Mount to Coast Unveils Eco-Friendly Ultra-Running Shoes with BASF’s ecoflex BMB
November 29, 2024 – Hong Kong’s renowned running shoe brand, Mount to Coast, has recently made a groundbreaking move by incorporating BASF’s ecoflex BMB bioplastic into its ultra-running shoe line, unveiling the innovative CircleCELL midsole. This pioneering step marks a significant shift towards replacing traditional Polyether Block Amide (PEBA) materials. The ecoflex biopolymer by BASF,…
Global Maritime Reps Agree on 2025 Action Plan to Combat Marine Plastic Litter
February 21, 2025 – The 12th Session of the IMO’s Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention Concludes Successfully in London. From January 27 to 31, representatives from the global maritime industry converged to deliberate on effective strategies to prevent and combat marine pollution. During the session, the sub-committee reached a broad consensus on the draft “2025 Action…
APAO: The Next Big Thing in the Plastic Industry
October 28, 2024 – The plastic industry is witnessing a shift, as a novel type of plastic known as Amorphous Poly Alpha Olefin (APAO) gradually emerges from the shadows, capturing widespread attention with its unique properties and vast application potential. Traditionally, plastics like Polyethylene (PE) and Polypropylene (PP) have dominated the market due to their…
Bio – Degradable and High – Tech: Tongchuan’s Dual – Engine Project Growth
April 20, 2025 – In the production workshop of Shaanxi Zhongyu New Material Technology Co., Ltd. in Yaozhou District, Tongchuan City, the rumble of machinery fills the air. Workers skillfully operate the equipment as bags of fully biodegradable plastic bags and eco-friendly disposable tableware roll off the production line in an orderly manner, presenting a…
Calcium Carbonate: A Key Ingredient for Enhanced Adhesive Performance
August 15, 2024 – Calcium carbonate plays a pivotal role in the adhesives industry. By incorporating an appropriate amount of calcium carbonate powder, the adhesive properties and stability of glues can be significantly enhanced. The microfine structure and porous nature of calcium carbonate increase the contact area between the adhesive and the material being bonded,…
From Paper Folds to Supermaterials: Princeton’s Metabot Uses Magnetic Dipoles for Wireless-Controlled Deformation
May 21, 2025 – A research team at Princeton University, led by Prof. Glaucio H. Paulino, has drawn inspiration from ancient origami art to develop an innovative structure called “metabot”—a supermaterial robot featuring unique “chiral” unit cells that can be remotely controlled via electromagnetic field commands to perform complex movements like twisting and contracting. According…
The Versatile Furoic Acid: From Food to Pharmaceuticals
February 19, 2025 – Furoic Acid, an organic acid with the chemical formula C6H10O5 and a molecular weight of 162.14, is making waves across multiple industries with its unique properties. Derived from the fermentation and extraction of rice bran or grain residues, furoic acid boasts antioxidant and antibacterial effects, shining brightly in the food, pharmaceutical,…
Taiwan Pioneers Global Plastic Recycling with Bold Goals and Policies
January 18, 2025 – Taiwan Leads Global Plastic Recycling Efforts with Ambitious Goals and Innovative Policies Taiwan stands out in the global plastic recycling sector, boasting one of the highest plastic recycling rates worldwide. In 2019, the island’s plastic recycling rate hit an impressive 51%, with plastic containers achieving a remarkable recycling rate of 97%…
The Struggle for Sustainable Recycling in Southeast Asia
December 2, 2024 – Southeast Asia Grapples with Plastic Pollution Amid Recycling Challenges Southeast Asia is in the spotlight due to its pressing plastic pollution issue. The region’s lack of recycling infrastructure has become a major bottleneck in handling the massive influx of waste from developed countries. A 2023 study revealed that Indonesia, the Philippines,…
Inner Mongolia’s Baofeng Leads Global Coal-to-Olefin Innovation with Full-Scale Production
May 15, 2025 – Baofeng Energy’s 3 Million-Ton Olefin Project in Inner Mongolia Reaches Full-Scale Production, Redefining Coal-to-Olefin Industry Standards In a significant milestone for the global coal-to-olefin sector, Baofeng Energy’s 3 million-ton olefin project in Inner Mongolia, the world’s largest single-plant coal-to-olefin facility, has officially entered full-scale production, achieving a daily output exceeding 9,000…