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August 23, 2024
U.S. Plastics Demand Growth: The Plastics Industry Association reported a 1.4% increase in U.S. plastics demand from April to May 2024, reaching $22.8 billion. This marks a 3.5% year-over-year growth and suggests a recovery from the fluctuations seen in 2021-2022(
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Kia's Recycled Plastics Initiative: Kia announced plans to incorporate recycled plastic from 55 tons of ocean waste into its new electric vehicle models, highlighting an increased focus on sustainable materials in the automotive sector(
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AI and Digital Transformation: The plastics industry is leveraging AI to enhance materials development and streamline supply chains, marking a significant shift towards Industry 4.0(
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Advances in Recycling Technology: Innovations in chemical recycling and depolymerization are addressing long-standing challenges in plastic waste management, aiming for higher recycling rates(
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Bioplastics on the Rise: There is a growing shift towards bioplastics and renewable materials as the industry responds to consumer demand for eco-friendly alternatives(
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Genius Machinery's Expansion: Taiwan's Genius Machinery has launched a new plastic washing and recycling line in Latin America, designed to reduce moisture levels to under 3% post-drying(
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Blue Hydrogen Collaboration: Lummus Technology and Biohydrogen Technologies have partnered to develop blue hydrogen technology, contributing to the industry's decarbonization efforts(
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PFAS Regulatory Pressures: Upcoming regulatory changes, including potential bans on PFAS and PVC, are prompting companies to reevaluate their material and packaging strategies(
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Automotive Bumper Recycling: Ultra-Poly has initiated a pioneering bumper recycling program in the U.S., converting damaged bumpers into new raw materials(
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Braskem and SCG's Bio-based Ethylene Project: Braskem and SCG Chemicals are advancing a joint venture to produce bio-based ethylene in Thailand, a significant step towards more sustainable petrochemicals(
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