Tire Wear Emerges as Major Source of Airborne Microplastics Affecting Bird Health
March 25, 2025 – Recent research has revealed that microplastics are not only prevalent in the environment but also accumulate significantly in the lungs of birds, primarily originating from tire wear. This discovery further solidifies tires as a major contributor to air pollution. Scientists express concern that, given the overlapping habitats of birds and humans,…
Plastics Industry Confident in North American Trade Stability Post-USMCA Review
March 25, 2025 – During the Plastimagen Mexico international plastics industry exhibition held from March 11 to 13, Perc Pineda, Chief Economist of the American Plastics Industry Association, expressed optimism about the sustainability of North American free trade following the renegotiation of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) in 2026, despite recent fluctuations in U.S. trade…
Anti-Dumping Measures on PVC Resin from China, Korea, and Others Take Effect in India
March 25, 2025 – The Indian Ministry of Finance’s Department of Revenue has issued Notification No. 05/2025-Customs(ADD) on March 21, announcing the acceptance of the final affirmative anti-dumping determination recommendation made by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on December 24, 2024, regarding Poly Vinyl Chloride Paste Resin (PVC Paste Resin) originating in or imported…
MOFCOM Extends Anti-Dumping Measures on Japanese Resorcinol for Five More Years
March 25, 2025 – The Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced on March 22 that, following a review investigation, it has determined that the dumping of imported resorcinol originating from Japan is likely to continue or recur if the anti-dumping measures are terminated, and that such dumping would likely cause continued or recurrent injury to China’s…
Borealis Unveils 85% Post-Consumer rLLDPE: A Game-Changer in Plastic Recycling
March 24, 2025 – The global plastics industry is undergoing a silent revolution. Just three months after the official implementation of the European Union’s Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), Borealis has unveiled a technological masterpiece – the introduction of rLLDPE recycled plastic containing 85% post-consumer materials, sending shockwaves through the industry. Borealis engineers have…
Bridging the Gap: China Tianchen’s Milestone in Egypt’s New Energy and Silicon Materials
March 24, 2025 – Recently, China Tianchen Engineering Corporation has forged a significant partnership with Egypt’s Alamein Silicon Industry Company by officially signing an EPC turnkey contract for a 45,000-ton-per-year industrial silicon project. This initiative not only lays a solid foundation for Egypt’s strategic transition towards green energy but is also hailed as a groundbreaking…
Innovative Recycled Feedstock: BASF’s Step Towards Circular Economy with Braven PyChem®
March 24, 2025 – On March 11, 2025, BASF and Braven Environmental, a leader in advanced recycling, officially signed a groundbreaking supply agreement for Braven PyChem®. This innovative recycled feedstock, derived from mixed plastic waste, will partially replace fossil resources at BASF’s BTP plant in Port Arthur, Texas, marking a significant step forward in BASF’s…
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…
New Recycling Initiative in Korla: Enhancing Resource Utilization and Employment
March 24, 2025 – In the waste material recycling and processing industrial park located in Halayugong Town, Korla City, Xinjiang, the Korla Renewable Resource Recycling Project is making steady progress. Some of the factory buildings have already been put into operation, and staff are meticulously sorting recycled materials. As the core area of the project,…
Roto-Molded Cases: A Game-Changer in Storage with Wide-Ranging Benefits
March 23, 2025 – In both daily life and industrial production, the significance of storage containers cannot be overstated. They not only aid in organizing items but also optimize space utilization and ensure the safety of stored goods. Among the various types of storage containers, roto-molded cases stand out as star products in storage solutions…