How is circular economy changing the landscape of the chemical industry? With the emerging circular economy, we recognize the importance of a close alignment between all relevant players along a value chain. Polymer producers will continue and even increase collaborating with various parts of the value chain. With their in-depth knowledge on polymerization processes and…
Which are the top 2 circular economy trends that will shape 2020? The Main trend is the buy/use/recycle/create new products circle. Customers now expect products to be either made from recycled materials or that products can be recycled once used. Research has shown that younger consumers make purchasing decisions based on green and environmental credentials…
Which are the top 2 circular economy trends that will shape 2020? Customers are demanding turnkey and cost effective solutions that are technically sound for enhancing the use of recycled polymers and a circular economy allowing them to reuse and recycle their products easily. There is increased consumer awareness regarding the need to have diverse,…
GPCA PlastiCon and R&I Summit to take place in Bahrain this March GPCA conferences will be held under the patronage of His Excellency Shaikh Mohammed bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Minister of Oil, Bahrain Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 20 January 2019 – The Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) is proud to…
Award series recognizes best-practice contributions to the plastics industry in the Arabian Gulf Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 15, 2018 – The Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA), the voice of the chemical industry in the Arabian Gulf region, on Wednesday announced the winners of the 8th GPCA Plastics Excellence Awards sponsored by SABIC. The award…
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 14th March 2018 – The chemical industry in the Arabian Gulf region must embrace the Circular Economy, which if correctly leveraged can generate huge economic and environmental benefits, said speakers during the 9th GPCA PlastiCon taking place on 14-15 March at the Oberoi Hotel, Business Bay, Dubai. Stakeholders would need to work together to…
9th GPCA PlastiCon and the 5th GPCA Research & Innovation Summit to take place on 11-13 March and 14-15 March 2018 respectively Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 13 February 2018 – The Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) will focus on the circular economy and innovation during its 5th Research and Innovation Summit and 9th GPCA PlastiCon, taking place at the…
Awards series recognizes best-practice contributions to the plastics industry Dubai, United Arab Emirates, – Nominations can now be received for the 8th Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA) Plastics Excellence Awards recognizing industry excellence, best practice and innovation across the entire polymer value chain in the Arabian Gulf region. Scheduled to take place alongside the…
Future plastics capacity growth will be driven by Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Oman Dubai, United Arab Emirates, April 2 2017 – The GCC polymer industry is expected to reach 34.5 million tons by 2022, supporting further downstream development, while growing at a CAGR of 3%. This is according to the ‘GCC Plastic Industry Indicators 2016’ report…
Findings indicate greater need for bridging the gap between education and human behavior towards plastic waste management Dubai, United Arab Emirates, April 12, 2017 – A recent survey commissioned by the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA), the voice of the petrochemical industry in the Arabian Gulf, has revealed that only 38% of GCC…