World’s first aerogels made from waste rubber tyres
NUS scientists have developed super-light aerogels with new properties such as lightweight, highly absorbent, very durable, and highly efficient at trapping heat and sound. They have developed the aerogels from waste rubber tyres that promote wider use of scrap tires and offers an eco-friendly way to recycle used rubber.
INFORMA MARKETS VIETNAM COVID-19 ADVISORY: “WE ARE WORKING FROM HOME UNTIL APRIL 22”
In light of the latest development of COVID-19 situation in Vietnam, the Government has decided to continue Directive 16’s social distancing efforts until April 22 in high-risk localities (including Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Danang). This decision is made by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc as measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 pandemic.
SUSTAINABLE GROWTH IN VIETNAM’S PLASTICS & RUBBER INDUSTRIES
In the upcoming edition, Plastics & Rubber Vietnam marks its 9th edition in Vietnam, and continues on the upward climb as Vietnam's most prominent event for the plastics and rubber manufacturing technologies sectors. The International Plastics and Rubber Technologies and Materials Exhibition - Plastics & Rubber Vietnam, returns to Tan Binh Exhibition & Convention Center - TBECC, Ho Chi Minh City from 24 to 26 November, 2020.
Vietnam moves toward biodegradable plastics
Vietnam has adopted an ambitious roadmap to stop using disposable plastic at stores, markets and supermarkets in urban areas by 2021 and in the whole country by 2025, and replace them with biodegradable materials.
Pandemic has no impact on plastic firm
The global spread of COVID-19 has had an insignificant impact on An Phat Bioplastics JSC’s performance in the first three months, shareholders were told on March 25.
FrieslandCampina commits to less and better plastic packaging
FrieslandCampina wants to lead with sustainability and drives a focused sustainability programme to continuously decrease its environmental impact. Sustainable packaging is one of the key pillars of the programme and FrieslandCampina is speeding up its measurable steps in this area.