 tons, marking an increase of 35,000 tons compared to the previous week. In the realm of Shenhua auctions, today’s linear auction volume stood at 950 tons, with actual transactions reaching…
France’s Recycling Revolution: A Game-Changer for Masterbatch Producers
June 12, 2025 – AsiaMB Exclusive: French AI Breakthrough Revolutionizes rPET Quality for Masterbatch Applications A groundbreaking collaboration between French recycler Nord Pal Plast (NPP) and technology leader TOMRA is setting new standards in PET purification. Their newly deployed AI-powered sorting system achieves unprecedented material purity levels – a development with significant implications for color…
Revolutionary FlexPod™ Packaging by Wipak Leads Yogurt Industry’s Green Transformation
November 14, 2024 – In a groundbreaking triumph for sustainable innovation, Wipak’s revolutionary FlexPod™ packaging solution has claimed the coveted Sustainability category award at the prestigious German Packaging Awards. This cutting-edge design, boasting over 95% PE content and meticulously engineered for seamless recycling, marks a monumental shift in the yogurt packaging industry, eliminating the need…
The Future of Functional Materials: Rare Earth Antimicrobials Shine
January 21, 2025 – Rare Earth Elements Shine in Polymer Materials as Antimicrobial Agents In the realm of chemistry, rare earth elements (REEs) exhibit a unique charm that is now being harnessed in the polymer materials industry in the form of antimicrobial agents. Featuring cerium, lanthanum, neodymium, and other REEs or their compounds as active…
From Lab to Landfill: Bluepha’s PHA Breakthroughs Tackle Global Plastic Crisis
May 19, 2025 – Amid escalating global plastic pollution and the pursuit of “dual carbon” goals, Shanghai Bluepha Biotechnology Co., Ltd., in collaboration with renowned academic institutions such as Fudan University and the University of Oxford, has achieved three pivotal breakthroughs in polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) biomanufacturing technology. These achievements include setting a new world record of…
The Complex Landscape of Carbon Black: Trends, Threats, and Triumphs
April 27, 2025 – As a crucial foundational material in the industrial sector, carbon black plays an indispensable role across numerous industries, and its industry dynamics have always been a focus of attention. Currently, the carbon black industry is evolving in a complex landscape, presenting both new opportunities and a series of challenges. The market…
From Shanghai to Semarang: Zhanchen’s Indonesian Factory Marks New Era in Global Coating Strategy
May 15, 2025 – Zhanchen New Materials Unveils Southeast Asia Expansion with Indonesia Production Hub Launch A pivotal milestone in Southeast Asia’s coating industry emerged on May 13 as Zhanchen New Materials officially commenced operations at its third overseas manufacturing facility in Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia. Strategically located within the Kawasan Industrial Park, the plant…