plastic
Tariff Cuts and Agricultural Deals: How the Ecuador-China FTA is Reshaping Trade Dynamics
May 19, 2025 -Since the Ecuador-China Free Trade Agreement (FTA) came into effect on May 1, 2024, Ecuador has solidified its position as the fourth Latin American nation to ink such a pact with China, unlocking unprecedented access to China’s dynamic market of over 1.4 billion consumers. The milestone agreement has since catalyzed a wave…
From Plastic Pollution to Sustainable Polymers: Mixed Microbes Transform PET Waste into PHA
May 19, 2025 – The global menace of traditional plastic pollution has intensified the urgency for sustainable alternatives, with polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA)—biodegradable polymers—emerging as a promising solution. However, their high production costs have hindered large-scale adoption. In a breakthrough approach, researchers are now exploring waste plastics as carbon sources for microbial PHA synthesis, addressing both plastic…
Plastic’s Hidden Toxic Legacy: Chemical Complexity Challenges Circular Economy Goals
May 19, 2025 – The widespread use of plastic products in modern society masks a critical challenge: the chemical complexity inherent in their composition. To impart flexibility, flame resistance, and weatherability, manufacturers often incorporate a cocktail of chemical additives into plastics. However, the risks (potential risks) these additives pose to environmental health and human safety…
From Lab to Landfill: Bluepha’s PHA Breakthroughs Tackle Global Plastic Crisis
May 19, 2025 – Amid escalating global plastic pollution and the pursuit of “dual carbon” goals, Shanghai Bluepha Biotechnology Co., Ltd., in collaboration with renowned academic institutions such as Fudan University and the University of Oxford, has achieved three pivotal breakthroughs in polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) biomanufacturing technology. These achievements include setting a new world record of…
BPF Sounds Alarm on Fraudulent Recycled Plastic Claims Threatening UK Industry Integrity
May 18, 2025 –The British Plastics Federation (BPF) has recently raised significant concerns over fraudulent reporting practices within the plastic recycling sector. The BPF highlights that certain companies, driven by financial gains or a desire to project an eco-friendly image, are deliberately inflating the actual recycled plastic content in their products. Such practices not only…
UK Faces Uphill Battle in Plastic Film Recycling Ahead of 2027 Mandate
May 18, 2025 -The UK is bracing for a significant challenge in plastic film recycling as the 2027 deadline for mandatory recycling requirements approaches, necessitating the urgent establishment of a scalable and economically viable recycling system. Currently, both the recycling infrastructure and public awareness in the UK fall short of the demands posed by this…
Blow Molding: The Key to Crafting Durable and Efficient Plastic Drums
May 14, 2025 –In the thriving landscape of modern industry, plastic products have emerged as indispensable components across numerous sectors, favored for their lightweight durability and cost-effectiveness. Among these, plastic drums, serving as pivotal containers for storing and transporting both liquid and solid materials, owe their quality and performance directly to the intricacies of their…
Google and Dow Team Up: AI – Driven Solution for Plastic Recycling Crisis
May 8, 2025 – As the world grapples with the pervasive problem of plastic pollution and seeks breakthroughs in the circular economy, tech giant Google has joined forces with Dow, a leader in materials science, in a groundbreaking collaboration. Their aim is to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to overcome the technical hurdles in recycling plastic…
UK’s Plastic Packaging Tax Overhaul: New Rules from 2027
May 8, 2025 – The UK’s HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) recently announced significant changes to the Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT) set to take effect from April 2027. This move is part of the UK’s broader effort to drive sustainability in the plastic packaging industry and will have far – reaching implications for businesses involved….
Unveiling the Power of Plastic-Metal Universal Gear Grease in Automobiles
April 28, 2025 – When cruising down the streets and relishing a comfortable driving experience, we often overlook the crucial gear components inside our cars. These seemingly ordinary gears, in fact, are the heart of a vehicle’s power transmission system. And the high-performance plastic-metal universal gear grease acts as an invisible guardian, silently ensuring the…