From Flexibility to Controversy: The Hidden Dangers of Plasticizers in Consumer Products
March 17, 2025 – Plastic products, celebrated for their lightweight durability and cost-effectiveness, have become ubiquitous in modern life, spanning applications from food packaging to medical devices. However, the widespread use of plasticizers—key additives that enhance material flexibility and reduce production costs—has sparked growing public concern over their potential health risks. While these chemicals are…
Hezhou Soars as a Global Leader in Calcium Carbonate Industry with Comprehensive Growth Strategies
August 27, 2024 – Hezhou, China’s Premier Hub for Calcium Carbonate Industry, Surges Ahead with Comprehensive Strategies Hezhou, a city renowned for its abundant reserves of high-quality calcium carbonate, has emerged as a pivotal player in the global calcium carbonate industry through relentless efforts in recent years. With its vast and premium marble deposits, notably…
The Rising Popularity of WPC Decking: Advantages and Considerations
February 19, 2025 – Wood-Plastic Composite Decking: A Versatile and Eco-Friendly Building Material with Varying Price Points Wood-plastic composite (WPC) decking has emerged as a prominent building material in today’s market, captivating homeowners and contractors alike. However, its pricing cannot be generalized due to a multitude of influencing factors. Brand reputation, specifications, material composition, and…
Expert Analysis on China’s Stance Amid Potential US Tariff Hike
January 24, 2025 – China’s Ministry of Commerce Reaffirms Stance on Potential US Tariffs On the afternoon of January 23rd, the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) of China held its regular press conference. In response to remarks that the US might impose a 10% tariff on China starting from February 1st, MOFCOM spokesperson He Yadong expressed…
Chemical Industry Insights: Divergent Financial Performances in 2024 Half-Year Reports
August 26, 2024 – Multiple listed companies in the chemical industry have recently released their semi-annual financial reports for 2024. Among them, Baoti Co., Ltd. experienced a slight increase in operating revenue during the reporting period, with its net profit attributable to shareholders rising by 5.85% year-on-year. However, its non-net profit after deducting non-recurring profits…
Rising US Ethane, Propane Output Meets Global Chemical Feedstock Needs
March 24, 2025 – A recent report by ICIS highlights that the production of ethane, propane, and other natural gas liquids (NGLs) in the United States is set to rise in the near future, while domestic demand for these chemical feedstocks remains stable. ICIS reached this conclusion due to the absence of final investment decisions…
Ingeo Extend Platform: Revolutionizing Compostable Packaging Solutions
March 27, 2025 – Amid the global wave of sustainability, the packaging industry is actively pursuing innovations and applications of eco-friendly materials. Biobased and biodegradable materials, with their remarkable environmental friendliness, are emerging as the new darlings of the packaging sector. Recently, NatureWorks, a giant in biomaterial manufacturing, announced a significant breakthrough with the launch…
Bottle-to-Bottle PET Recycling in Turkey: Doğa’s Innovative Approach
December 18, 2024 – Turkey’s PET Bottle Recycling Industry Soars with Doğa’s Innovative Bottle-to-Bottle Recycling As global environmental awareness continues to rise, the PET bottle recycling industry is embracing new opportunities for growth, particularly in Turkey, where the trend of bottle-to-bottle PET recycling is becoming increasingly prominent. Among the pioneers in this green sector is…
Egypt Steps Up Sustainability Efforts with New PET Recycling Initiative
November 13, 2024 – Egypt Takes a Bold Step Towards Sustainability with $20 Million PET Recycling Facility In a groundbreaking collaboration, the Nile River Recycling Company and the Master Development Company (MDC), an industrial developer, have recently signed an agreement to build a $20 million polyethylene terephthalate (PET) recycling facility within the Sokhna Integrated Industrial…
TPU Industry Boom: Sinopec’s Ambitious Expansion and Global Competition
November 13, 2024 – Sinopec’s 14th Construction Corporation Successfully Delivers Expanded TPU Phase III-2 Project in Yantai A significant milestone has been achieved in China’s TPU industry with the successful mechanical completion of the expanded TPU Phase III-2 project in Yantai, undertaken by Sinopec’s 14th Construction Corporation. This expansion project boasts a newly added TPU…