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JCIA Looks for Japan to Handle 2.5M Tons of Chemical Recycling in 2050

Jan. 4, 2021

The Japan Chemical Industry Association (JCIA) has released a report detailing aims for Japan’s chemical industry to expand its chemical…...

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Showa Denko, McDonald’s Work Together on Plastic Waste Gasification Trial

Dec. 3, 2020

Showa Denko KK (TYO:4004) is launching a plastic recycling trial project in collaboration with McDonald’s Company (Japan) Ltd. and the…...

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Nisshinbo Chemical Works Toward Biodegradation Accelerator for Marine Plastics

Nov. 10, 2020

Nisshinbo Chemical Inc. is looking for an additive that can enhance the biodegradation of plastic in marine environments. The company…...

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Interview: AEPW President Jacob Duer Explains Strategy for Plastic Waste Management

Oct. 13, 2020

NEDO Targets Further Advances in Plastic Recycling Technology

Oct. 7, 2020

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

Sep. 3, 2020

CPCIF Forms Partnership to Cut Down on Plastic Waste in China

Jul. 7, 2020

CLOMA Action Plan Calls for 100% Recyclable Plastic by 2050 to Address Ocean Plastic

May. 21, 2020

Sumitomo Chemical Aims for Selective Recovery of Monomers From Plastic Waste

Mar. 9, 2020

Chemical Usage for a Circular Society – Part 4: The Power of Paper-Based Chemistry

Feb. 28, 2020

China Sets out Plan to Significantly Tighten Regulations on Plastic Use

Jan. 27, 2020

The Pursuit of a Circular Economy – Part 2

Jan. 10, 2020

Chemical Industry Leader Outlooks for 2020 – Part 3: Sorting Through the Plastic Waste Problem

Jan. 8, 2020

Environment Energy Launches Demonstration Testing of Catalytic Plastic Waste Recycling Into Oil

Jan. 7, 2020

Toyo Styrene Takes Tougher Stance on Plastic Waste

Nov. 28, 2019

Anellotech Moves Closer to Commercial Production of Plastic Waste-Derived Olefins, BTX

Nov. 14, 2019

Oji Holdings Eyes Paper Barrier Material as Alternative to Plastic Film

Oct. 23, 2019

Monomaterial Revolution Poses Turning Point for Packaging Materials Sector – Part 3

Oct. 1, 2019

Monomaterial Revolution Poses Turning Point for Packaging Materials Sector – Part 1

Sep. 27, 2019

Aeon Adopts Proactive Strategy for Adoption of Environmentally Friendly Materials

Sep. 10, 2019

Unilever Plays Leading Role in Solving Marine Plastic Waste Problem

Sep. 5, 2019

Japan–China Petrochemical Industry Leaders Show Resolve to Wipe out Discarded Plastic Waste – Part 2

Aug. 14, 2019

Japan–China Petrochemical Industry Leaders Show Resolve to Wipe out Discarded Plastic Waste – Part 1

Aug. 13, 2019