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Future Bio Pioneers New Plastic Revolution with Biomass Vitrimer
February 28, 2025 – Future Bio Emerges with Revolutionary Bio-Manufactured Plastic Future Bio, a company founded by veterans of Jay Keasling’s lab, a pioneer in international synthetic biology, has unveiled a groundbreaking new plastic called Biomass Vitrimer with a recycling rate of up to 95%. According to Wang Zilong, co-founder and CEO of Future Bio,…
LyondellBasell Faces Rumors of Maasvlakte Plant Closure Amid Business Review
February 26, 2025 – Rumors Swirl Around Potential Closure of Maasvlakte Plastic Precursor Plant Speculation has emerged regarding the possible shutdown of a plastic precursor production facility in the Maasvlakte area of Rotterdam Port, the Netherlands. The plant, jointly operated by LyondellBasell (LYB) and Covestro with a 50% stake each, stands as a giant in…
Automotive Factory Implements Strategies to Minimize Plastic Waste and Costs
February 24, 2025 – Plastic Automotive Parts Manufacturer Optimizes Material Usage for Sustainable Growth In the realm of plastic automotive parts production, the management of plastic material consumption is a critical aspect of operational efficiency. From raw material supply to finished product delivery, every step requires meticulous planning to optimize production schedules, reduce costs, and…
Spain’s Plastic Recycling Gets Boost with Kingfa Eco-Tech’s New Project
February 24, 2025 – Spain’s Kingfa Eco-Tech Celebrates Launch of High-Performance Recycled Plastic Project in Cuenca Spain’s Kingfa Eco-Tech Technology Co., Ltd. recently celebrated the commissioning of its eco-friendly high-performance recycled plastic project in Montalvo, Cuenca province, marking the official kickoff of an initiative with an annual production capacity of 30,000 tons. This project aims…
Plastic Revolutionizes Rocket Manufacturing: A New Era in Aerospace Materials
February 21, 2025 – Plastic Emerges as a Game-Changer in Rocket Manufacturing, Ushering in a Material Revolution for Aerospace Technology. In the long journey of exploring the universe, an seemingly ordinary material – plastic – is gradually making its mark as a rising star in the field of rocket manufacturing. Traditionally, the selection of materials…
Global Maritime Reps Agree on 2025 Action Plan to Combat Marine Plastic Litter
February 21, 2025 – The 12th Session of the IMO’s Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention Concludes Successfully in London. From January 27 to 31, representatives from the global maritime industry converged to deliberate on effective strategies to prevent and combat marine pollution. During the session, the sub-committee reached a broad consensus on the draft “2025 Action…
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…