Polyethylene terephthalate
Unveiling the Culprits: What Causes Yellowing in Recycled PET Bottle Flakes?
April 22, 2025 – In the realm of recycled plastics, the yellowing of recycled PET bottle flakes has long been a major obstacle hindering their high-value utilization. As one of the most widely used recycled plastic varieties globally, the color stability of PET bottle flakes plays a decisive role in their expansion into fields such…
SMI’s Innovative Solution Paves the Way for Label-Free Packaging Revolution
April 22, 2025 – A new packaging trend is quietly emerging in the food and beverage manufacturing industry, with label-free bottles gaining significant popularity. Portuguese company Carvalhelhos, which adheres to the concepts of sustainable development and environmental responsibility, has successfully created new PET and recycled PET (rPET) containers without plastic labels, leveraging SMI’s EBS 8…
Indonesia’s First Food-Grade rPET Factory: ALBA Tridi Secures FDA Nod
March 28, 2025 – ALBA Tridi, a facility operated by ALBA Group Asia in Indonesia, has recently secured a “No Objection Letter” (NOL) from the U.S. FDA for the production of food-grade rPET. This significant certification not only heralds a new chapter for the Southeast Asian recycled plastics industry but also underscores ALBA Group’s ambitious…
Exploring the Potential of Chemical and Biological PET Recycling
March 21, 2025 – A recent research report by Sinolink Securities highlights that the current PET recycling industry is primarily dominated by physical methods, with a relatively mature industrial chain and processes. However, as market demand continues to surge, chemical methods are gradually emerging as a significant development direction for the future of PET recycling….
Autonomous Sorting: Driving a Revolution in the Recycled PET Industry
March 7, 2025 – Revolution in Recycled PET Industry: Autonomous Sorting Technology Paves the Way The recycled PET industry is undergoing a transformative shift as China’s cleaning capacity surpasses the 30 million metric ton milestone, casting a shadow of overcapacity across the sector. However, an industrial revolution sparked by autonomous sorting technology is quietly reshaping…
Eastman Pushes Sustainability with RecyClass-Certified Resins
February 15, 2025 – Eastman’s Eight Copolyester Resins Receive RecyClass Recyclability Certification Eastman has announced that eight of its copolyester resins, along with their equivalent renewable material grades (Renew grades), have successfully obtained RecyClass recyclability certification. These PET resins, which incorporate recycled materials, demonstrate Eastman’s commitment to sustainability. Notably, six of the copolyester resins, specifically…
PET Resin Imports from China and Indonesia Face Provisional Anti-Dumping Taxes in Malaysia
January 18, 2025 – Malaysia Imposes Anti-Dumping Duties on PET Resin from China and Indonesia In a significant announcement, Malaysia’s Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry has imposed provisional anti-dumping measures on PET resin (Polyethylene Terephthalate, or PET) imported from China and Indonesia. Effective January 7, 2025, these countries will face a temporary anti-dumping tax…
Revolutionary PET Biocatalyst Developed by Kyungpook National University and CJ CheilJedang
January 7, 2025 – A research team led by Professor Kyung-Jin Kim from Kyungpook National University in South Korea, in collaboration with CJ CheilJedang, has successfully developed the world’s most efficient biocatalyst for breaking down polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic. This groundbreaking achievement marks a significant breakthrough in the field of sustainable recycling. The research was…
UIF Pioneers Innovative Technologies in Polyester Production
December 26, 2024 – Global Chemical Giant UIF Showcases Excellence in Polyester with Innovative Technologies Uhde Inventa-Fischer (UIF), a century-old provider of polymerization equipment, has once again demonstrated its outstanding capabilities in the polyester sector. Renowned worldwide for its proprietary patents in polyester and polyamide production processes and equipment development, UIF has played a pivotal…
Indorama Ventures Launches RECO Collective 2025, Fostering Sustainable Practices in SMEs
December 26, 2024 – Indorama Ventures Launches RECO Collective 2025 to Empower SMEs in Sustainable Fashion and Furniture Global sustainable chemistry giant Indorama Ventures has recently announced the official launch of its RECO Collective 2025 initiative, aimed at deepening education on recycling and upcycling practices and inspiring small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the fashion…