New Era for Sinopec in Henan: Refining & Chemical Subsidiary Commences Operations
January 2, 2025 – Sinopec (Henan) Refining & Chemical Company Limited (hereinafter referred to as “Sinopec Henan Refining & Chemical”), has officially commenced operations as of January 1st, marking the simultaneous cessation of operations for the former Sinopec Luoyang Branch. Sinopec Henan Refining & Chemical, wholly owned by Sinopec Corporation, emerged from the assets reorganization…
Recycled Content Crackdown: Beverage Giants Face Hefty Fines in Washington’s Green Push
June 12, 2025 – Washington State has intensified its crackdown on non-compliant plastic manufacturers, issuing $277,000 in collective penalties to 23 companies failing to meet post-consumer recycled content mandates. The enforcement action highlights growing regulatory pressure on packaging producers to adopt sustainable practices. Leading beverage and consumer goods firms faced the steepest fines, with Arizona…
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…
Circular Economy Breakthrough: How China is Upcycling Fishing Nets into Premium Fabric
June 11, 2025 - From Ghost Nets to Runway Fashion: Chinese Firm Pioneers Circular Textile Revolution A Zhejiang-based innovator is transforming discarded fishing nets into premium sustainable fabrics, creating an unlikely bridge between ocean conservation and high-end fashion. The Tech Behind the Transformation Yingruite Renewable Materials has cracked the code on marine plastic upcycling: “Each…
Debunking Myths About PET Bottles: An In-Depth Analysis
November 19, 2024 – Unveiling the Truth: Debunking Common Misconceptions About PET Bottles In today’s environmentally conscious world, PET bottles have often been the subject of misunderstandings regarding their eco-friendliness and safety. It’s time to set the record straight and provide a comprehensive, accurate understanding of PET bottles. Firstly, the misconception that glass bottles are…
The Rise of DRPO Modified Polyolefin Pipes: A Game-Changer in the Piping Industry
January 7, 2025 – An innovative DRPO modified polyolefin double-wall hollow spiral pipe has recently garnered significant attention in the industry. This pipe, featuring a unique double-wall design and hollow spiral structure, successfully combines the dual advantages of plastic and metal materials, offering the market a lightweight yet robust piping solution. The DRPO modified polyolefin…
Revolutionary BIOFRONT®PLA Resin from Teijin Frontier: A New Era in Biodegradable Materials
November 12, 2024 – Teijin Frontier Unveils Revolutionary BIOFRONT®PLA Resin for Enhanced Biodegradability Teijin Frontier, a renowned global chemical company, has recently announced the launch of its latest innovation, BIOFRONT®PLA (polylactic acid) resin. This groundbreaking biodegradable resin demonstrates superior decomposition capabilities in natural environments, such as oceans, rivers, and soil, surpassing traditional PLA and offering…
Southeast Asia’s First Major Lithium Separator Facility Opens in Malaysia
July 1, 2025 - China’s SEPM Launches Landmark Lithium Battery Separator Plant in Malaysia SEPM, China’s leading lithium-ion battery separator manufacturer, has officially commenced operations at its new ASEAN production base in Penang, Malaysia. The 5-billion-yuan facility represents Southeast Asia’s first large-scale battery separator manufacturing site with an annual capacity of 2 billion square meters….
September 14, 2024 – Domestic Titanium Ore Market Holds Steady Amid Stable Demand and Supply Dynamics
September 14, 2024 – The domestic titanium ore market exhibited a steady trend this week, with minimal price fluctuations observed. In the titanium-rich region of Panxi, the selling price of 20# titanium ore remained stable within the range of 2450-2600 yuan per ton (excluding tax), while 10# titanium ore held firm at 2250-2280 yuan per…
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…