Polyethylene Market: Production Growth Despite Summer Slowdown
August 07, 2024 – Despite a decline in the operating rate of domestic polyethylene (PE) producers in July due to the deepening of summer, production volumes unexpectedly increased, reaching 2.1973 million tons and achieving a slight growth of 0.77% compared to the same period last year. During the month, several large petrochemical enterprises partially shut…
Special Polymer Adhesive Boosts Recyclability of Plastics
February 24, 2025 – Revolutionary Adhesive Paves the Way for Enhanced Plastic Recycling A groundbreaking adhesive, designed to boost the quality of recycled plastics, has recently emerged as a game-changer in the realm of plastic recycling. Traditional adhesives often leave stubborn residues after label removal, posing significant challenges to the recycling process. However, a novel…
From Waste to Food-Grade: PureCycle’s 3-Continent PP Recycling Push
June 20, 2025 – PureCycle Unveils Ambitious Global PP Recycling Network In a groundbreaking move for the circular plastics economy, PureCycle Technologies has revealed its strategy to establish nearly 1 billion pounds of annual polypropylene (PP) recycling capacity by 2030—a volume representing roughly one-third of today’s global recycled PP market. The Ohio-based innovator will deploy…
An Overview of Polypropylene (PP) Pipes: Types and Applications
August 21, 2024 – Polypropylene (PP) pipes, a common thermoplastic piping material, are widely used due to their lightweight, high strength, corrosion resistance, and high-temperature tolerance. In this article, we will delve into the various types of PP pipes and their distinct characteristics. PP pipes are primarily classified into several types: PP-H, PP-B, PP-R, PP-RCT,…
TotalEnergies Debuts Advanced Supertough 12AST05: Revolutionizing Film Applications with VLLDPE
October 22, 2024 – TotalEnergies Unveils Advanced Supertough 12AST05: A Breakthrough VLLDPE for Versatile Film Applications TotalEnergies has recently introduced Advanced Supertough 12AST05, an innovative very low linear density polyethylene (VLLDPE) product tailored to meet the diverse needs of film applications. This new offering marks a significant expansion of TotalEnergies’ metallocene polyethylene product line, spanning…
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…
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…
Struggling with Plastic Restrictions, Taiwan Postpones Comprehensive Ban to 2030
December 2, 2024 – Taiwan’s Environmental Authorities Admit Challenges in Achieving Plastic Restriction Goals In a recent public statement, Peng Qiming, the head of Taiwan’s environmental authorities, acknowledged that the ambitious goal of implementing a comprehensive plastic restriction by 2025 “may be difficult to achieve.” This admission has sparked widespread concern across various sectors of…
Jianping County Emerges as Global Bentonite Hub with Ambitious Development Projects
August 19, 2024 – Jianping County, Chaoyang City, Liaoning Province, renowned as the “Hometown of China’s Bentonite,” stands out globally as a pivotal producer of this versatile mineral. Boasting an impressive current reserve of 26.97 million tons and a prospective reserve exceeding 200 million tons, Jianping holds sway in the international bentonite market. Within its…
Major Milestone Achieved in Panjin Petrochemical Project with Installation of Key Equipment
The Huajin Aramco Fine Chemical and Raw Material Engineering Project in Panjin, Liaoning Province, has recently made significant progress. Between July 19th and 21st, the project successfully completed the delivery and installation of the first batch of large equipment for the air separation unit, marking the official entrance into the critical phase of equipment installation…