From Plastic Pollution to Sustainable Polymers: Mixed Microbes Transform PET Waste into PHA
May 19, 2025 – The global menace of traditional plastic pollution has intensified the urgency for sustainable alternatives, with polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA)—biodegradable polymers—emerging as a promising solution. However, their high production costs have hindered large-scale adoption. In a breakthrough approach, researchers are now exploring waste plastics as carbon sources for microbial PHA synthesis, addressing both plastic…
Static Hazards in High-Tech Industries: The Unspoken Role of Black Conductive Plastics
May 19, 2025 – In electronics chip fabrication facilities, sterile operating rooms, and other static-sensitive environments, the protective gear worn by staff and various plastic products predominantly feature a black appearance. As AsiaMB has learned, over 85% of anti-static plastic products on the market today are black—a phenomenon rooted in the deep technical logic of…
Plastic’s Hidden Toxic Legacy: Chemical Complexity Challenges Circular Economy Goals
May 19, 2025 – The widespread use of plastic products in modern society masks a critical challenge: the chemical complexity inherent in their composition. To impart flexibility, flame resistance, and weatherability, manufacturers often incorporate a cocktail of chemical additives into plastics. However, the risks (potential risks) these additives pose to environmental health and human safety…
Trade Turbulence Spurs Strategic Move: WanKai Bets Big on Indonesia with $2.02B Production Hub
May 19, 2025 – As global geopolitical tensions intensify, trade protectionism surges, and international supply chains undergo rapid restructuring, chemical enterprises face unprecedented challenges and opportunities. Amid this landscape, a growing number of Chinese chemical firms are adopting strategic moves to secure new growth avenues, with Southeast Asia emerging as a key battleground for expansion….
2.5 Billion Bottles Transformed Annually: Chengdu’s New Recycling Hub Powers Circular Economy
May 19, 2025 – Rising within the Tianfu Intelligent Manufacturing Industrial Park in Chengdu’s Xinjin District, the Chengdu Green Renewable Resources Smart Industrial Park is rapidly taking shape. Spearheaded by Chengdu Environment Group’s Huantou City Service Company, this pioneering project marks the first industrial demonstration base in Southwest China dedicated to food-grade recycled polyethylene terephthalate…
Solvay’s Multi-Year PVDF Pacts with Auto Giants: A €150M Leap into Battery Material Future
May 19, 2025 – Solvay, a global leader in advanced materials, has announced a major strategic coup with the signing of multi-year supply agreements worth over €150 million. Teaming up with renowned automotive manufacturers and battery producers, the company will supply its flagship battery-grade Solef® polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) starting from the first quarter of 2025….
China Imposes Anti-Dumping Duties on POM Copolymers from US, EU, Taiwan & Japan
May 19, 2025 – China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) made a major announcement on May 18, 2025, through Announcement No. 25 of 2025, revealing the conclusive findings of an anti-dumping investigation. The investigation firmly determined that imported polyoxymethylene (POM) copolymers sourced from the United States, the European Union, the Taiwan region of China, and Japan…
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…
From Waste to Wardrobe: Syre’s $100M Funding Fuels Global Textile Recycling Expansion
May 18, 2025 -As global demands for environmental conservation and sustainable development intensify, the textile industry—a traditional high-carbon emitter—faces unprecedented pressure to embrace green transformation. Recently, Syre, a startup co-founded by H&M Group and impact investor Vargas, has emerged as a beacon of hope, securing $100 million in Series A funding for its groundbreaking textile-to-textile…
R-PET Revolution: VERAGE’s GRS-Certified Luggage Bridges Eco-Commitment with Design Excellence, Securing Red Dot Honor
May 18, 2025 -Hangzhou Gema Suitcases & Bags Co., Ltd., the iconic luggage brand VERAGE with a storied 60-year legacy, has recently achieved a significant milestone by securing the Global Recycled Standard (GRS) 4.0 certification. This accomplishment also meets the stringent requirements of the Content Claim Standard (CCS) V3.1 and the Textile Exchange’s Standard Disclosure…