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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…
European Parliament Lowers Recycled Plastic Targets in ELV Regulation
February 15, 2025 – European Parliament Adopts Key Amendments to ELV Regulation The European Parliament has recently approved a significant report that introduces several modifications to the European Commission’s proposed End-of-Life Vehicles (ELV) regulation. This regulation aims to boost the circular economy in the automotive sector by increasing the use of recycled materials in vehicle…
Plastic Industry on Edge After Trump’s Tariff and Policy Announcements
February 12, 2025 – The plastic industry is buzzing with anticipation following two recent moves by former U.S. President Trump, which are poised to have far-reaching implications for the sector. In a bold decision, Trump announced the imposition of steep tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports into the United States. This unwavering stance, with…
Tariff Policies Prompt Coca-Cola to Consider Packaging Changes
February 12, 2025 – During an earnings call on February 11th, James Quincey, CEO of The Coca-Cola Company, revealed that the company might adjust its packaging strategy, reducing the use of aluminum cans and shifting towards plastic bottles, if the latest round of tariff policies proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump are implemented. Just a…
Behind Your Daily Coffee: A Massive Oil Footprint
February 12, 2025 – Russian ecologist Varvara Mikheyeva has recently revealed startling data: a daily 400-milliliter takeaway coffee comes with a hidden oil consumption of approximately 1.6 kilograms per month. This conclusion is based on her detailed calculations of the oil consumed in the production process of plastic cups. Mikheyeva highlights that the average weight…
Challenges Arise in Bid to Eradicate Pacific Plastic Waste
February 11, 2025 – Ambitious Plan to Rid the Great Pacific Garbage Patch Faces Hurdles Plastic products have undeniably revolutionized daily life, but they have also posed increasingly severe environmental challenges. Globally, plastic recycling rates hover around a mere 15%, leading to tens of millions of tons of plastic waste entering oceans annually. The contaminated…
Innovative Technologies Tackle Oil Fume Emissions in Rubber & Plastic Industry
February 11, 2025 – The rubber and plastic materials manufacturing industry inevitably generates oil fume emissions during its production processes, primarily stemming from kitchens, injection molding, and vulcanization procedures. To tackle this environmental challenge, the industry and external stakeholders have been exploring and adopting a series of innovative technologies, striving to ensure that emissions meet…
Trump Declares ‘Back to Plastic’: A Challenge to Biden’s Straw Ban
February 9, 2025 – Trump Announces ‘Back to Plastic’ Initiative, Challenging Biden’s Plastic Straw Ban Former U.S. President Donald Trump took to his social media platform, Truth Social, on February 7th, to unveil a new policy statement. He announced his intention to halt the Biden administration’s plan to phase out plastic straws in favor of…
Enespa and PlastEco Team Up for Innovative Plastic Waste Management
February 8, 2025 – Enespa and PlastEco Forge New Path in Sustainable Plastic Waste Management In a recent development, Enespa, a leading player in the field of chemical recycling based in Switzerland, has announced the acquisition of a 40% stake in the Finnish startup PlastEco. This strategic move aims to deepen collaboration between the two…
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…