Plastic Paradox: How a Postwar Marvel Became an Ecological Nightmare​

June 17, 2025 – ​​Global Plastic Paradox: From Industrial Marvel to Environmental Challenge​​ The plastics industry stands at a critical crossroads as global production surpasses 400 million tons annually, with China accounting for approximately 20% of total consumption. This synthetic material that revolutionized modern living now presents one of humanity’s greatest environmental dilemmas. AsiaMB research…

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Collaboration in Action: Cross-Strait Mushroom Cultivation Standards

January 18, 2025 – Fujian Pioneers Cross-Strait Standardization of Edible Mushroom Cultivation Techniques Fujian Province is actively advancing a pivotal pilot project aimed at achieving standardization of edible mushroom cultivation techniques across the Taiwan Strait. For a long time, differences in mushroom cultivation techniques between the two sides have persisted, necessitating a solution to bridge…

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The Rising Popularity of Inorganic Pigments in the Plastic Color Masterbatch Industry

March 18, 2025 – Inorganic pigments are demonstrating remarkable advantages within the plastic color masterbatch industry. Derived primarily from natural minerals, these pigments exhibit exceptionally stable performance characteristics, including outstanding weather resistance, lightfastness, and chemical stability. Even when exposed to prolonged sunlight, varying climatic conditions, or humid environments, inorganic pigments maintain their color integrity without…

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Luxi Chemical Boosts Caprolactam and Nylon 6 Production with New Facility

September 04, 2024 – Luxi Chemical has recently announced the successful commissioning of the first phase of its 600,000-ton-per-year caprolactam and nylon 6 project, with the production of qualified products already underway. The project, which carries a planned investment of 3.3 billion yuan, encompasses a 300,000-ton-per-year caprolactam production line, a 300,000-ton-per-year nylon 6 production line,…

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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…

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Huilong New Materials Bags Key Patent for Color Masterbatch Crystallization Drying Furnace

April 30, 2025 – Huilong New Materials (301057) Secures a Key Utility Model Patent for Color Masterbatch Production Huilong New Materials Co., Ltd. (Stock code: 301057) announced on April 15, 2025 that it has been officially granted a utility model patent titled “A Crystallization Drying Furnace for Color Masterbatch,” with the application number CN202420725307.7. This…

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Chemical Recycling Setbacks Lead NOVA Chemicals to Embrace Mechanical Recycling Solutions

March 31, 2025 – NOVA Chemicals, a Canadian polyolefin giant, has made significant adjustments to its strategy in the chemical recycling sector. Initially, the company partnered with UK-based Plastic Energy to establish Canada’s largest chemical recycling facility in Sarnia, Ontario, with an anticipated annual capacity to process 66,000 tons of waste plastic. However, following an…

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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…

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