The Push for Monomaterial Packaging – Part 2: Major Polyolefin Players Work to Refine Proprietary Technologies
The growing need worldwide for monomaterial packaging suited to mechanical recycling is now prompting efforts from polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
AIST Takes Aim at Efficient Bioplastic Production Using CO2
The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology’s (AIST) Bioproduction Research Institute has gotten under way on a project…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
The Push for Monomaterial Packaging – Part 1: Industry Ramps up Creation of International Standards
Global brands engaged in food, drinks and daily necessities are increasingly seeking to adopt monomaterial packaging, which is well suited…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Mitsui & Co Aims to Build Circular Model for Recycled PP
Mitsui & Co. Ltd. (TYO:8031) is looking to establish a plastic resource recycling system within Japan by introducing advanced recycling…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
METI Seeks to Scale up Demonstration Testing in Plastic Recycling Project
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) is looking to scale up its initiative to promote advanced recycling by…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Tokuyama Makes Moves Toward Local Taiwanese Production of High-Purity IPA
Tokuyama Corp. (TYO:4043) has been seeing strong sales of late for high-purity isopropyl alcohol (IPA) through Taiwanese subsidiary Taiwan Tokuyama…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Teijin to Produce Prosthetic Joints in Thailand
Teijin Ltd. (TYO:3401) is looking to expand its presence overseas by launching Thai production for prosthetic joints and other implanted…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Toshiba Develops Energy-Efficient, Low-Temperature, Non-Pressurized Concentration Technology
Toshiba Corp. (TYO:6502) has developed a technology to concentrate and extract substances contained in aqueous solutions under low temperature and…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
Price Hikes in Flexible Packaging Supply Chain Pose Predicament for Converter Companies
High crude oil and naphtha prices are driving up costs in the supply chain for flexible packaging materials. And while…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
METI’s Green Innovation Fund Budgets 126.2B Yen for Carbon Recycling Projects in Chemical Sector
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has decided to budget up to 126.2 billion yen ($1.15 billion) from…… Please subscribe to read the full story.
