Industry Trends

May 2024

See what has been happening in Asia’s plastics & rubber industries over the last weeks. What are experts and industry magazines talking about?

What has been happening?

Sustainability in molding, Rubber production and the path to sustainability, Sustainable seating from packaging waste at the Olympics, and more. Find out what plastic & rubber journals and industry experts have been discussing in the last four weeks.

Latest Plastics & Rubber Articles

Sustainability in molding: LS Mtron system combines virgin, recycled materials in one part
Plastics News

The clarion call for a more sustainable plastics industry is something every company across the value chain must address. For its part, Korea’s LS Mtron has created its sandwich injection molding solution to blend virgin and recycled materials while maintaining high-quality appearance and structural integrity.
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Rubber production and the path to sustainability
InterPlas Insights

Seals Direct explore the current state of rubber production, the environmental and social impacts associated with the industry, and various initiatives that are paving the way towards a more sustainable future in rubber manufacturing.
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Kickstart: Sustainable seating from packaging waste at the Olympics
Plastics News

About 80 percent of the material used for seating at two Olympic venues will come from post-consumer recycling bins near the facilities in the Paris suburb of Seine-Saint-Denis. The bulk of that material comes from plastic bottles and caps.
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EPS industry says new recycling study gives it 'tipping point' win in treaty talks
Plastics News

A new U.N. science report in the plastics treaty talks gave expanded polystyrene transport packaging an important recycling designation, a move welcomed by the EPS industry.
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Simulation Software Offers More Insights into Coextrusion, Layer Incapsulation
Plastics Technology

Compuplast North America is showcasing the latest releases of the Virtual Extrusion Laboratory 3D Module, which can now simulate coextrusion and show layer encapsulation. The accompanying image shows cuts in the flow field from the merge point to the die exit. Note how the middle layer deforms as it flows along and disappears in the center of the web (half symmetry analysis). Compuplast has also added the capability to predict the deformed shape of a profile in 3D.
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Michelin launches electric street bicycle tire: the Michelin City Street
Tire Technology International

Michelin has introduced the Michelin City Street, a new tire designed specifically for electric street bicycles, aiming to address the growing concerns of urban cyclists regarding punctures and overall performance. The Michelin City Street features City Shield technology, incorporating two high-density layers that aim to provide increased protection against punctures.
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LyondellBasell Showcasing End-Use Applications in 5 Key Markets
Plastics Technology

LyondellBasell (LYB) is highlighting the latest advancements in its plastics portfolio for applications ranging from lightweight automotive components to durable packaging solutions as well as sustainable manufacturing practices and collaborative efforts toward a circular economy.
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Goodyear welcomes incoming EU TPMS legislation
Tire Technology International

Beginning on July 7, new legislation regarding tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) will be implemented across Europe. This legislation mandates the use of TPMS devices on all new commercial vehicles at the point of registration, including trailers. One key aspect of the new law is that any tire pressure change exceeding 20% must be displayed to the driver in real time, alerting them to potential tire issues before they become hazardous.
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From bottles to big bags: The power of 117 recycled PET bottles
InterPlas Insights

CLIMESA specialises in producing big bags made of rPET that are not only a sustainable bulk packaging made of 100% recycled PET bottles, but also feature a range of special characteristics that make them the ideal for long-term packaging.
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SMX shares results of industrial marking process for natural rubber used in vehicle and truck tires
Tire Technology International

SMX, a company that digitizes physical objects for the circular economy, has announced the successful completion of marking 21 tons of natural rubber sourced from Latin America, tracing its journey from tree to tire. The program involved marking the rubber at the tree in Latin America, followed by processing and manufacturing in the region.
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A deep dive with the Alliance to End Plastic Waste
Plastics News

Sustainable Plastics spoke with Nicholas Kolesch about Alliance to End Plastic Waste projects in Brazil and Indonesia. He discussed the importance of partnerships with local government and the plastic downstream industry; the affect on local communities through training and economic involvement; and shared perspectives on what the future might look like with better managed plastic waste.
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CITEXPO 2024: Redefining Tire and Wheel Technology in Asia Pacific
Traction News

Since its establishment in 2003, the China International Tire Expo (CITEXPO) has consistently set the benchmark as the leading platform for tire enthusiasts and industry leaders across the Asia Pacific region. Following the resounding success of the previous year, CITEXPO 2024 embarks on an exciting journey of expansion, promising an even more immersive and comprehensive experience for its attendees.
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Nik Nazmi: Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability has plans, directions to tackle single-use plastic issue, avoid pollution
The Malay Mail Online

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability has plans and directions to address the issue of single-use plastic and plastic pollution through a balanced transition, said its minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.
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UAE nonprofit organization to help Indonesia tackle plastic waste
The Jakarta Post

Indonesia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on reducing plastic waste in Indonesian waters.
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Vietnam supports global agreement on plastic pollution
VietnamPlus

A delegation of Vietnamese negotiators joined those from 176 countries worldwide at the fourth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-4) on plastic waste in Ottawa, Canada, on April 23.
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Nik Nazmi: National plastic policy in the works
Malay Mail

The government is pursuing a national policy on the production, consumption and disposal of plastic in line with the ongoing negotiations of the Global Plastic Treaty (GPT) aligned with environmental sustainability objectives. Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said the government has established the Malaysian Plastic Sustainability Roadmap (2021-2030) and the Malaysian Roadmap Towards Zero Single-Use Plastics (2018-2030).
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Can bamboo replace paper and plastic? And should it?
Business Insider

With bamboo-based products on the rise, we wanted to see how they compared to their plastic and paper counterparts. We went to Taiwan and China for a behind-the-scenes look at how bamboo is turned into cups, lunchboxes, toilet paper, and cutlery — and figured out which of these products have the biggest impact on our environment.
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Consumer group says recycled plastic pellets from Malaysia contain toxic chemicals
Malay Mail

Penang Consumers Association (CAP) today revealed that 500 toxic chemicals, including pesticides and industrial chemicals, were detected in recycled plastic pellets from 13 countries including Malaysia. CAP president Mohideen Abdul Kader said recently published studies revealed a total of 123 chemicals were detected in two samples that were analysed in pellets from Malaysia.
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Thailand 'on track' to meet plastic recycling targets
Bangkokpost.com

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has expressed confidence that Thailand is on track to recycle all plastic waste by the year 2027.
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