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PE vs. PP: Decoding the Best Plastic Cutting Board Materials for Your Kitchen Needs
March 17, 2025 – Plastic cutting boards have surged in popularity for kitchen use due to their lightweight and durable nature, but selecting a safe and practical option remains a top concern for consumers. Experts recommend prioritizing food-grade polyethylene (PE) or polypropylene (PP) materials, both certified for food safety. PE’s soft surface protects knife edges,…
Hidden Dangers of Reusing Plastic Bottles for Food Storage
March 16, 2025 – Reusing Plastic Bottles for Food Storage: A Hidden Health Hazard In an effort to be eco-friendly, many people wash and reuse mineral water and soda bottles for storing soy sauce, vinegar, or even rice and grains. However, what seems like a sustainable practice may actually pose significant health risks. Why is…
Innovative Recycling: LOTTE Chemical Transforms Waste into Smartphone Components
March 16, 2025 – LOTTE Chemical and Samsung Electronics Pioneer Recycling Innovation in Galaxy S25 Smartphone In a landmark collaboration, LOTTE Chemical and Samsung Electronics have announced a joint venture to incorporate recycled plastic materials into Samsung’s latest flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S25, further cementing their partnership in the realm of resource circulation. Leveraging its…
Strategic Merger: Bio-Tech Strengthens Laboratory Consumables Portfolio
March 13, 2025 – Shanghai Bio-Tech Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Bio-Tech”), has recently announced the successful completion of its merger and acquisition deal with Zhejiang Manweini Biotechnology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Manweini Bio”). This strategic move is poised to significantly bolster the manufacturing capabilities of Bio-Tech’s laboratory consumables brand, BIOLEADER (Chinese…
Reusable Cups: A New Trend for Sustainable Beverage Industry
March 7, 2025 – As the ready-to-drink beverage industry booms, consumers enjoy more choices, but the issue of single-use plastic packaging waste is becoming increasingly prominent. According to a report released by Free From Plastic, the total amount of plastic waste generated by China’s food delivery and new tea beverage industries annually reaches a stunning…
The Challenge of Green Straws: Navigating Cost and Sustainability in the Plastic Industry
March 5, 2025 – The Debate Over Straws Reignites Focus on Single-Use Plastics The recent controversy over straws across the ocean has once again brought single-use plastic products into the public spotlight. The Trump administration’s executive order to halt the procurement and mandatory use of paper straws, shifting back to promoting plastic straws, has sparked…
The Rise of Modified Plastics: Driving Upgrades Across Multiple Industries
March 28, 2025 – The Modified Plastics Industry Ushers in New Developments, Driving Upgrades Across Multiple Sectors! Modified plastics, as novel plastic products processed and modified through various methods based on general-purpose and engineering plastics, are playing an increasingly significant role in modern manufacturing due to their unique performance advantages. These plastics undergo modification through…
Study Reveals Potential Health Risks of Plastic Food Containers
February 28, 2025 – New Study Unveils Potential Link Between Plastic Takeout Containers and Congestive Heart Failure A recent study conducted by Chinese researchers has shed light on a potential connection between plastic takeout containers and congestive heart failure. This peer-reviewed research provides further scientific evidence on the health risks associated with the use of…
Major Policy Shift: Indonesia Bans Plastic Waste Imports from New Year
February 28, 2025 – Indonesia Announces Complete Ban on Plastic Waste Imports from New Year’s Day 2025 In a major policy shift, the Indonesian government has announced that it will fully terminate the import of plastic waste starting from January 1, 2025. The significant decision was unveiled by Environment Minister Hanif on November 1, 2024….
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,…