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Future of Plastic Industry at Risk: Study Urges Global Cooperation for Sustainability
November 23, 2024 – A recent study on global plastic consumption and waste management has sparked widespread industry attention. The report unveils that in 2020, the world consumed a staggering 547 million tons of plastic, with virgin plastic accounting for 86% and recycled plastic merely 14%. In terms of regional consumption, China led the pack…
Bioplastics: A Rising Star in the Plastic Industry
The bioplastics industry, though long-established, experienced a downturn in the 2010s. Companies in this sector faced bankruptcy or abandonment, and the industry’s development stagnated. This predicament was attributed to over-optimistic initial investments that backfired, coupled with severe bottlenecks in the expansion of commercial production. Moreover, the relatively high prices of bioplastics, compared to the then-cheap…
Pulp Molding Industry Faces Export Hurdles and Policy Stagnation Amid Global Shifts
November 14, 2024 – The pulp molding industry, which once rode a wave of growth fueled by global “plastic-ban” policies and soaring export demands, now faces a multitude of challenges, including export obstacles and policy stagnation, casting a shadow over its future prospects. The industry’s export woes are closely intertwined with the complexifying international trade…
From Concept to Reality: The Process of Plastic Material Selection
November 13, 2024 – Navigating the Complexities of Plastic Material Selection for Industrial Applications Plastics, as indispensable materials in modern industry, come in a vast array of types and properties. The process of selecting the right plastic for a specific application requires designers to consider multiple factors to ensure that the chosen material meets both…
Unlocking the Potential of ISBM: Key Insights into Plastic Packaging Innovation
November 13, 2024 – ISBM Technology: Revolutionizing Plastic Packaging with Efficiency and Flexibility In the plastic packaging industry, ISBM (Injection Stretch Blow Molding) technology has emerged as a favorite due to its efficiency and flexibility. This advanced technique is widely applied to various materials such as PET, PETG, PCTG, Tritan, PC, SAN, PP, and PA,…
Innovations in Plastic Coloration: The Power of Polymer Additives
October 31, 2024 – Unveiling the Magic of Polymer Additives in Plastic Coloration In the realm of plastic coloration, polymer additives play a pivotal role, transforming plastics into vibrant, durable, and visually appealing products. Today, let’s delve into the fascinating world of these additives and understand how they work their magic. Dispersants are a crucial…
Leading the Pack: China’s Plastic Film Industry and Its Future Trajectory
October 28, 2024 – China’s plastic flexible packaging industry, with over 50 years of development, has emerged as a pivotal player in the packaging sector. Dominated by plastic films since its inception in the late 1970s, the industry has swiftly secured a leading position in the domestic market. Today, plastic films are not only extensively…
Plastic Modification: Elevating Performance and Cutting Costs
October 27, 2024 – Plastic Modification Technologies: Enhancing Performance and Reducing Costs In the plastic processing industry, modification technologies are gaining increasing attention as vital means of enhancing plastic properties and reducing costs. Through scientific modification methods, various aspects of plastics, including hardness, appearance, processability, transparency, mechanical properties, electromagnetic properties, aging resistance, wear resistance, thermal…
Waste Plastic Bottles Transformed into Polyester Fibers in Jieyang
October 27, 2024 – Innovative Recycling Practices Transform Waste Plastic Bottles into Polyester Staple Fibers in Puning, Jieyang An innovative environmental practice is being implemented in the production workshop of Guangdong Yuanhui Environmental Protection Fiber Co., Ltd. in Puning City, Jieyang. Discarded plastic bottles undergo a complex and meticulous process, including sorting, high-temperature flotation, crushing,…
Exploring the Future: The Role of Technology in Shaping Society
October 26, 2024 – The global emphasis on sustainability has increasingly shone the spotlight on the application of recycled plastics within the plastics industry. Recently, in-depth discussions have arisen surrounding the utilization of recycled plastics and design for recyclability. In the design-for-recyclability guidelines published by authoritative bodies such as APR, Recyclass, and the China Plastic…