Synthetic Fibers Go Green: UNIFI’s CiCLO – Enabled REPREVE Solution
April 22, 2025 – A new solution has emerged to tackle the environmental challenges of synthetic fibers. On April 14, UNIFI, a world – leading innovator in recycled and synthetic yarns and the manufacturer of the REPREVE brand, made a major announcement with the launch of REPREVE products featuring CiCLO technology. This innovative technology endows…
From Landfill to Recycling: Hong Kong’s Ambitious Producer Responsibility Scheme
April 22, 2025 – As a global metropolis, Hong Kong grapples with significant challenges in solid waste management. With a land area of just 1,113.76 square kilometers and a population of approximately 7.5342 million by the end of 2024, the region boasts a staggering population density of 6,765 people per square kilometer. In 2025, Hong…
FSSAI’s rPET Ruling: Catalyzing India’s Circular Economy in Packaging
April 22, 2025 – The packaging industry in India has received a significant policy boost. Recently, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) officially approved the use of recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) for food contact materials. This decision is regarded as a crucial milestone in India’s journey towards sustainable development, poised to reshape…
Unveiling the Culprits: What Causes Yellowing in Recycled PET Bottle Flakes?
April 22, 2025 – In the realm of recycled plastics, the yellowing of recycled PET bottle flakes has long been a major obstacle hindering their high-value utilization. As one of the most widely used recycled plastic varieties globally, the color stability of PET bottle flakes plays a decisive role in their expansion into fields such…
SMI’s Innovative Solution Paves the Way for Label-Free Packaging Revolution
April 22, 2025 – A new packaging trend is quietly emerging in the food and beverage manufacturing industry, with label-free bottles gaining significant popularity. Portuguese company Carvalhelhos, which adheres to the concepts of sustainable development and environmental responsibility, has successfully created new PET and recycled PET (rPET) containers without plastic labels, leveraging SMI’s EBS 8…
Polypropylene Revolution: Suzhou Firm’s Anti-Shrinkage Tech Nears Commercialization
April 20, 2025 – The field of chemical materials research and development has witnessed another innovative achievement. The patent application for “A Preparation Method of Anti-Shrinkage Polypropylene Material” submitted by Suzhou Runjia Engineering Plastics Co., Ltd. in November 2024 has entered the public notification stage. This technological innovation is expected to bring new breakthroughs in…
Lihong’s Innovative Feeding Device Patent: Transforming Color Masterbatch Machine Operations
April 20, 2025 – A newly granted utility model patent that promises to revolutionize the feeding technology of color masterbatch machines has recently captured the industry’s attention. The patent titled “A Feeding Device for Color Masterbatch Machines,” applied for by Guangdong Lihong Equipment Technology Co., Ltd. in June 2024, has now been officially authorized. This…
Bio – Degradable and High – Tech: Tongchuan’s Dual – Engine Project Growth
April 20, 2025 – In the production workshop of Shaanxi Zhongyu New Material Technology Co., Ltd. in Yaozhou District, Tongchuan City, the rumble of machinery fills the air. Workers skillfully operate the equipment as bags of fully biodegradable plastic bags and eco-friendly disposable tableware roll off the production line in an orderly manner, presenting a…
Huayi’s 5.5B Yuan Project in Guangxi Reaches Key Equipment Installation Milestone
April 20, 2025 – The chemical industry in Guangxi has witnessed significant construction progress. On April 12, the integrated project of hydrogen peroxide-based propylene oxide (HPPO) and polyether polyols by Guangxi Huayi Chlor-Alkali Company achieved a crucial breakthrough. The extraction tower, a core equipment of the 300,000-ton-per-year hydrogen peroxide unit, was successfully hoisted and then…
Invista’s New Push: Renewed ISCC PLUS Certifications across Global Sites
April 20, 2025 – Invista, a global leader in the chemical intermediates, polymers, and fibers of the nylon and polypropylene value chains, has embarked on a new chapter in sustainable development certification. Following its successful market entry with the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC PLUS) system accreditation in 2024, Invista announced on April 16…