The Struggle for Sustainable Recycling in Southeast Asia
December 2, 2024 – Southeast Asia Grapples with Plastic Pollution Amid Recycling Challenges Southeast Asia is in the spotlight due to its pressing plastic pollution issue. The region’s lack of recycling infrastructure has become a major bottleneck in handling the massive influx of waste from developed countries. A 2023 study revealed that Indonesia, the Philippines,…
Sustainable Fire Protection: Clariant’s Exolit™ AP Hits 50-Year Milestone
June 11, 2025 – Clariant Celebrates 50 Years of Fire Safety Innovation with Exolit™ AP Flame Retardants Marking a major milestone in specialty chemicals, Clariant commemorates the 50th anniversary of its groundbreaking Exolit™ AP flame retardant series. Since its debut in 1975, this ammonium polyphosphate-based solution has redefined fire safety standards across industries, from construction…
A Closer Look at Nanoscale Titanium Dioxide’s Superior Qualities
November 27, 2024 -In today’s exploration, we delve into the distinctions between nanoscale titanium dioxide and its conventional counterpart, along with the extensive applications of the former. A notable difference lies in their particle sizes. Standard industrial-grade titanium dioxide typically boasts an average particle diameter ranging from 0.2 to 0.3 micrometers, with some products like…
October 15, 2024 – The Dilemma of Color Masterbatch Enterprises: Internal Cultivation vs. External Recruitment of Color Matching Experts
October 15, 2024 – Color Masterbatch, the esteemed pigment preparation known as a specialized colorant for advanced polymer materials, is shining brightly within the chemical industry. As a representative of pigment concentrates, color masterbatch achieves remarkable enhancement in coloring power by uniformly loading excessive pigments onto resins. However, the role of color matching experts is…
September 24, 2024 – Northern Huajin Gasification Project Marks Major Milestone with Gasification Framework Topping-Out
September 24, 2024 – A significant milestone has been achieved in the Northern Huajin Gasification Project, with the successful topping-out of the gasification framework for the coal-to-hydrogen integrated unit on September 23rd. This progress underscores the fruitful collaboration between China and Saudi Arabia, a comprehensive strategic partnership witnessed and promoted by the leaders of both…
Unveiling the Culprits: What Causes Yellowing in Recycled PET Bottle Flakes?
April 22, 2025 – In the realm of recycled plastics, the yellowing of recycled PET bottle flakes has long been a major obstacle hindering their high-value utilization. As one of the most widely used recycled plastic varieties globally, the color stability of PET bottle flakes plays a decisive role in their expansion into fields such…
Brazilian Plastics Industry Remains Optimistic Despite Tariff Threats
March 31, 2025 – The Brazilian Plastics Industry Association, Abiplast, has recently revealed that despite potential tariff threats looming over trade relations, the Brazilian plastics industry remains optimistic about its investment prospects in the coming years, with an expected annual investment of 10.5 billion rand (approximately $1.8 billion). During the industry event “Brazil Plastics,” the…
East China’s New Materials Hub Takes Shape: Rongsheng’s 30+ Unit Complex Enters Construction Phase
June 4, 2025 – A major milestone has been reached in the construction of Rongsheng New Materials (Zhoushan) Co., Ltd.’s Jin Tang Island chemical complex, as the first steel structure column for its 300,000-ton-per-year polyethylene oxide (PEO) unit was successfully hoisted. The event marks the official launch of the installation phase for the facility, highlighting…
Advanced Recycling System Boosts Ester Industries’ Sustainable Growth”
November 26, 2024 – Ester Industries Embraces Green Transformation with Advanced Recycling System in Hyderabad In line with the global shift towards sustainability, the packaging industry in India is witnessing new avenues of growth. Ester Industries, a pioneering force in polyester (PET) film production, has announced the integration of the cutting-edge Gneuss OMNI 200 recycling…
Jilin Petrochemical’s HDPE Project Hits Key Milestone with Successful Installation of Silo Stairwells
Jilin Petrochemical’s high-density polyethylene project made remarkable progress on July 16th. During the five-hour intense construction undertaken by Huanqiu Jilin Chemical Construction, two crucial silo stairwells were successfully installed in one go, marking a milestone achievement that signifies the official commencement of the installation phase for the project’s silo pneumatic conveying system. It is reported…