Thailand’s SCG teamed up with Brazil’s Braskem for a bio-based ethylene project.

23 Aug 2023 As part of the deal, Braskem will contribute the EtE EverGreen technology along with operational experience in the ethanol dehydration process and the I’m green brand strength in key global markets.

04 Jul 2023

New Zealand banned single-use produce bags at grocery stores

Customers visiting grocery stores are now expected to bring their own reusable bags for fruits and vegetables.

30 Jun 2023

Tableware made from PLA is to be outlawed from 1 August

According to EPA, violators will be subject to fines between NT$1200-6000 under the Waste Disposal Act.

04 Oct 2021

Green Effort: South Korea’s SK extracts oil from plastic waste

It is reported that starting 28 September 2021, SK Geo Centric has started to supply pyrolysis oil to its parent company – SK Innovation Co.’s refineries and petrochemical plants in the Ulsan complex.

03 Oct 2019

UPDATE: India withheld blanket ban on single-use plastics products

Instead of imposing new regulations, the Indian government decided to continue enforcing the existing rules.

09 Aug 2019

Welcome to Meet @ CommoPlast: Meeting - Learning - Sharing Event

This August, CommoPlast gathers players across Vietnam to its economic capital – Ho Chi Minh City to share knowledge on the digitalisation of the plastics manufacturing sector.

11 Dec 2018

Corona to pilot 100 percent plastic-free six-pack ring

The program is set to kick-start in 2019 in Mexico – the home market for Corona and followed by the UK.

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