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Malay Mail
2 days ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
China churns out more plastic than next six producers combined, UN talks hear
GENEVA, Aug 8 — Seven countries produced two-thirds of the four most common types of plastic in 2024, according to the British environmental consultancy Eunomia and the Zero Carbon Analytics a climate and energy research group. But China stands in a category of its own, making as much as the next six countries combined, the figures show. The figures were released as 184 countries try to find common ground at negotiations in Geneva on a first-ever treaty aimed at ending the scourge of plastic pollution. The Eunomia and Zero Carbon Analytics study focuses on production of among the most widely-used types of virgin polymers: polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polyethylene terephthalate (PET) typically used in drinks bottles, and polystyrene (PS). China was responsible for 34 per cent of production of the big four polymers last year, the study said, well ahead of the United States (13 per cent) and Saudi Arabia (five per cent). Next comes South Korea, also on five per cent, India on four per cent, Japan on three per cent and Germany on two per cent. According to an older study by energy data provider Wood Mackenzie, plastic production is concentrated among a clutch of giant companies, some of which are state-owned. It said just 18 companies worldwide produced more than half of the world's plastic polymers in 2021. Wood Mackenzie said the world's leading producer is China's state-owned Sinopec — the China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation — which alone produces 5.4 per cent of the world's plastic. It is followed by US oil and gas giant ExxonMobil (five per cent), US multinational chemical company LyondellBasell (4.5 per cent), oil giant Saudi Aramco (4.3 per cent) and PetroChina (4.2 per cent). The leading European producers are Britain's Ineos (2.8 per cent) in seventh place, Austria's Borealis in 10th place on 2.3 per cent, and France's TotalEnergies 11th at two per cent. — AFP
HKFP
2 days ago
- Business
- HKFP
China the world's biggest plastic producer, study says
Seven countries produced two-thirds of the four most common types of plastic in 2024, according to the British environmental consultancy Eunomia and the Zero Carbon Analytics, a climate and energy research group. But China stands in a category of its own, making as much as the next six countries combined, the figures show. The figures were released as 184 countries try to find common ground at negotiations in Geneva on a first-ever treaty aimed at ending the scourge of plastic pollution. The Eunomia and Zero Carbon Analytics study focuses on production of among the most widely-used types of virgin polymers: polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polyethylene terephthalate (PET) typically used in drinks bottles, and polystyrene (PS). China was responsible for 34 percent of production of the big four polymers last year, the study said, well ahead of the United States (13 percent) and Saudi Arabia (five percent). Next comes South Korea, also on five percent, India on four percent, Japan on three percent and Germany on two percent. According to an older study by energy data provider Wood Mackenzie, plastic production is concentrated among a clutch of giant companies, some of which are state-owned. It said just 18 companies worldwide produced more than half of the world's plastic polymers in 2021. Wood Mackenzie said the world's leading producer is China's state-owned Sinopec — the China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation — which alone produces 5.4 percent of the world's plastic. It is followed by US oil and gas giant ExxonMobil (five percent), US multinational chemical company LyondellBasell (4.5 percent), oil giant Saudi Aramco (4.3 percent) and PetroChina (4.2 percent). The leading European producers are Britain's Ineos (2.8 percent) in seventh place, Austria's Borealis in 10th place on 2.3 percent, and France's TotalEnergies 11th at two percent.
CTV News
3 days ago
- Business
- CTV News
China the world's biggest plastic producer
A child rests in a pool of plastic balls at a mall in Beijing, Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan) Seven countries produced two-thirds of the four most common types of plastic in 2024, according to the British environmental consultancy Eunomia and the Zero Carbon Analytics a climate and energy research group. But China stands in a category of its own, making as much as the next six countries combined, the figures show. The figures were released as 184 countries try to find common ground at negotiations in Geneva on a first-ever treaty aimed at ending the scourge of plastic pollution. The Eunomia and Zero Carbon Analytics study focuses on production of among the most widely-used types of virgin polymers: polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polyethylene terephthalate (PET) typically used in drinks bottles, and polystyrene (PS). China was responsible for 34 percent of production of the big four polymers last year, the study said, well ahead of the United States (13 percent) and Saudi Arabia (five percent). Next comes South Korea, also on five percent, India on four percent, Japan on three percent and Germany on two percent. According to an older study by energy data provider Wood Mackenzie, plastic production is concentrated among a clutch of giant companies, some of which are state-owned. It said just 18 companies worldwide produced more than half of the world's plastic polymers in 2021. Wood Mackenzie said the world's leading producer is China's state-owned Sinopec -- the China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation -- which alone produces 5.4 percent of the world's plastic. It is followed by US oil and gas giant ExxonMobil (five percent), US multinational chemical company LyondellBasell (4.5 percent), oil giant Saudi Aramco (4.3 percent) and PetroChina (4.2 percent). The leading European producers are Britain's Ineos (2.8 percent) in seventh place, Austria's Borealis in 10th place on 2.3 percent, and France's TotalEnergies 11th at two percent.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
China the world's biggest plastic producer
Seven countries produced two-thirds of the four most common types of plastic in 2024, according to the British environmental consultancy Eunomia and the Zero Carbon Analytics a climate and energy research group. But China stands in a category of its own, making as much as the next six countries combined, the figures show. Productivity Tool Zero to Hero in Microsoft Excel: Complete Excel guide By Metla Sudha Sekhar View Program Finance Introduction to Technical Analysis & Candlestick Theory By Dinesh Nagpal View Program Finance Financial Literacy i e Lets Crack the Billionaire Code By CA Rahul Gupta View Program Digital Marketing Digital Marketing Masterclass by Neil Patel By Neil Patel View Program Finance Technical Analysis Demystified- A Complete Guide to Trading By Kunal Patel View Program Productivity Tool Excel Essentials to Expert: Your Complete Guide By Study at home View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals Batch 2 By Ansh Mehra View Program The figures were released as 184 countries try to find common ground at negotiations in Geneva on a first-ever treaty aimed at ending the scourge of plastic pollution. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Villas In Dubai | Search Ads Get Rates Undo The Eunomia and Zero Carbon Analytics study focuses on production of among the most widely-used types of virgin polymers: polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polyethylene terephthalate (PET) typically used in drinks bottles, and polystyrene (PS). China was responsible for 34 percent of production of the big four polymers last year, the study said, well ahead of the United States (13 percent) and Saudi Arabia (five percent). Live Events Next comes South Korea, also on five percent, India on four percent, Japan on three percent and Germany on two percent. According to an older study by energy data provider Wood Mackenzie, plastic production is concentrated among a clutch of giant companies, some of which are state-owned. It said just 18 companies worldwide produced more than half of the world's plastic polymers in 2021. Wood Mackenzie said the world's leading producer is China's state-owned Sinopec -- the China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation -- which alone produces 5.4 percent of the world's plastic. It is followed by US oil and gas giant ExxonMobil (five percent), US multinational chemical company LyondellBasell (4.5 percent), oil giant Saudi Aramco (4.3 percent) and PetroChina (4.2 percent). The leading European producers are Britain's Ineos (2.8 percent) in seventh place, Austria's Borealis in 10th place on 2.3 percent, and France's TotalEnergies 11th at two percent.
Straits Times
3 days ago
- Business
- Straits Times
China the world's biggest plastic producer
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox China was responsible for 34 per cent of production of the big four polymers in 2024, said the study. GENEVA - Seven countries produced two-thirds of the four most common types of plastic in 2024, according to the British environmental consultancy Eunomia and the Zero Carbon Analytics, a climate and energy research group. But China stands in a category of its own, making as much as the next six countries combined, the figures show. The figures were released as 184 countries try to find common ground at negotiations in Geneva on a first-ever treaty aimed at ending the scourge of plastic pollution. The Eunomia and Zero Carbon Analytics study focuses on production of among the most widely-used types of virgin polymers: polyethylene, polypropylene, polyethylene terephthalate typically used in drinks bottles, and polystyrene. China was responsible for 34 per cent of production of the big four polymers in 2024 , the study said, well ahead of the United States (13 per cent) and Saudi Arabia (five per cent). Next comes South Korea, also on five per cent, India on four per cent, Japan on three per cent and Germany on two per cent. According to an older study by energy data provider Wood Mackenzie, plastic production is concentrated among a clutch of giant companies, some of which are state-owned. Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Liquor licences for F&B, nightlife venues extended to 4am in Boat Quay, Clarke Quay Singapore Chikungunya cases in Singapore double; authorities monitoring situation closely Singapore Student found with vape taken to hospital after behaving aggressively in school; HSA investigating Singapore Vape bins placed in Singapore's six autonomous universities to encourage voluntary disposal Singapore CDC, SG60 vouchers listed on e-commerce platforms will be taken down: CDC Singapore Some ageing condos in Singapore struggle with failing infrastructure, inadequate sinking funds Singapore Jail for driver who drove over leg of special needs woman in accident on church driveway Asia Australia's purchase of Japanese frigates signals a new era for Indo-Pacific security It said just 18 companies worldwide produced more than half of the world's plastic polymers in 2021. Wood Mackenzie said the world's leading producer is China's state-owned Sinopec – the China Petroleum and Chemical Corporation – which alone produces 5.4 per cent of the world's plastic. It is followed by US oil and gas giant ExxonMobil (five per cent), US multinational chemical company LyondellBasell (4.5 per cent), oil giant Saudi Aramco (4.3 per cent) and PetroChina (4.2 per cent). The leading European producers are Britain's Ineos (2.8 per cent) in seventh place, Austria's Borealis in 10th place on 2.3 per cent, and France's TotalEnergies 11th at 2 per cent. AFP
