Tag: South Korea
-
South Korea Bets Big on Petrochemicals
While much of the global petrochemical industry is struggling with overcapacity and weak margins, South Korea is making a remarkably bold industrial bet.
Written by
·
-
Future Recycling: Technology that turns mixed plastics into new resources without pollution in South Korea
Future Recycling: Technology that turns mixed plastics into new resources without pollution in South Korea
Written by
·
-
Scientists develop eco-friendly pollen sunscreen that cools and protects skin
https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-science/2025/09/06/F2PLFNGWRFBOTKYK2PAEIBKSYE
Written by
·
-
Environmental life cycle assessment of renewable starch alternative plastic: a comparative analysis of end-of-life scenarios in the Republic of Korea
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0959652625015288
Written by
·
-
SK Leaveo to start fertilizer coating with biodegradable materials
SK Leaveo to start fertilizer coating with biodegradable materials
Written by
·
-
KAIST develops packaging material that is biodegradable in the sea
KAIST develops packaging material that is biodegradable in the sea
Written by
·
-
Hyosung invests $1bn in green raw materials for ‘bio-spandex’
Hyosung to invests $1bn in bio-based elastane
Written by
·
-
‘False climate solution’: NGOs push South Korea to drop renewables subsidies for biomass
‘False climate solution’: NGOs push South Korea to drop renewables subsidies for biomass
Written by
·
-
Dongsung Chemical Develops Korea’s First Biodegradable Bead Foam As An Alternative To Styrofoam
Dongsung Chemical Develops Korea’s First Biodegradable Bead Foam As An Alternative To Styrofoam
Written by
·
-
SK chemicals, Hyosung Advanced Materials, and Hankook Tire Commercialize South Korea’s First Chemically Recycled PET Tire
SK chemicals, Hyosung Advanced Materials, and Hankook Tire Commercialize South Korea’s First Chemically Recycled PET Tire
Written by
·
-
S-OIL to produce bio-based eco-friendly products
S-OIL has begun to introduce bio-based feedstocks, including used cooking oil and the byproducts of the palm oil, to produce low-carbon fuels such as sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), a first for a refiner in Korea.
Written by
·
-
LG Chem and ENI create HVO Bio-oil Joint Venture
LG Chem and Enilive: a joint venture agreement for the biorefinery in South Korea
Written by
·
-
Chung-Ang University Team Explores Tara Gum as a Green Polymer
The gum, and its modified forms, can find use as a sustainable and biodegradable polymer in food and drug industries
Written by
·
-
South Korean retailer launches PHA and PLA ramen cup
South Korean retailer launches PHA and PLA ramen cup
Written by
·
-
Sustainable production and degradation of plastics using microbes (South Korea)
Eco-friendly technologies for plastic production and biodegradation?
Written by
·
-
KCARBON and KIST develop lyocell/PLA/wood biocomposites
Initial demonstration in furniture shows properties two to nine times higher than plywood, OOA molding for uniquely shaped components.
Written by
·
-
UPM and Dongsung Chemical partner bio-based MEG
UPM selects Dongsung Chemical as sole Korean distributor of its new bio-based MEG
Written by
·
-
SK chemicals and Lovere partner on waste management
Cooperation MOU signed with Lovere, a leading Chinese company in household waste collection and sorting. Joint investment and business commencement in 2024… Expected to create new value in waste plastic sector
Written by
·
-
SKC to build bioplastic materials plant in Vietnam
SKC Co., a South Korean materials maker, said Monday it plans to build a manufacturing plant in Vietnam to produce materials for biodegradable plastics, as it pushes to expand the eco-friendly materials business.
Written by
·
-
LG Chem and Eni Partner on biorefinery in South Korea
LG Chem and Eni Sustainable Mobility join forces for a potential new innovative biorefinery in South Korea
Written by
·
-
Polyurethane is widely used in daily life, so eco-friendly synthesis boosts utilization
Senior Researcher Lim Sang-gyu, leading a team of researchers at the Department of Energy Convergence Research, DGIST, achieved a remarkable milestone with the development of an eco-friendly thermoplastic polyurethane boasting a staggering biocarbon content of 97%.
Written by
·
-
SKC and Chandra Asri Partner on Bioplastics
SKC, the chemical unit of SK Group, has joined hands with Indonesia’s leading petrochemical producer, Chandra Asri, to expand its burgeoning eco-friendly materials business in Southeast Asia, according to an industry source familiar with the matter on Thursday.
Written by
·
-
Loop Industries and SK Geo Centric Sign Partner on Chemical Recycling in Asia
Loop Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: LOOP) (“Loop”), a clean technology company whose mission is to accelerate a circular plastics economy by manufacturing 100% recycled polyethylene terephthalate (“PET”) plastic and polyester fiber, and SK Geo Centric Co. Ltd.
Written by
·
-
Kolon Industries and NL Startup Partner on PHA
Kolon Industries to develop biodegradable plastics
Written by
·
-
Asia and Australia target greenwashing as companies risk penalties
Asia-Pacific nations from Singapore to South Korea are getting tougher on false or misleading climate claims as ESG rules ramp up.
Written by
·
-
A biohybrid system to extract 20 times more bioplastic from CO2 developed by KAIST researchers
As the issues surrounding global climate change intensify, more attention and determined efforts are required to re-grasp the issue as a state of “crisis” and respond to it properly.
Written by
·
-
TotalEnergies Corbion, Posco and Esol Partner on PLA Chemical Recycling in South Korea
TotalEnergies Corbion, POSCO International and ESOL announced yesterday a partnership aimed at developing the PLA recycling infrastructure and technology in South Korea. Over the coming years, the partnership will contribute to the Korean Government framework for Carbon Neutrality — RETHINKING MATERIALS – Innovation and Investment Summit – May 16-17, London. 10% discount with code BPN10
Written by
·
-
New Bioplastic Straws Don’t Get Soggy But Still Biodegrade
Ultrastrong, Hydrostable, and Degradable Straws Derived from Microplastic-Free Thermoset Films for Sustainable Development –
Written by
·
-
Korea Develops Completely Biodegradable PBS Straws
Researchers have developed eco-friendly paper straws that are 100 per cent biodegradable, perform better than conventional paper straws, and can be easily mass-produced.
Written by
·
-
CJ HDC Biosol Completes Plant for Bioplastics
The annual capacity of the factory in Jincheon County, North Chungcheong Province, is 11,000 tons
Written by
·
-
Korean Tampon and Pads Startup uses Bioplastics
Happy Moonday spearheads female healthcare service with organic products
Written by
·
-
Plastic Energy and SK Geocentric Partner on Chemical Recycling
(CES) SK Geocentric signs license contract with British firm for plastic recycling plant
Written by
·
-
Samyang Develops Polycarbonates Made of 90% Recycled Plastic
Samyang Corp., a food and chemical affiliate of Samyang Group, on Wednesday said it had developed South Korea’s first eco-friendly polycarbonates containing more than 90% of raw material post-consumer recycle polycarbonates (PCR PC).
Written by
·
-
PLA and PHA Cushion Compact
South Korean cosmetics brand launches PLA and PHA cushion compact to replace ABS
Written by
·
-
Korea-Spain Team Develops Itaconic Acid Mass Production Method
Korea-Spain joint research team develops an itaconic acid mass production method using artificial enzymes. Using inexpensive raw materials such as byproducts from gas fermentation from steel mills, and agricultural and fishery byproducts to significantly lower production costs.
Written by
·
-
CJ Biomaterials Partners with South Korean Industry-University Research Council to Promote Eco-Friendly Material and Accelerate Adoption of PHA Technology
Company representatives attend inauguration ceremony in Seoul, South Korea to launch program. Expansion of joint research and development could lead to system improvements, new policies to vitalize eco-friendly material industry
Written by
·
-
Aekyung Chemical Starts with Bioplastic Research
Aekyung Chemical jumps into bioplastic industry through ties with state research body
Written by
·
-
Samyang Starts Production of Bioplastic Isosorbide
Samyang starts corn-based bioplastic production and becomes second company in the world to produce ISB
Written by
·
-
LG Chem Builds Carbon Capture Facility for Plastics Production
LG Chem Constructs Nation’s First Carbon Mitigation Facility using Proprietary Technologies
Written by
·
-
LG Chem Invests in Chemical Recycling in South Korea
LG Chem Spurs Investments in Future Materials in Dangjin, Chungnam
Written by
·
-
Improved Itaconic Acid Production Using Synthetic Biology
Itaconic acid is used as a raw material for manufacturing cosmetics and antibacterial agents, as well as various plastics including biodegradable polymers
Written by
·
-
New Bioplastics Degrades at 25°C
South Korean researchers have developed a biodegradable plastics that can degrade at 25 ° Celsius.
Written by
·
-
East Asian Seas Countries Partner on Marine Plastic Waste
East Asian Seas countries cooperate to deal with marine plastic pollution
Written by
·
-
Korea Develops Eco Friendly Technology for Microplastic Removal
World’s First Eco-friendly Filter Removing ‘Microplastics in Water,’ a Threat to Humans from the Sea without Polluting the Environment
Written by
·
-
Cosmax Bio Nano Emulsion
Cosmax develop bio-nano emulsion capable of making pure natural cosmetics
Written by
·
-
Interactive Metabolic Map of Biobased Chemicals
Interactive map of metabolical synthesis of chemicals
Written by
·
-
CJ BIO PHA Tested by Korea Conformity Laboratories
CJ BIO Amorphous Polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) demonstrates excellent biodegradability in natural marine environment in tests conducted by the national Korean testing agency (KCL)
Written by
·
-
South Korea to Develop Seaweed Bioplastics
State project launched to develop biodegradable marine bioplastic materials using seaweed — South Korea is quickly becoming a leading nation in bioplastics.
Written by
·
-
LG Chem and Kist Partner on Carbon Neutrality Research
LG Chem – KIST Opens Joint Research Lab for Commercializing Carbon Neutrality Technologies
Written by
·
-
Koreans Market Bioplastic Fishing Nets in US
S. Korea’s biodegradable thread on sale as fishing line material in U.S. market
Written by
·
-
LX International to Invest in Bioplastics
LX International breaks into the eco-friendly biodegradable plastic market
Written by
·
-
LG Chem Energy Pledge
LG Chem-Korea South-East Power Co. (KOEN) signed the MOU for ‘Joint response to achieve RE 100’
Written by
·
-
South Korea Goes Compulsory Coffee Cups DRS
South Korea may well be the worldwide leader in waste management. The compulsory DRS for disposable cups will start in June 2022
Written by
·
-
South Korea to Replace Plastic with Bioplastics
Gov’t blueprint aims to switch S. Korea to bioplastics by 2050
Written by
·
-
Agricultural Biotechnology Reports
Agricultural Biotechnology Reports for the Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Pakistan and South Korea
Written by
·
-
Coke Goes Label Free in South Korea
Coke’s new plastic bottles without labels are to increase recycling efficiency
Written by
·
-
Visualization and Quantification of PHA in Bacteria
3D Visualization and Quantification of Bioplastic PHA in a Living Bacterial Cell
Written by
·
-
Hanwha and SPC Partner on Bioplastics
Hanwha, SPC to co-develop biodegradable plastic packaging material
Written by
·
-
Greenpeace Asks South Korea to go Green
We urge the P4G to promptly raise the GHG reduction target
Written by
·
-
South Korean Biodegradable Plastic Problem
A recent report by a civic group Green Korea suggests that biodegradable plastic is a blind spot in the nation’s recycling system – ROQUETTE, Perfecting the Performance of PET
Written by
·
-
Starbucks to End Disposable Cups in South Korea
Starbucks to End Disposable Cup Use in South Korea by 2025
Written by
·
-
LG Chem First Certified ISCC in South Korea
LG Chem is First to Obtain ISCC+ for Eco-Friendly Bio-Balanced Products in Korea — RICOH Launches Advanced PLA Foam PLAiR
Written by
·
-
CJ CheilJedang Goes PHA and PLA Packaging
CJ CheilJedang has begun to use a food packaging vinyl made from biodegradable polyhydroxy alcanoate (PHA) and polylactide (PLA)
Written by
·
-
New Chemical Recycling Partnership in South Korea
SK Global Chemical and Brightmark sign MOU aimed at construction of plastics renewal plant in South Korea.
Written by
·
-
South Korean Bioplastic for Fashion and Cosmetics
Green Whale Global supplies compostable plastic products to fashion, cosmetic industries
Written by
·
-
What Country is Food Waste Recycling Champion?
How did one country became world champion in food waste recycling?
Written by
·
-
Promoting Chemical Recycling in South Korea
SKC to Promote Plastic Waste Recycling Project
Written by
·
-
South Korea Retailer Goes Bioplastic Bag
Convenience store franchise CU to adopt degradable bioplastic bags
Written by
·
-
South Korea Government to Invest in Bioplastics
Government to Invest in Bioplastic Technology R&D
Written by
·
-
South Korean Carbon Fiber Recycling Startup Scales Up
South Korean carbon fiber recycling start-up scales up
Written by
·
-
New Bio Material with Same Mechanical Properties as Plastics
20 times more flexible than existing biodegradable materials
Written by
·
-
South Korea Claims Breakthrough in Plastic Biodegradation
Researchers find molds capable of decomposing bioplastic components
Written by
·
-
South Korea Declares Climate Emergency
Just two days after China pledged to become carbon neutral by 2060, South Korea has declared a climate crisis and established a goal to go net zero by mid-century. The target, however, is non-binding and may yet turn out to be hollow.
Written by
·
-
Korea Build New Bio Innovation Cluster
Subscribe today! Korea Builds global bio innovation cluster.
Written by
·
-
GS Caltex Goes Biopolymer Compound
Local oil refiner GS Caltex said Thursday it plans to expand its application of eco-friendly raw materials in an effort to use resources efficiently and reduce carbon.
Written by
·
-
PLA Furniture in South Korea
For South Korean artist Ryu Jong-dae, it’s important that his works not only push the envelope of modern design, but also explore environmentally friendly choices.
Written by
·
-
Korean Chemical Companies Hooked on Microorganisms
Korean oil refining and chemical companies are turning their eyes to microorganisms as a rich source of new business opportunities. Increasing interest in ways to produce materials not harmful to humans and the environment is driving more and more companies to discover business opportunities that use microorganisms.
Written by
·
-
Korea Develops New PEF Technology
Researchers Develops Eco-friendly Plastic Production Technology.
Written by
·
-
South Korea President Promotes Bio-Industry
South Korean President Moon Jae-in is pursuing plans to foster his country’s burgeoning beauty and skin care industry as part of bio-industrial development.
Written by
·
-
Biocomposites Wins JEC Asia Innovation Award
In a ceremony held on 14 November in Seoul, South Korea, Jiva Materials and Eco-Technilin claimed the JEC Asia Innovation Award in the Electrical, Electronics and Appliances category, for their development of flax-based Soluboard composites.
Written by
·
-
Korean Scientist Founds Bioplastic Startup
Hwang Dong-soo, an associate professor at the Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), is doing what his colleagues wouldn’t normally do.
Written by
·
