The 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) will be held in Dubai, UAE from November 30 to December 12, 2023. COP28 is a critical moment in promoting global climate action, and the development of renewable energy has become a focus.

On November 23, 2023, the N5 Hall of Shanghai New International Expo Center was very lively. The "Technology-driven Development, FMCG R&D and Sustainable Development Innovation" forum jointly created by Packaging House and swop (World of Packaging Shanghai Expo) came to a successful conclusion! With the theme of "Co-creation and Sustainable Development", this forum is committed to promoting the in-depth practice of the concept of sustainable development in the fast-moving consumer goods industry.

Recently, Ascend exhibited its Circular Polymers™ by Ascend at the Compounding World Expo North America, focusing on the Circular Polymers™ and ReDefyne™ recycled product series.

Recently, the sustainable gardening tool SEALOVE was launched by Italian company EPOCA S.p.A. The tool body is made of 100% Akulon® RePurposed, a multifunctional, high-performance polyamide made from recycled fishing nets. The tool body includes a wide spatula, a rice transplanter fan rake, a hoe and two sizes of leaf rakes.

DOMO Chemicals has been awarded the prestigious EcoVadis Gold rating, which highlights its progress in sustainability. Compared to last year, DOMO Chemicals has improved its score by 13 points this year and is now ranked in the top 5% of all EcoVadis rated companies.

Berry International’s technology and manufacturing capabilities have resulted in a significant breakthrough in the packaging of liquid hazardous goods. The company has now launched the first 20-liter and 25-liter PCR containers containing 35% recycled content, which have been approved by the United Nations for the transport of five of the six types of liquid hazardous goods regulated by the United Nations.

Recently, LyondellBasell announced the acquisition of a 50% stake in Rodepa Vastgoed BV, the holding company of De Paauw Sustainable Resources (DPSR). The Dutch plastic waste recycler is engaged in the procurement, processing and trading of post-consumer and post-industrial plastic packaging waste.

Recently, Haier Smart Home has reached a long-term strategic cooperation with MATERI’ACT, a subsidiary of FORVIA Group, a world-renowned automotive technology supplier. Haier Smart Home Recycling will provide MATERI'ACT with stable, high-quality recycled PCR raw materials, and the two parties will jointly promote the green development of the automotive industry's industrial chain.