Iran BRICS Bank Bid Faces a Harsh Reality
Iran is seeking New Development Bank membership as war and sanctions intensify, but formal accession and meaningful financing remain uncertain.
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China Export Surplus: A Stark Warning for Global Industry
China’s record export surplus is reshaping global manufacturing. Europe faces mounting pressure, but an economic crisis is not inevitable.
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Carboliq Insolvency : Major Blow to Chemical Recycling Scale-Up
German plastics recycler Carboliq has entered insolvency after a liquidity crisis. An investor is evaluating a takeover while the future of its chemical recycling technology remains uncertain.
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Breakthrough Mushroom Leather Could Transform Sustainable Fashion – Polymer Price Trends
Researchers have developed a scalable mushroom leather material that combines fungal fibers with cellulose to create durable, biodegradable sheets.
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PeroCycle Carbon Recycling Gains Powerful Scale-Up Partners
PeroCycle has enlisted PKU Pioneer and io consulting to help move its carbon-recycling process from pilot development toward commercial deployment in steel and other heavy industries.
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US Iran Oil Prices: Brent Near $88 as Hormuz Risks Persist
Brent is trading near $88 a barrel and WTI near $83 as the US-Iran war disrupts vital energy routes. Here are the confirmed developments, market forces and risks to watch.
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Breakthrough Black Plastic Sorting Enters Real-World Trials
Sesotec is testing an MWIR-based system designed to identify and separate carbon-black plastics earlier in the recycling process.
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Breakthrough Recycled Polyester Resin LOI Boosts ELITe
ELITe’s planned Gujarat facility has gained a prospective customer for up to 15,000 MT of recycled polyester resin annually under a non-binding LOI.
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Volvic Recycled Bottles Mark a Bold Shift—but Questions Remain
Volvic is moving its French bottle range to recycled PET, cutting virgin plastic use while renewed scrutiny highlights the limits of recycling claims.
