Iran War Oil Prices: Brent Near $85 as Hormuz Risks Rise
Brent is trading near $85 and WTI near $80 as renewed US-Iran fighting, sanctions and disruption around the Strait of Hormuz unsettle oil markets.
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Sportswear Brands Turn to Cellulosic Fibres Under Sustainability Pressure
Sportswear brands are testing cellulosic fibres as they seek to reduce dependence on fossil-based synthetics without sacrificing comfort or performance.
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Plastipak Prepares Single-Pellet Recycled PET Resin
Plastipak plans to introduce a single-pellet PET resin containing 30% recycled material, designed to help packaging manufacturers simplify processing while maintaining consistent performance.
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Covestro and BYD Deepen Materials Cooperation for Future Mobility and Energy
Covestro and BYD are establishing a long-term collaboration to develop advanced materials for electric vehicles, batteries, energy storage and emerging technology platforms.
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US-Iran Conflict Keeps Oil Prices on Edge
Oil prices remain exposed to renewed US-Iran hostilities and disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. Here is what Brent near $80 and WTI near $75 could signal for energy markets, inflation and the global economy.
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AI Recycling Sorting Upgrades France’s Firminy Facility
Pellenc ST’s optical sorters and artificial intelligence are helping Suez improve material recovery at the modernized Firminy sorting facility in France.
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Westlake PVC Acquisition Expands European Capacity
Westlake has completed the acquisition of a major PVC and VCM production site in Wilhelmshaven, strengthening its European chlorovinyls network.
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APR Expands Recycled Content Certification for Plastic Products
APR has extended its PCR program to verify the percentage of post-consumer recycled plastic in finished and semi-finished products across the supply chain.
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Mangrove Microbes Could Unlock Salt-Tolerant Plastic Recycling – Polymer Price Trends
Researchers studying Colombian mangrove soil have identified 12 potential plastic-degrading enzymes, including salt-tolerant and possibly heat-resistant candidates.
