What is Plastic?
Introduction to Plastics Plastics are a class of materials consisting of a variety of synthetic or semi-synthetic organic compounds that are ductile and can therefore be molded into solid objects. Plasticity is a universal property of all materials, i.e. the ability to deform permanently without breaking. Polymers get their name from their elasticity and plasticity. […]
PEA Plastic Pollution Prevention and Control
PEA On November 21, 2024, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the National Strategy to Prevent Plastic Pollution, which identified six goals and actions aimed at preventing plastic pollution throughout the entire plastic lifecycle. Plastic has many uses, but it also has a huge impact on our environment. The National Strategy for Preventing […]
Plastic Bags Bans
Why is the use of plastic bags prohibited? Plastic bags are bags made mainly from plastic (commonly used plastics include polypropylene, polyester, nylon, etc.) and are essential items in people’s daily lives. They are often used to store other items. Due to its advantages of low cost, extremely light weight, large capacity, and easy storage, […]
Chinaplas 2025
The 37th International Exhibition on Plastics & Rubber Industries 2025 Chinaplas, the world′s leading trade show for plastics and rubber industries provides an online and offline sourcing & technology exchange platform, where a well mixture of Chinese and Overseas exhibits are displayed under one roof, for international buyers to look for practical, advanced and innovative […]
Reducing Manufacturing Waste Guide
Why reduce waste? Every year, humans worldwide generate 2.1 billion to 2.3 billion tons of urban solid waste. If not managed properly, most waste (from food and plastics to electronic products and textiles) will emit greenhouse gases or toxic chemicals. This will damage ecosystems, cause diseases, and threaten economic prosperity, especially causing harm to women […]
WHO-Air Pollution An Invisible Threat to Health
Air pollution is the second largest risk factor for premature death worldwide According to AFP on June 19, a report released on the 19th said that nearly 2,000 children die every day from health problems related to air pollution, and air pollution is now the second largest risk factor for premature death in the world. […]
Plastic Drums Market – Global Trends
Outlook for the Plastic Bucket Market from 2025 to 2035 The plastic bucket market is expected to reach $4.7 billion by 2025 and $6.6 billion by 2035. It is expected that sales will grow at a compound annual growth rate of 3.5% during the forecast period from 2025 to 2035. The revenue from plastic barrels […]
PPWR – EU Packaging Regulations
How much do you know about the new PPWR regulations? What is PPWR? The PPWR (Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulations) aims to reduce the generation of packaging waste and promote a sustainable circular economy in the packaging industry. Unlike the previous Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive (PPWD), PPWR has higher requirements, specifying specific recycling standards, […]
Microplastics – Automotive Tires
Tire microplastics Firstly, what is microplastics? Simply put, microplastics refer to plastic particles with a diameter of less than 5 millimeters, which typically come from the degradation of plastic products, industrial production, and other activities. When we drive a car, the wear material generated by the friction between the tires and the ground contains a […]
Non-Biodegradable Waste
Non biodegradable waste: a persistent environmental crisis We live in an era surrounded by plastics, electronic products, and synthetic materials. These materials have brought convenience to our lives, but they have also brought a serious environmental problem: the surge of non biodegradable waste. These wastes cannot be decomposed by nature and exist in the environment […]