Xin’an Corporation Acquires Quartz Sandstone Mine to Boost Silicon Supply Chain
September 27, 2024 – Xin’an Corporation Unveils Strategic Acquisition of Quartz Sandstone Mine in Yunnan In a move aimed at fortifying its strategic position, Xin’an Corporation announced yesterday that its board of directors has approved a resolution to acquire a quartz sandstone mine in Yunnan province, with an estimated reserve of no less than 100…
Waste Plastic Bottles Transformed into Polyester Fibers in Jieyang
October 27, 2024 – Innovative Recycling Practices Transform Waste Plastic Bottles into Polyester Staple Fibers in Puning, Jieyang An innovative environmental practice is being implemented in the production workshop of Guangdong Yuanhui Environmental Protection Fiber Co., Ltd. in Puning City, Jieyang. Discarded plastic bottles undergo a complex and meticulous process, including sorting, high-temperature flotation, crushing,…
Asia’s Automotive Industry Embraces Avient’s PCR-Based TPE Innovation
November 04, 2024 – Avient, a leading global supplier of specialized engineering materials, has recently announced the official launch of its reSound™ REC recycled thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) AF 7210 grade in the Asian market. This innovative product, which has already been successfully introduced in Europe, brings a new eco-friendly solution to automotive interior applications with…
Nice Declaration Marks Turning Point in Global Plastic Pollution Battle
June 16, 2025 – Global Plastic Governance Reaches Watershed Moment with Nice Declaration The international community has reached a pivotal juncture in addressing plastic pollution as 95 nations united to adopt the groundbreaking Nice Declaration during the 3rd UN Ocean Conference. This landmark document sets the stage for decisive negotiations in Geneva this August, aiming…
A Closer Look at Nanoscale Titanium Dioxide’s Superior Qualities
November 27, 2024 -In today’s exploration, we delve into the distinctions between nanoscale titanium dioxide and its conventional counterpart, along with the extensive applications of the former. A notable difference lies in their particle sizes. Standard industrial-grade titanium dioxide typically boasts an average particle diameter ranging from 0.2 to 0.3 micrometers, with some products like…
EU’s 2040 Target: Scaling Recycled Plastics to Capture 15% Market Share Amid Cost Challenges
May 29, 2025 – The global plastic circular economy stands at a crossroads, facing both monumental challenges and promising opportunities. A recent study by Bain & Company highlights that Europe’s plastic chemical recycling sector requires substantial capital investment to achieve cost parity with virgin plastics, a transition expected to span 20-30 years. According to Bain’s…
Innovation Meets Demand: Sinopec’s Custom PP Solution Wins Over Malaysia
June 20, 2025 – AsiaMB Exclusive: Sinopec’s Transparent PP Breakthrough in Southeast Asia In a significant development for Asia’s color masterbatch industry, Zhenhai Refining & Chemical Company, a Sinopec subsidiary, has successfully introduced its innovative transparent polypropylene material to the Malaysian market. This milestone represents China’s growing prowess in high-end polyolefin exports to Southeast Asia….
Global Light Calcium Carbonate Market Expected to Reach $4.15 Billion by 2029
August 16, 2024 – Light calcium carbonate, also known as precipitated calcium carbonate, is a crucial chemical raw material produced through chemical processing methods. Compared to mechanically produced heavy calcium carbonate, it boasts a larger sedimentation volume, hence its name. With the chemical formula CaCO3, this substance has seen its application fields continuously expand with…
Global Industry Players Converge at Moscow’s Expocentre for Plastic, Rubber, and Packaging Exhibition
February 8, 2025 – Moscow’s Expocentre Hosts Spectacular Four-Day Exhibition, Bringing Together Plastic, Rubber, Packaging, and Recycling Industries Moscow’s Expocentre recently played host to a grand four-day exhibition, bringing together the Russian plastic and rubber exhibition RUPLASTICA, the packaging and printing exhibition UPAKEXPO, the waste recycling and processing exhibition RECYCLING SOLUTIONS, and a 3D printing…
Circular Economy in Packaging: Liveo Research’s PET Blister Pack Gets Certified
December 18, 2024 – Liveo Research has made a significant stride in the packaging industry by securing certification for its One-Material PET Blister Pack (OMB) from Petcore Europe’s blister recyclability assessment platform. This achievement not only bolsters the drive for sustainability in the packaging sector but also underscores the importance of circular economy principles in…