Plastic recycling
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…
Plastic Recycling Partnership: Chengfa and RCDPLAS Forge New Collaboration
January 24, 2025 – Chengfa Environment and RCDPLAS Forge New Path in Plastic Recycling On January 7th, the R&D center of Chengfa Environment hosted a unique plastic recycling cooperation exchange meeting, bringing together representatives from Chengfa Environment and Portugal-based RCDPLAS. During this meeting, the two parties delved into the latest advancements in plastic recycling technology…
Taiwan Pioneers Global Plastic Recycling with Bold Goals and Policies
January 18, 2025 – Taiwan Leads Global Plastic Recycling Efforts with Ambitious Goals and Innovative Policies Taiwan stands out in the global plastic recycling sector, boasting one of the highest plastic recycling rates worldwide. In 2019, the island’s plastic recycling rate hit an impressive 51%, with plastic containers achieving a remarkable recycling rate of 97%…
ALBA Expands Asian Footprint with New Recycling Facility in Indonesia
December 25, 2024 – ALBA Tridi Plastics Recycling Indonesia, a significant Asian footprint of the ALBA Group, is nearing completion in Kendal, Central Java, Indonesia. This state-of-the-art food-grade plastic recycling facility stands as a testament to ALBA’s commitment to advancing sustainable circular economy practices in Asia and marks a new milestone in the company’s journey….
Cost Concerns Force SK Geo Centric to Halt Plastic Recycling Project
November 28, 2024 – SK Geo Centric Halts Plastic Recycling Plant Project in France Amid Cost Concerns In a surprising turn of events, SK Geo Centric, a subsidiary of Korean energy giant SK Innovation, has announced the decision to halt plans for a joint plastic recycling plant in France. The news has sparked widespread industry…
California Lawsuit vs. ExxonMobil: Recycling Controversy
November 23, 2024 – ExxonMobil has unveiled a significant investment plan, committing over $200 million to expand its advanced recycling operations in Baytown and Beaumont, Texas. This new venture, set to commence in 2026, promises to substantially boost ExxonMobil’s global plastic processing capabilities, contributing to environmental conservation efforts. Through this investment, ExxonMobil’s advanced recycling capacity…
Innovative Collaboration: Covestro and Osel Transform Car Parts into Sustainable Materials
November 14, 2024 – In a pioneering move towards sustainability in the automotive sector, Covestro has deepened its collaboration with Osel, a leading plastic recycling enterprise in China, to explore new avenues in automotive plastic recycling. The focal point of this partnership is the recycling of plastic components, such as headlights, from end-of-life vehicles, transforming…
Asian Plastic Recycling Industry Gears Up for Inaugural PRS Event in Singapore
October 30, 2024 – Premier Asian Plastic Recycling Show (PRS) Set to Open at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore The inaugural Asian Plastic Recycling Show (PRS), scheduled for November 13-14, 2024, is poised to kick off at the prestigious Marina Bay Sands Convention Centre in Singapore. This two-day event promises to bring together elite professionals…
Meituan’s Qingshan Technology Award 2024: Driving Green Innovation in the Plastics Industry
September 03, 2024 – The application process for the 2024 “Qingshan Technology Award” has officially commenced, with a continued focus on core topics such as green and low-carbon materials, carbon capture, and resource utilization. The award aims to select 10 outstanding talents, with each winner receiving a prize of up to 1 million yuan. This…