Waste tire pyrolysis is gaining recognition as a circular-economy technology, but new research and European rules show that its environmental value depends on emissions control, energy use, traceability and responsible product refining.
Eight potential markets could turn difficult household plastic films into valuable manufacturing inputs—but collection alone will not be enough.
A new high-capacity PET washing line in Karachi highlights Pakistan’s growing investment in bottle-to-bottle recycling and food-grade recycled plastic.
Aduro has selected Saipem for early engineering and procurement work on a first-of-a-kind chemical recycling plant at Chemelot in the Netherlands. The planned facility would process about 10,000 tonnes of complex plastic waste annually, but further project stages remain conditional.
Sumika is expanding recycled polypropylene capacity in southern France as Europe introduces binding recycled-plastic targets for new vehicles. The project could help carmakers build more reliable closed-loop supply chains.
Novatex has added more than 24,000 tonnes of annual bottle-grade recycled PET capacity near Lahore, strengthening Pakistan’s packaging circularity infrastructure.
BioBTX is advancing its PETRA plant in Delfzijl, where mixed plastic waste will be converted into renewable benzene, toluene and xylenes.
A new JRC assessment finds that chemical recycling remains significantly more expensive than virgin-plastic production. Yet regulation, hard-to-recycle waste and demand for high-quality recycled material could still create a viable European market.
Plastic Energy has emerged from administration under a new ownership structure, with founder Carlos Monreal returning as CEO. The company will focus on improving its existing chemical-recycling operations and pursuing disciplined growth.
