Global Maritime Reps Agree on 2025 Action Plan to Combat Marine Plastic Litter
February 21, 2025 – The 12th Session of the IMO’s Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention Concludes Successfully in London. From January 27 to 31, representatives from the global maritime industry converged to deliberate on effective strategies to prevent and combat marine pollution. During the session, the sub-committee reached a broad consensus on the draft “2025 Action…
PFAS ‘Forever Chemicals’ Meet Their Match: Lummus’ Operational Treatment Unit
April 8, 2025 – On April 1, 2025, Lummus Technology announced an exciting development: its demonstration unit for per – and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals”, has been successfully put into operation and is operating stably. This commercial – scale treatment system ingeniously combines the cutting – edge technologies of Lummus and…
SK Chemicals Pioneers Closed-Loop Plastic Recycling with RIC
February 18, 2025 – SK Chemicals, a global leader in chemical recycling, announced today the official commencement of construction for a comprehensive plastic recycling solution center at its Ulsan plant in South Korea – the Recycle Innovation Center (RIC). This center will integrate the production of recyclable raw materials, pilot research, and material manufacturing, aiming…
Exploring the Versatility and Sustainability of ABS Plastic: Insights from AsiaMB
September 27, 2024 – ABS Plastic: A Versatile Material Shaping Industries with Innovative Applications and Sustainability Efforts ABS plastic, a thermoplastic material derived from the ternary copolymerization of acrylonitrile, butadiene, and styrene, has demonstrated extensive application potential across various industrial sectors due to its exceptional comprehensive properties. This article delves into the fundamental characteristics, manufacturing…
Polyacrylamide: A Versatile Polymer Making Waves in Multiple Industries
October 11, 2024 – Polyacrylamide, a non-toxic, odorless, and tasteless water-soluble polymer, is shining brightly across various industries with its unique properties. Today, let’s delve into the realms where polyacrylamide is playing an indispensable role. In the water treatment sector, polyacrylamide has emerged as a star product due to its exceptional flocculating abilities. It swiftly…
Asia’s Automotive Industry Embraces Avient’s PCR-Based TPE Innovation
November 04, 2024 – Avient, a leading global supplier of specialized engineering materials, has recently announced the official launch of its reSound™ REC recycled thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) AF 7210 grade in the Asian market. This innovative product, which has already been successfully introduced in Europe, brings a new eco-friendly solution to automotive interior applications with…
October 18, 2024 – Calcium Carbonate Industry Embraces Innovation Amid Intense Competition
October 18, 2024 – The calcium carbonate sector is witnessing an escalating trend of intense internal competition, with cutthroat pricing strategies becoming increasingly prevalent. This challenging environment is compelling the industry to shift towards an innovation-driven development model. Amidst this backdrop, a suite of high-value products, including modified calcium carbonate, ultrafine heavy calcium carbonate, nano-calcium…
The Rise of Solvent Dissolution: A Promising Plastic Recycling Technique
February 16, 2025 – Solvent Dissolution Recycling: A Promising New Approach to Tackling Global Plastic Pollution As global plastic production continues to soar, with projections indicating a doubling by 2050, the associated emissions and annual waste plastic output are set to increase significantly by 2060, posing a major challenge to the global environment. Amidst this…
Ingenuity’s Marine Plastic Processing Expansion in Ganyu District, Lianyungang Gains Environmental Approval
September 13, 2024 – A significant expansion project is on the horizon for the Chengtou Industrial Concentration Area South in Ganyu District, Lianyungang. Ingenuity Renewable Resources Technology (Lianyungang) Co., Ltd. has secured principal approval for the environmental assessment of its second-phase high-value utilization of marine plastic processing production line from the Ganyu Ecological Environment Bureau…
A Global Perspective on the Impact of Technology in Modern Society
The utilization of recycled materials in the automotive industry is gaining increasing attention worldwide. Recently, the European Commission proposed that by 2030, new cars must incorporate at least 25% recycled plastic, with 6.25% originating from end-of-life vehicles. Similarly, in March 2024, China’s State Council released the “Action Plan for Promoting Large-scale Equipment Renewal and Consumer…