On September 3, 2025, the Mexican Ministry of Economy announced a final anti-dumping ruling on footwear originating from China. A minimum price of USD 22.58 per pair was set for the products involved. For imports with prices below this minimum, an an

Image source: Arburg In the sustainable development process of the plastic industry, the application of recycled materials is increasingly becoming a key link, and the advanced processing technologies that complement it are continuously evolving to

Background: On August 26, 2025, the Turkish Ministry of Trade issued announcement No. 2025/24, stating that an anti-circumvention investigation has been initiated on synthetic leather with a weight exceeding 150 grams per square meter originating fro

At K 2025, the International Trade Fair for Plastics and Rubber in Düsseldorf, Germany, TOMRA Group will, for the first time, present an integrated solution covering plastic reduction, recycling, and recovery, and will share current and future techno

From the moment Venetian craftsmen invented the first wearable spectacles to today’s smart glasses that blend fashion with technology, humanity’s pursuit of clear vision has spanned seven centuries. Glasses are no longer merely tools for vision

According to data from the American Chemistry Council, despite regional differences, the single-family housing industry has still experienced a rebound. Industry analysts indicate that new home starts will increase by 5.2% in July 2025, reaching 1.

Recently, Origin Materials has made another breakthrough in the field of PET circular recycling packaging by successfully launching its first batch of commercially scalable recyclable PET bottle caps into the retail market, marking a new phase for th

Grasim Industries' cellulosic fashion yarn business has launched Raysileco, an innovative product under the trusted Raysil brand. It is made from sustainable viscose filament yarn (VFY) that can be fully traced back to its origin. Raysileco is produc

On August 21, according to CCTV News, American media recently reported that Home Depot, the largest home improvement retailer in the United States, stated that due to U.S. tariff policies leading to soaring import costs, the company will be forced to

The San Francisco 49ers and PepsiCo have partnered to implement a reusable cup program at Levi's Stadium, revolutionizing the in-stadium dining experience and providing a model for the practical application of circular plastic systems. Bold Reuse, a

Australia’s war on waste has gained a powerful new ally: the Recycling and Clean Energy Commercialisation Hub (REACH) at Deakin University. REACH has partnered with Samsara Eco to rapidly track the world's first technology capable of recycling p

In recent years, the textile industry has witnessed breakthrough technologies in its transition towards a circular economy. Recently, a new textile-to-textile closed-loop polyester resin called Twist™, launched by Canadian clean technology company

The important affairs of the state lie in worship and warfare. War, as humanity’s ultimate means of resolving conflicts, often brings far-reaching consequences. The India-Pakistan aerial battle that occurred on May 7 this year may have impacts be

Against the backdrop of the global challenge of shoe waste management, Dutch designer Roos Soetekouw has embarked on a forward-looking research project in collaboration with textile equipment manufacturer Van de Wiele. How can discarded athletic shoe

Novoloop, a pioneer in the advanced chemical recycling field, announced the successful completion of its $21 million Series B funding round led by Taranis. This investment will accelerate the commercial scaling of Novoloop's patented Lifecycling tech

The European PET Bottle Platform (EPBP) is an industry organization dedicated to promoting the circular economy development of the PET bottle value chain. The platform has released its recyclability testing protocol. This pioneering tool can simulate

Teijin Limited announced that pipes molded from its biomass-derived polycarbonate (PC) resin have been used to manufacture the world’s first bioplastic pipe organ. These transparent pipes are produced by Teiyo Co., Ltd., a subsidia

[Introduction] On August 1st, the National Development and Reform Commission held a press conference to interpret the current economic situation and economic work. An official from the Policy Research Office of the National Development and Reform Com

Debrand is a reverse logistics solutions provider headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, serving apparel and retail brands across North America. The company has received over $325,000 in funding from the CleanBC Plastics Action Fund, which is

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