Plastic Bags and Food Safety: What You Need to Know
March 27, 2025 – The Hidden Dangers of Plastic Bags: A Closer Look at Safe Usage Plastic bags, a staple in our daily lives, can be found everywhere from vegetable stalls in markets to supermarket checkouts, and even in our fridges storing meat and fruits. However, behind this seemingly mundane item lies a potential health…
Saudi Arabia’s Gulf 4P Expo 2025: Unveiling Innovations in Plastics, Printing, Advertising, and Chemicals
March 21, 2025 – The Gulf 4P Exhibition, focusing on plastics, printing & packaging, advertising, and chemicals, is set to take place from December 1 to December 4, 2025, at the Dammam International Exhibition Center. Organized by Dubai’s MIE Group and with Shanghai Oucheng Exhibition Service Co., Ltd. serving as the official first-tier agent, the…
LYB’s Dalian Plant Shines: Pioneering Renewable Power in Asia’s Polymer Production
May 13, 2025 – LyondellBasell (LYB), a global chemical giant, has recently made a significant stride in its sustainability journey. The company has successfully inked a one – year agreement, ensuring that its manufacturing plant in Dalian, China, will be powered entirely by renewable electricity starting this year. This remarkable achievement marks the Dalian facility…
SPC Drives Polypropylene Foam into Mid-to-High-End Market with Innovative Strategies
October 19, 2024 – Shanghai Petrochemical Company Limited (abbreviated as “SPC”) has been actively navigating market shifts this year, striving to propel its polypropylene foam products into the mid-to-high-end market. The company has been closely monitoring market demands and industry trends, using the market as a compass to intensify its technological research and product development…
APAO: The Next Big Thing in the Plastic Industry
October 28, 2024 – The plastic industry is witnessing a shift, as a novel type of plastic known as Amorphous Poly Alpha Olefin (APAO) gradually emerges from the shadows, capturing widespread attention with its unique properties and vast application potential. Traditionally, plastics like Polyethylene (PE) and Polypropylene (PP) have dominated the market due to their…
UK’s Plastic Packaging Tax Overhaul: New Rules from 2027
May 8, 2025 – The UK’s HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) recently announced significant changes to the Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) set to take effect from April 2027. This move is part of the UK’s broader effort to drive sustainability in the plastic packaging industry and will have far – reaching implications for businesses involved….
Faster, Greener, Cheaper: Suncoo’s Innovation Transforms Coil Coating Industry
June 12, 2025 – Shenzhen Suncoo Chemicals has achieved a technological breakthrough in eco-friendly coil coatings with its third-generation water-based formula, marking a significant milestone in China’s industrial coating sector. The innovation addresses critical challenges in the industry’s transition from solvent-based to water-based systems. After 13 years of dedicated R&D and an investment exceeding 800…
Pseudomonas aeruginosa: The Hospital Bug That Eats Medical Plastics
A groundbreaking discovery has been featured as the top story on the official website of Nature. For the first time, researchers have found that Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a superbug commonly found in hospitals, is capable of producing an enzyme that breaks down biodegradable plastics, allowing it to digest medical plastics. This research, conducted by Brunel University…
Indonesia Launches Anti-Dumping Probe into Polypropylene Imports
December 24, 2024 – Indonesia’s Anti-Dumping Commission has officially announced the initiation of an anti-dumping investigation into Polypropylene Homopolymer (PP Homopolymer) imported from China, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, Philippines, and South Africa. The products under investigation have been identified under the Indonesian tax code 3901.10.40. This measure marks not the first anti-dumping action…
A New Era in 3D Printing: Arkema and Yimai Intelligent’s PEKK Partnership
October 31, 2024 – Arkema and Yimai Intelligent Join Forces to Revolutionize 3D Printing with High-Performance Kepstan® PEKK Material In a groundbreaking collaboration, Arkema and Yimai Intelligent have announced a partnership to deliver advanced 3D printing solutions based on Kepstan® PEKK, a high-performance polymer. This alliance aims to enable users to rapidly manufacture PEKK printed…