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METI Bans Export of Around 270 Items to Russia

Mar. 23, 2022

Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) has banned the export of some 270 items to Russia. Effective March…...

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METI Lines up Host of New Amendments to Japanese Laws

Feb. 10, 2022

Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) is readying to submit three bills at the current ordinary session of…...

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METI Seeks to Scale up Demonstration Testing in Plastic Recycling Project

Oct. 7, 2021

The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) is looking to scale up its initiative to promote advanced recycling by…...

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METI Project for Next-Gen Batteries Targets Quality Through New Materials

Aug. 4, 2021

Japan Targets 60% Non-Fossil Fuel Power Supply by 2030

Jul. 28, 2021

International Standards for Antiviral Plastics Take on Increasing Importance

Jul. 6, 2021

Japan’s Environment Ministry to Promote Hydrogen Engine Trucks

Jun. 25, 2021

MEXT Eyes Game Changer With Platforms for Materials Digital Transformation

Apr. 6, 2021

Collecting All Types of Plastic Waste Would Be a Stepping Stone Toward a Circular Economy – Part 2

Sep. 3, 2020

Collecting All Types of Plastic Waste Would Be a Stepping Stone Toward a Circular Economy – Part 1

Sep. 2, 2020

Chinese Government to Bolster Monitoring in Effort to Cut Down on Plastic Consumption

Jul. 30, 2020

CPCIF Forms Partnership to Cut Down on Plastic Waste in China

Jul. 7, 2020

JCIA Promotes Greater Use of Chemical Recycling

Jun. 12, 2020

Japanese Government Moves to Draw up National Strategy for Materials Sector

Jun. 5, 2020

Ministry of the Environment Releases Guidelines to Encourage Municipal Recycling of Disposable Diapers

Apr. 9, 2020

Indian Bureau of Standards to Require Import Licenses for Methanol, Aniline, Acetic Acid

Mar. 5, 2020

MHLW Classifies Polymers by Raw Materials Under Positive List for Food Containers and Packaging

Jun. 18, 2019

Thailand Plans New Laws to Cut Down on Plastic Waste

May. 14, 2019

Thai Butadiene Sector Set to Face Tighter Emissions Regulations

Mar. 25, 2019

India Ramps up Prohibitions Against Single-Use Plastic

Mar. 11, 2019

Japan’s Environmental Ministry Targets 60% Recycling and Reuse Rate for Plastic Containers, Packaging

Feb. 27, 2019

Japan’s Environmental Ministry Considers Carbon Pricing

Feb. 22, 2019

Japanese Caustic Soda Manufacturers Move Quickly to Comply With India’s BIS Requirements

Jan. 21, 2019