The Struggle for Consensus: Updates on the Global Plastic Pollution Treaty
December 21, 2024 – Global Plastic Pollution Crisis: Progress and Challenges in Crafting an International Treaty The issue of plastic pollution has emerged as a pressing environmental dilemma, posing significant threats to marine ecosystems and human health worldwide. In response to this global challenge, the international community, with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and…
Bio-Based Nylon Gets a Boost as lululemon Teams Up with ZymoChem for Sustainable Fashion
March 31, 2025 – Renowned athletic brand lululemon has announced a multi-year partnership with ZymoChem, a biotechnology company based in California, USA, aimed at expanding the use of bio-based nylon and solidifying its leadership in sustainable innovation. The collaboration will focus on the sustainable transformation of key raw materials for nylon 6,6, a material widely…
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…
Major Revamp Project for China Shenhua Erdos’s Coal-to-Liquids Facility Announced
January 18, 2025 – China Shenhua Erdos Coal to Liquids Division Announces Major Technological Upgrade China Shenhua Erdos Coal to Liquids Chemical Co., Ltd. has recently unveiled plans to construct a revamping project for the commercial application of its second-generation direct coal liquefaction technology. Situated in the Wulanmulun Industrial Zone of the Shengyuan Coal Chemical…
Chinese Photovoltaic Giants Forge Partnerships in Saudi Arabia, Highlighting Global Energy Transition
【Color Masterbatch Industry Network】July 29 news, Recently, three domestic photovoltaic giants, including Sungrow Power Supply Co., Ltd., have announced cooperation with Saudi Arabian funds or enterprises to jointly promote the construction of photovoltaic projects in Saudi Arabia. This trend not only highlights the demand for emerging industries in the Middle East, but also demonstrates the…
October 14, 2024 – Huajin Aramco Project: A Giant Leap Forward in China’s Petrochemical Industry
October 14, 2024 – The colossal Huajin Aramco Fine Chemical and Raw Material Engineering Project in Panjin, with a staggering total investment of 83.7 billion yuan, is steadily advancing at a robust pace. Since its inception, the project has witnessed remarkable progress in various construction tasks, with over half of the overall engineering work completed…
Successful Lifting of HotFlare Separation Tank Marks Completion of Ethylene Plant’s Column Installation
December 15, 2024 – A significant milestone has been achieved in the Tarim 1.2 million tonnes/year Phase II Ethylene Project undertaken by Huanqiu Sixth Construction Company for Dushanzi Petrochemical Corporation, with the successful lifting of the hot flare separation tank. This critical accomplishment marks the completion of the installation of all 38 oversized large-scale column…
Silicon Copolymer Revolution: Wanhua’s Expansion Targets 5G and Medical Tech Demand
June 16, 2025 – Wanhua Chemical Accelerates High-End PC Strategy with Major PDMS Expansion AsiaMB Exclusive – Wanhua Chemical has unveiled ambitious plans to more than triple its PDMS (polydimethylsiloxane) production capacity at its Yantai chemical complex, signaling a strategic push into premium polycarbonate markets. The 20,000-ton expansion will elevate Wanhua’s total PDMS output to…
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…
Samsara Eco’s Revolutionary Enzyme Recycling Technology Gets Boost from KBR
May 7, 2025 – On April 29, 2025, KBR, a globally renowned engineering and construction firm, announced its full support for Samsara Eco, a biotechnology innovator, in designing its first enzyme-based plastic and textile recycling plant. The plant is expected to be completed and commence operation in early 2028. Samsara Eco, an innovative enterprise dedicated…