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Circular Solutions Take Center Stage at Africa’s Premier Plastics Expo
June 16, 2025 – Plastexpo 2025 Set to Spotlight Africa’s Booming Plastics Sector in Casablanca The African polymer industry is gearing up for its premier event as Plastexpo 2025 prepares to open its doors next week at Casablanca’s International Exhibition Center. Now in its tenth edition, the exhibition will showcase how modern plastics technology is…
Chemical Recycling Gets Green Light in EU’s Major Plastic Policy Overhau
June 16, 2025 – EU Overhauls Plastic Recycling Framework with Unified Regulatory Approach The European Union is poised to revolutionize its plastic waste management system through a comprehensive merger of two key environmental policies. Industry sources confirm the Single-Use Plastics Directive (SUPD) and Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) will be consolidated into a cohesive…
Nice Declaration Marks Turning Point in Global Plastic Pollution Battle
June 16, 2025 – Global Plastic Governance Reaches Watershed Moment with Nice Declaration The international community has reached a pivotal juncture in addressing plastic pollution as 95 nations united to adopt the groundbreaking Nice Declaration during the 3rd UN Ocean Conference. This landmark document sets the stage for decisive negotiations in Geneva this August, aiming…
Closing the Loop: JEPLAN’s Innovation Transforms Electronics Manufacturing Waste
June 13, 2025 – Breakthrough in Electronic Waste Recycling: JEPLAN Transforms MLCC Waste into Premium PET Raw Material AsiaMB reports a revolutionary advancement in plastic circularity from Japan’s JEPLAN Corporation. The pioneering recycling specialist has successfully converted discarded PET films from multilayer ceramic capacitor (MLCC) manufacturing into high-purity BHET through innovative chemical recycling technology –…
The Plastic Reckoning: Why the Nice Declaration Marks a New Era for Polymer Industries
June 13, 2025 – Global Plastic Governance at Crossroads as 95 Nations Endorse Binding Treaty Framework The international community has reached a pivotal moment in plastic pollution control, with the newly adopted Nice Declaration setting the stage for decisive action. AsiaMB reports from the color masterbatch industry perspective that this landmark agreement could fundamentally reshape…
Recycled Content Crackdown: Beverage Giants Face Hefty Fines in Washington’s Green Push
June 12, 2025 – Washington State has intensified its crackdown on non-compliant plastic manufacturers, issuing $277,000 in collective penalties to 23 companies failing to meet post-consumer recycled content mandates. The enforcement action highlights growing regulatory pressure on packaging producers to adopt sustainable practices. Leading beverage and consumer goods firms faced the steepest fines, with Arizona…
From Bonding to Unbonding: How New Adhesive Tech Impacts Masterbatch Circularity
June 12, 2025 – AsiaMB Exclusive: Israeli Breakthrough in Reversible Adhesives Could Revolutionize Plastic Assembly Researchers at Jerusalem’s Hebrew University have developed a game-changing adhesive technology that could transform how plastics are assembled and recycled. The innovation holds particular significance for the masterbatch industry, where bonding and disassembly processes often complicate material recovery. The novel…
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…
Ethiopia Declares War on Plastic Waste: New Law Brings Harsh Penalties
June 11, 2025 – Ethiopia Enacts Groundbreaking Plastic Ban with Severe Penalties In a bold environmental move, Ethiopia has implemented one of Africa’s strictest prohibitions against single-use plastic bags through its newly passed Dry Waste Management and Disposal Proclamation. The legislation introduces unprecedented penalties, including fines up to 20,000 Birr (US$1,100) for businesses and potential…
From Plastic to Metabolite: Scientists Trace PLA’s Surprising Path Through Living Systems
June 11, 2025 - Breakthrough Study Reveals Hidden Journey of PLA Microplastics in Mammalian Systems A landmark study from China’s National Center for Nanoscience and Technology has decoded the metabolic fate of polylactic acid (PLA) microplastics, challenging assumptions about biodegradable plastic safety. Key Discoveries Using cutting-edge isotopic tracing, Professor Chen Chunying’s team documented how: “PLA…