Nice Declaration Marks Turning Point in Global Plastic Pollution Battle
June 16, 2025 – Global Plastic Governance Reaches Watershed Moment with Nice Declaration The international community has reached a pivotal juncture in addressing plastic pollution as 95 nations united to adopt the groundbreaking Nice Declaration during the 3rd UN Ocean Conference. This landmark document sets the stage for decisive negotiations in Geneva this August, aiming…
BASF’s New Ultrason® Material Enhances Design Flexibility in Electronics
April 2, 2025 – BASF Unveils Innovative High-Flow Material: Ultrason® D 1010 G6 U40 for Electronics Industry BASF has recently launched an innovative high-flow material, Ultrason® D 1010 G6 U40, developed based on a polyethersulfone (PESU) blend, specifically designed to meet the demanding requirements of the electronics and electrical industry. This cutting-edge Ultrason® material not…
From Waste to Wardrobe: Syre’s $100M Funding Fuels Global Textile Recycling Expansion
May 18, 2025 -As global demands for environmental conservation and sustainable development intensify, the textile industry—a traditional high-carbon emitter—faces unprecedented pressure to embrace green transformation. Recently, Syre, a startup co-founded by H&M Group and impact investor Vargas, has emerged as a beacon of hope, securing $100 million in Series A funding for its groundbreaking textile-to-textile…
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…
Green Innovation: Sinopec Launches Pioneering Bio-Based Polyolefin Product
November 19, 2024 – Sinopec has reached a landmark achievement in the field of bio-based materials with the official launch of China’s first domestically produced bio-based polyolefin. This not only signifies a significant breakthrough in China’s research and development of bio-based materials but also lays a solid foundation for promoting green and low-carbon development. Sinopec…
Closed-Loop Recycling Breakthrough: Aocell Secures TÜV Certification for Automotive PCR Materials
March 17, 2025 – TÜV Rheinland Greater China, a leading international third-party testing, inspection, and certification body, has awarded Shanghai Aocell Material Technology Co., Ltd. (Aocell) with a Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) material content verification certificate for automotive applications. The certification ceremony, attended by Dr. Wenjun Xia, Founder and President of Aocell, Hou Jingyue, Executive Director…
Microplastics in Our Lives: A New Threat to Hair Health?
February 21, 2025 – New Potential Culprit in Hair Loss: Microplastics Emerge as a Concern! In recent years, hair loss has become a growing concern for many, with even the younger generation joining the ranks of those experiencing thinning hair, baldness, and receding hairlines. These phenomena have left numerous individuals feeling anxious. Now, surprisingly, microplastics…
Behind the Numbers: The Hidden Struggles of Iran’s Chemical Sector
June 18, 2025 - Sanctions and Innovation: Iran’s Chemical Industry Navigates Uncharted Waters Iran’s vast natural gas reserves, ranking second globally, have long positioned the country as a key player in basic chemical production. Yet persistent international sanctions are testing the resilience of this strategically important sector, forcing domestic companies to adopt unconventional survival strategies….
China’s Calcium Carbonate Industry: A Global Leader Fueled by Resource Riches and Market Demand
October 12, 2024 – Leveraging its abundant reserves of limestone and calcite coupled with an immense market demand, China’s calcium carbonate industry has witnessed steady growth over the years, ascending to a prominent global leadership position. Particularly within the last decade, it has consistently maintained its status as the world’s top producer and consumer of…
PLA Fibers: The New Anti-Mite Solution for Home Textiles
In recent years, with consumers’ increasing pursuit of a healthy lifestyle, Polylactic Acid (PLA) fiber, an emerging eco-friendly textile material, has gradually gained widespread attention and recognition in the market. Its unique anti-mite property has brought new development opportunities to the home textile industry. Mites, these tiny arthropods, may seem insignificant but pose a potential…