FSSAI’s rPET Ruling: Catalyzing India’s Circular Economy in Packaging
April 22, 2025 – The packaging industry in India has received a significant policy boost. Recently, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) officially approved the use of recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) for food contact materials. This decision is regarded as a crucial milestone in India’s journey towards sustainable development, poised to reshape…
Innovative Depolymerization Technique Boosts Nylon 66 Recycling at Toray
March 6, 2025 – Toray Industries of Japan has made significant strides in the recycling of nylon 66. The company has recently unveiled an innovative depolymerization technology that utilizes subcritical water to efficiently and uniformly break down nylon 66 resin into its monomer components within just a few minutes, enabling its reuse as raw materials….
Innovative Color Masterbatch Dispenser Patented
January 18, 2025 – Guangdong Longyuan Industrial Co., Ltd. Makes Breakthrough in Injection Molding Technology Guangdong Longyuan Industrial Co., Ltd. has recently secured a patent authorization from the National Intellectual Property Administration for its “Precision Addition Device for Color Masterbatch in Injection Molding Machines.” The application for this innovative technology dates back to December 2024….
EVA and PVC Insoles: A Comprehensive Guide to Making the Right Choice
April 24, 2025 – When it comes to daily footwear and athletic gear, the choice of insoles can significantly impact foot comfort and health. EVA insoles and PVC insoles, two common types on the market, each possess unique characteristics and suitable applications. As a result, how to select the right insole has become a key…
From Lab to Landfill: Bluepha’s PHA Breakthroughs Tackle Global Plastic Crisis
May 19, 2025 – Amid escalating global plastic pollution and the pursuit of “dual carbon” goals, Shanghai Bluepha Biotechnology Co., Ltd., in collaboration with renowned academic institutions such as Fudan University and the University of Oxford, has achieved three pivotal breakthroughs in polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) biomanufacturing technology. These achievements include setting a new world record of…
Unveiling the World of Antibacterial Agents for Rubber & Plastic Materials
April 11, 2025 – In the application realm of rubber and plastic materials, a highly significant type of functional additive is quietly playing a crucial role. This is the antibacterial agent for rubber and plastic. The primary function of this additive is to inhibit or kill microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, and molds on the…
Royce Universal’s Blockchain-Powered Traceability Aims to Boost EPR and Sustainable PET Recycling
May 21, 2025 – Royce Universal Ltd., a leading player in Thailand’s plastics industry, is spearheading circular economy initiatives by transforming post-consumer PET materials into high-quality food-contact-safe packaging solutions through advanced recycling technologies. The company demonstrates robust recycling capabilities, processing approximately 15,000 tons of post-consumer PET annually. Beyond producing rPET thermoforming sheets from cleaned PET…
Single Champions Drive Petrochemical Industry’s High-Quality Development
November 25, 2024 – A comprehensive analysis of premier enterprises in the petrochemical sector was presented by Tang Shengxiu, Deputy Director of Quality, Safety, and Environmental Protection at the China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation, during the Second Forum on Gradient Cultivation and Development of High-Quality Petrochemical Enterprises and the Experience Exchange Meeting of Champion…
Titanium Dioxide Sector’s New Energy Ambitions Stall: CNNC Halts $530M Iron Phosphate Project Amid Overcapacity Crisis
June 4, 2025 – The cross-industry rush of the titanium dioxide sector into new energy has hit a critical turning point. In a recent announcement, CNNC Titanium Dioxide revealed plans to terminate its previously announced 3.82-billion-yuan project for a 500,000-ton-per-year iron phosphate production line, redirecting the remaining 1.666-billion-yuan raised capital into working capital. This decision…
Ningxia Coal Industry Achieves Breakthrough with ‘Three Highs’ Polypropylene
August 13, 2024 – Ningxia Coal Industry Olefins Second Branch Successfully Trials “Three Highs” Polypropylene Ningxia Coal Industry Olefins Second Branch, in collaboration with the Coal Chemical Industry Technology Research Institute, has recently accomplished a significant milestone. They have successfully trial-produced a “three highs” polypropylene product, named 1084P, characterized by its high crystallinity, rigidity, and…