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Strategic Investment Boosts Global Deployment of Plastic-to-Fuel Innovation
July 31, 2025 - Mitsubishi Chemical Backs Licella’s Plastic-to-Fuel Tech in Global Sustainability Push Mitsubishi Chemical Group has invested in Australian cleantech firm Licella Holdings through its U.S.-based venture arm, Diamond Edge Ventures, marking a strategic move to scale Licella’s patented Cat-HTR™ recycling technology worldwide. The advanced Cat-HTR™ process converts waste plastics and biomass into…
Sri Lanka Court Slaps $1 Billion Fine for World’s Worst Plastic Pollution Disaster
July 31, 2025 – Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court Orders $1 Billion Compensation for Historic Marine Pollution Disaster In a landmark environmental ruling, Sri Lanka’s highest court has mandated the X-Press Pearl Group to pay $1 billion in damages for causing the world’s worst marine plastic pollution incident. The 2021 ship disaster released an estimated 70-75…
Trade War Fallout: New US Tariffs Could Cripple ASEAN’s Plastic Sector
July 21, 2025 – Plastics Industry Faces Supply Chain Upheaval as US Tariffs Reshape Asian Trade Flows The global plastics supply chain is bracing for disruption following the Trump administration’s sweeping tariff announcements targeting Southeast Asian imports. Effective August 1, 2025, new duties ranging from 25% to 40% will apply to plastic raw materials and…
From Trash to Trim: How Recycled Plastics Are Reshaping Auto Design
July 21, 2025 – Automotive Plastics Revolution: How Recycled PP is Driving EU’s Circular Car Vision The European automotive industry is undergoing a materials transformation as strict new sustainability regulations take effect. Under revised End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) directives taking effect in 2030, vehicle manufacturers must incorporate minimum 20% recycled plastics in new cars – with…
Sustainable Solutions Drive $3.2B Automotive Plastic Repair Market
July 20, 2025 – Automotive Plastics Repair Enters New Era with Advanced Restoration Techniques The automotive aftermarket is witnessing a transformation in plastic component restoration as new technologies emerge to address common vehicle damage. With modern cars containing over 150kg of plastic components on average, proper repair methods are becoming essential for cost-effective maintenance. Industry…
Veolia’s German Plant Closures Signal Major Shift in European Plastic Recycling
July 20, 2025 – European Plastic Recycling Sector Faces Major Restructuring as Veolia Shuts Key German Facilities In a strategic shift shaking Europe’s circular economy landscape, environmental services leader Veolia has confirmed plans to decommission its two flagship plastic recycling plants in Bernburg, Germany by year-end. The impending closures of the MultiPet and Multiport facilities…
New Era for Recycled Plastics: Henan’s Zero-Carbon Industrial Park Takes Shape
July 20, 2025 – Henan Province Breaks New Ground in Circular Plastics Economy Central China’s plastics recycling sector has reached a pivotal moment with the successful launch of Zhongzai Su (Xuchang) New Materials Co.’s pioneering recycled PE production line. This milestone represents the first operational component of Henan’s premier high-value plastic recycling industrial park. Located…
Next-Gen Auto Manufacturing: Plastic Welding Set for 30% Cost Reduction by 2028
July 20, 2025 – Automotive Industry Embraces Advanced Plastic Welding for Lightweight Vehicle Production The global automotive sector is undergoing a manufacturing transformation as plastic welding technologies become increasingly vital for modern vehicle assembly. With lightweighting strategies taking center stage, these specialized joining methods are redefining production economics across the industry. Three primary welding techniques…
From Plastic to PLA: Can the Bubble Tea Industry Solve Its Waste Dilemma?
July 17, 2025 – The bubble tea industry’s plastic footprint has reached alarming levels, with packaging waste emerging as the sector’s most pressing sustainability challenge. AsiaMB’s latest industry analysis reveals that beverage chains generated over 440,000 metric tons of waste last year – enough to fill 1,200 Olympic-sized swimming pools – with single-use plastics accounting…
Precision Meets Sustainability: Amcor Launches Industry-First Custom PCR System
July 15, 2025 – Amcor’s Smart Factory Breakthrough Enables Fully Customizable PCR Packaging Solutions AsiaMB reports a game-changing development in sustainable packaging as Amcor completes its landmark smart factory upgrade in Nicholasville, Kentucky. The facility now boasts unprecedented capability to produce plastic packaging with precisely adjustable post-consumer recycled (PCR) content from 0-100%, marking a quantum…