Changshu Project’s Second-Phase Environmental Validation Marks Audia Elastomers’ China Expansion
May 29, 2025 – Audia Elastomers (Changshu) Co., Ltd., a subsidiary under the Audia Group, has recently announced the public display of its environmental protection acceptance report for the second phase of its newly constructed project. The project, which focuses on the production of thermoplastic elastomers (TPE), polypropylene (PP) modified resins, and color masterbatches, is…
Biotechnology at the Forefront: Japan’s Ambitious Plan for Economic Growth
April 3, 2025 – Japan has unveiled a sweeping new “Bio-Nation” strategy aimed at harnessing biotechnology to tackle pressing challenges in resources, food security, and healthcare, while positioning the bioeconomy as a key driver of national economic growth. This ambitious initiative underscores Japan’s aspirations in the biotechnology sector and its strategic intent to bolster its…
15 Key Projects Break Ground and Sign in Qingdao Dongjiakou, Fueling Regional Economy
April 19, 2025 – An industrial event centered around high – quality development has kicked off in Qingdao West Coast New Area. The key investment promotion projects signing and key projects groundbreaking ceremony in the second quarter of 2025 in Qingdao Dongjiakou Economic Zone was grandly held. With a total investment of 27.99 billion yuan,…
The Secret Ingredients of High-Temperature Polymers: A Deep Dive
November 12, 2024 – Unveiling the Secrets of High-Temp Additives for Advanced Polymers In the chemical industry, the application of high-temperature polymers is on the rise, yet common additives often fail to meet stability requirements in such extreme conditions. This has sparked an urgent need for specialized additives tailored to these polymers. Today, we delve…
SpecReK Initiative: A Breakthrough in High-Quality Plastic Recycling Technology
December 26, 2024 – BASF has teamed up with Endress+Hauser, TechnoCompound, and the Universities of Bayreuth and Jena to launch a groundbreaking research project named SpecReK, aimed at enhancing the efficiency and quality of mechanical plastic recycling. This initiative has received substantial support from the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). The project…
New Law in Indonesia: Companies Must Recycle as Much Plastic as They Produce
June 11, 2025 – Indonesia Mandates Plastic Packaging Takeback in Environmental Policy Overhaul AsiaMB reports Indonesia is revolutionizing its approach to plastic waste management by transitioning from voluntary to compulsory producer responsibility schemes. Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq announced at the Bali World Environment Day summit that manufacturers will soon be legally required to collect…
Recycled Resin Market Faces Challenges Amid Trump Trade Policies and Inflationary Pressures
January 18, 2025 – Trump Trade Policies Stir Inflation Concerns, Shaping Recycled Resin Market Dynamics The deflationary trend has stagnated, and inflationary pressures may be staging a comeback, influenced by Trump’s trade policies. This economic shift could dampen demand for consumer and durable goods, subsequently impacting the demand landscape for recycled resins, according to Emily…
Innovative Technologies Tackle Oil Fume Emissions in Rubber & Plastic Industry
February 11, 2025 – The rubber and plastic materials manufacturing industry inevitably generates oil fume emissions during its production processes, primarily stemming from kitchens, injection molding, and vulcanization procedures. To tackle this environmental challenge, the industry and external stakeholders have been exploring and adopting a series of innovative technologies, striving to ensure that emissions meet…
Chemical Industry Advances: From Environmental Bids to Innovations in Polyolefins and New Materials
Beijing Feiyan Petrochemical Environmental Protection Technology Development Co., Ltd. has recently secured a bid in an environmental impact assessment project, with a winning amount reaching 5.92 million yuan. This news has garnered widespread attention from both within and outside the industry. Meanwhile, another significant development has emerged in the chemical sector. On July 23, 2019,…
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…