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As 2024 draws to a close, we can see that plastic recycling is evidently becoming a global focus to combat pollution and ease environmental burdens.
Media Kit 2025
Feature Latest Headlines
- » Green expansions: Cyclyx to invest in second circularity centre in US; Tosoh starts production of CO2-isocyanates in Japan New
- » Blowplast doubles PCR content in lubricant bottles with ExxonMobil’s PE New
- » LG Chem/Reifenhäuser to collaborate on MDO PE films for sustainable packaging
- » KHS expands bottle handling expertise through investment in Tyrolon
- » Starlinger acquires woven packaging division from Windmöller & Hölscher
- » M&As: Amcor/Berry to combine in US$8 bn deal creating packaging solutions giant
- » Expansions: Syensqo expands PSU capacity in US; Ineos Acetic/GNFC in jv to build acetic acid plant in India
- » Kraiburg TPE casts a wider net with innovative TPEs
- » Green tie-ups: Henkel/Celanese to co-develop adhesives using captured CO2 emissions; Avantium/SCGC to pilot PLGA polyester production
- » Battery funds: Entek secures US$1 bn DOE loan for lithium ion facility; Neo to partner in US$14 mn recycled silicon battery project by South Korean govt
- » Recycling: ExxonMobil to expand US recycling capacity in US$200 mn investment; Mitsui Chemicals developing recycling technology for high-purity phosphorus materials
- » Green news: Aduro engages Zeton to build HCT recycling plant; Milliken invests in Tidal Vision to advance chitosan as biomaterial
- » Country Focus: Taiwan; Asia’s catalyst for manufacturing innovation December issue
- » Packaging: Curbing food wastes and cutting carbon emissions December issue
- » Packaging: ExxonMobil develops thermoformed packaging with 95% PE content December issue
- » Chemical recycling: another formula for a circular economy December issue
- » Chemical Sector: Decarbonised chemicals, plastics gain momentum with multiple production pathways December issue
- » From waste to resource: global rise of biopolymers December issue
- » Advertorial: Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Miss CHINAPLAS’s Return to the Greater Bay Area; A Treasure Trove of Business Opportunities December issue
Company News
Strategising: Dow to shut Texas PO facility and assess European PU assets; Eni to close two ethylene crackers in Italy
While China is expanding its polyurethane capacities, Europe and the US are seeing a slowing climate. US material firm Dow recently announced that it is conducting a strategic... Read More»
M&As: Covestro management approves US$16 bn takeover by Adnoc; Hexpol acquires major share in Piedmont Resin for US$86 mn
German materials firm Covestro has said its management and supervisory boards support Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc)’s US$16.3 billion... Read More»
Material News
Grappling with Singapore’s plastic waste with global innovations, local strategies for change
Singapore's plastic waste problem is a growing concern, with more than 900,000 tonnes of plastic waste generated annually, but only a small percentage (around 4%) being recycled. While global solutions are important... Read More»
Plant closures: Ineos not to restart styrene monomer plant in Canada; Ineos to close ABS facility in US
Styrenics maker Ineos Styrolution has confirmed it will not restart its styrene monomer production site in Sarnia, Ontario, which has been shut down since April 2024.... Read More»
Machinery News
Launch of “Spotlight on Malaysia: Buyer Program” at Chinaplas 2025; advancing global collaboration
To further promote the innovations and applications of plastics and rubber technology, Adsale Exhibition Services Ltd, the organiser of Chinaplas, one of the world’s leading plastics ... Read More»
Farrel Pomini to work with Lummus for pyrolysis process
Mixing systems supplier Farrel Pomini, a part of the HF Mixing Group, recently announced a partnership with Lummus Technology in developing a plastic pyrolysis process.... Read More»
Tyre Industry: Speeding up towards sustainability
Amid environmental issues over rising carbon emissions, the rubber/tyre sector is stepping up speed, fully committing to sustainability and making bold moves to ensure it achieves this goal... Read More»
Country Focus: Taiwan; Asia’s catalyst for manufacturing innovation
Taiwan’s technological assets establish the country as a vital player in the region’s sustainability transition, says Angelica Buan in this report based on the recently concluded Taipeiplas.... Read More»
Clariant to supply catalysts for China's first biomass-to-green methanol project
Swiss chemical firm Clariant has announced that its MegaMax catalyst has been selected for China’s biomass gasification-to-green methanol project. The plant will... Read More»
