Global Backing Powers Turkey’s Landmark $2 Billion PP Production Project
April 19, 2025 – A significant investment project has landed in Turkey’s industrial sector. Rönesans Holding, a major Turkish contracting and investment conglomerate, recently finalized financing to kickstart the development of the Ceyhan Polypropylene (PP) production plant and terminal facilities. With a staggering value of $2 billion, this initiative stands as one of the largest…
Balancing Act: The Crucial Role of Antioxidants in Color Masterbatch
December 15, 2024 – In the intricate process of manufacturing color masterbatch, the incorporation of antioxidants and lubricants plays a pivotal yet often understated role. Despite their minimal usage, these additives are indispensable, particularly in high-shear processing environments. Without the protective shield of an antioxidant system, color masterbatch is highly susceptible to discoloration, specifically yellowing,…
SABIC Introduces Circular SABIC PP Made from Ocean-Bound Plastics for Sustainable Food Containers
October 22, 2024 – The chemical industry is actively exploring new avenues for sustainable materials as environmental awareness continues to grow. Recently, global chemicals giant SABIC unveiled an innovative initiative, utilizing advanced recycled ocean-bound plastics (OBP) to produce its circular SABIC PP polypropylene. This not only aids in reducing marine pollution but also accelerates the…
From Trash to Treasure: Eastman’s High-Tech Solution for Sustainable Plastics
June 23, 2025 – AsiaMB Exclusive: Eastman’s Molecular Recycling Revolution Transforms Plastic Waste Management In a groundbreaking development for the plastics industry, Eastman Chemical Company has pioneered an advanced molecular recycling technology that’s setting new standards for circular economy solutions. This innovative approach chemically breaks down post-consumer plastic waste into molecular building blocks, enabling the…
The Rise of SEBS and Its Modified Products in Various Industries
March 12, 2025 – SEBS, a high-performance elastomer material, has garnered significant attention due to its highly saturated main chain. Compared to SBS, SEBS undergoes a hydrogenation process on its polybutadiene blocks, resulting in a tightly entangled structure that exhibits enhanced crosslinking effects per unit volume, thereby imparting high modulus and exceptional degradation resistance. This…
Plastic Particle Mixing Technology Advances with Jiangsu Huijun’s New Patent
December 23, 2024 – Jiangsu Huijun Power Equipment Co., Ltd. has announced a significant advancement in the field of plastic particle mixing technology, marking a crucial milestone with the successful acquisition of a utility model patent for its “Plastic Particle Mixing Device.” This patent, filed in February 2024, underscores the company’s commitment to pushing the…
Beyond Fashion: How Chanel’s Nevold is Redefining Sustainable Luxury
July 5, 2025 – Chanel Launches Game-Changing Circular Materials Platform for Luxury Sector In a bold move that could redefine sustainable luxury, Chanel has unveiled Nevold – an ambitious B2B materials innovation platform with an initial investment ranging between €50-80 million. This strategic initiative positions the French fashion house at the forefront of circular economy…
Trump Declares ‘Back to Plastic’: A Challenge to Biden’s Straw Ban
February 9, 2025 – Trump Announces ‘Back to Plastic’ Initiative, Challenging Biden’s Plastic Straw Ban Former U.S. President Donald Trump took to his social media platform, Truth Social, on February 7th, to unveil a new policy statement. He announced his intention to halt the Biden administration’s plan to phase out plastic straws in favor of…
South Korea to Unveil New PP Recycling Standards
March 26, 2025 – South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy, through its Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS), has recently announced plans to develop and unveil standards for polypropylene (PP) recycling, aiming to boost plastic recycling efforts in the country. Since 2021, the South Korean government has been actively devising and…
East China’s Polypropylene Market: Price Decline Amid Supply Glut and Demand Slowdown
September 13, 2024 – The East China region, a pivotal market for polypropylene (PP) in China, typically exhibits moderate price levels, falling between those of the North and South China markets. However, since August 2024, a rapid expansion in production capacity has disrupted the market balance, causing PP filament prices in this region to dip…