International Experts Converge in Sri Lanka for Agricultural Microplastics Exchange
February 28, 2025 – Sino-British Agricultural Microplastics Project Ignites Vibrant Academic Exchange in Colombo From February 13 to 16, an academic exchange meeting focusing on the Sino-British Agricultural Microplastics Project was enthusiastically held in Colombo, the capital of Sri Lanka, injecting strong momentum into the project’s in-depth advancement. Led by Academician Zhang Fusuo and Professor…
Recycled Plastics: A Booming Market with High Demand
February 28, 2025 – Innovative Processing Breathes New Life into Recycled Plastics Recycled plastics, a vital component of plastic recycling, are being revitalized through innovative processing techniques. This process entails not only physical treatments like shredding with mechanical blades but also encompasses a series of meticulous operations such as melting, pelletizing, and modification, aimed at…
Study Reveals Potential Health Risks of Plastic Food Containers
February 28, 2025 – New Study Unveils Potential Link Between Plastic Takeout Containers and Congestive Heart Failure A recent study conducted by Chinese researchers has shed light on a potential connection between plastic takeout containers and congestive heart failure. This peer-reviewed research provides further scientific evidence on the health risks associated with the use of…
Major Policy Shift: Indonesia Bans Plastic Waste Imports from New Year
February 28, 2025 – Indonesia Announces Complete Ban on Plastic Waste Imports from New Year’s Day 2025 In a major policy shift, the Indonesian government has announced that it will fully terminate the import of plastic waste starting from January 1, 2025. The significant decision was unveiled by Environment Minister Hanif on November 1, 2024….
Future Bio Pioneers New Plastic Revolution with Biomass Vitrimer
February 28, 2025 – Future Bio Emerges with Revolutionary Bio-Manufactured Plastic Future Bio, a company founded by veterans of Jay Keasling’s lab, a pioneer in international synthetic biology, has unveiled a groundbreaking new plastic called Biomass Vitrimer with a recycling rate of up to 95%. According to Wang Zilong, co-founder and CEO of Future Bio,…
Imitation Fibers: The Future of Textile Industry Innovations
February 27, 2025 – Innovations in Imitation Fibers Make Them Ideal Alternatives to Natural Fibers The textile industry has been witnessing a surge in the popularity of imitation fibers due to their unique structures and properties. These functional fibers, through special processing or modification of synthetic fibers, can rival or even surpass natural fibers in…
RadiciGroup and Lone Star Ink Agreement for Global Business Expansion
February 27, 2025 – Lone Star Fund XII, L.P., an affiliate of the US private equity giant Lone Star, has officially signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Specialty Chemicals and High-Performance Polymers business segment of Italy’s RadiciGroup. Since its establishment in 1941, RadiciGroup has grown from its headquarters in Bergamo, Italy, to become a…
Recycled Fishing Nets and Engine Oil Find New Life in LEGO Tires
February 27, 2025 – The LEGO Group has unveiled an eco-friendly innovation that is set to revolutionize the toy manufacturing industry: new tires made with over one-third recycled materials. These materials, sourced from discarded fishing nets, ropes, and engine oil, mark a significant step towards sustainability for the LEGO Group. The new tires have already…
Semiconductor Safeguard: Luen Thai Plastics’ PPH Ultrapure Piping Systems
February 27, 2025 – Luen Thai Plastics, a leading player in the petrochemical industry, has made significant strides in addressing long-standing challenges within the sector through its innovative RTP glass fiber reinforced composite pipes. The petrochemical industry accounts for 18% of total industrial energy consumption, and traditional metal piping systems have historically hampered the sector’s…
Specialty Carbon Black Producer Junyu Aims for Aerospace Market
February 27, 2025 – Inside the central control room of Xinjiang Junyu New Material Technology Co., Ltd., personnel are seen remotely managing critical parameters of large reaction furnaces through a state-of-the-art DCS system, ensuring a streamlined production process. Meanwhile, in the laboratory, inspectors rigorously sample and test carbon black products to guarantee that every batch…