New Law in Indonesia: Companies Must Recycle as Much Plastic as They Produce
June 11, 2025 – Indonesia Mandates Plastic Packaging Takeback in Environmental Policy Overhaul AsiaMB reports Indonesia is revolutionizing its approach to plastic waste management by transitioning from voluntary to compulsory producer responsibility schemes. Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq announced at the Bali World Environment Day summit that manufacturers will soon be legally required to collect…
From Waste to Wow: How Filao is Redefining PET Circular Economy Standards
June 13, 2025 – Belgium’s Circular Economy Pioneer Sets New Standard in Food-Grade PET Recycling AsiaMB reports from the color masterbatch industry perspective on Filao Plant’s groundbreaking achievements in advanced PET recycling. This state-of-the-art facility has revolutionized plastic circularity in Europe since its 2023 launch, processing an impressive 40,000 tons of post-consumer PET bottles annually…
PE Road Mats: Revolutionizing Wind Power Project Logistics
January 4, 2025 – PE Road Mats: The Innovative Solution for Wind Power Project Challenges Polyethylene (PE) road mats, crafted from high-molecular-weight polyethylene through advanced high-temperature extrusion processes, have emerged as a game-changer in the wind power industry. These thermoplastic engineering plastic mats combine lightweight design, corrosion resistance, wear durability, slip prevention, high load-bearing capacity,…
Akoli Adjusts Completion Date for Major Polyetheramine Expansion
November 28, 2024 – Akoli Issues Announcement on Extension of 20,000 TPA Polyetheramine Project Akoli (SH 603772) has recently released an announcement regarding the extension of its 20,000 tons per annum (TPA) polyetheramine project. During its recent board of directors and supervisory board meetings, the company reviewed and approved a proposal to extend the completion…
A New Chapter: Tongcheng New Materials Ventures into Thai Market with Rubber Additives
March 11, 2025 – Tongcheng New Materials (603650) announced on March 7 that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Hong Kong Tongcheng, will join hands with its related party, Gold Dynasty Limited, to establish a controlled subsidiary in Thailand. The joint venture aims to build a production base with an annual output of 30,000 tons of rubber additives….
Ingeo Extend Platform: Revolutionizing Compostable Packaging Solutions
March 27, 2025 – Amid the global wave of sustainability, the packaging industry is actively pursuing innovations and applications of eco-friendly materials. Biobased and biodegradable materials, with their remarkable environmental friendliness, are emerging as the new darlings of the packaging sector. Recently, NatureWorks, a giant in biomaterial manufacturing, announced a significant breakthrough with the launch…
The Future of Functional Materials: Rare Earth Antimicrobials Shine
January 21, 2025 – Rare Earth Elements Shine in Polymer Materials as Antimicrobial Agents In the realm of chemistry, rare earth elements (REEs) exhibit a unique charm that is now being harnessed in the polymer materials industry in the form of antimicrobial agents. Featuring cerium, lanthanum, neodymium, and other REEs or their compounds as active…
Global Spotlight on England’s Plastic Recycling Innovation: Hydro-PRT Technology
February 8, 2025 – Revolutionary Plastic Recycling Plant Opens in Northeast England, Capturing Global Attention A groundbreaking factory in northeast England, launched in February 2025, has instantly drawn widespread attention from the global environmental sector. Established by London-based startup Mura Technology, this plant marks the world’s first commercial-scale application of supercritical water technology for plastic…
Omya China and Xixia County Seal Deal on Calcium Carbonate Production
September 05, 2024 – On August 29th, Shanghai hosted the “Nanyang Xixia Yangtze River Delta Investment Promotion and Project Signing Conference,” where four significant projects, including a 3 million ton annual production of calcium carbonate powder and its downstream industrial chain, successfully signed cooperation agreements. During the signing ceremony, Omya China and the Xixia County…
Noriware’s Biodegradable Films: A Green Solution to the Global Plastic Crisis
February 19, 2025 – Switzerland, the global frontrunner in innovation, has once again demonstrated its remarkable prowess in leading the pack. With 13 consecutive years atop the Global Innovation Index, the nation not only serves as a cradle of world innovation but has also forged the first-ever innovation strategic partnership with China, harboring immense potential…