The UAE ban on single-use plastics beginning in 2026 is expected to significantly increase PLA demand, accelerating the transition toward plant-based, sustainable packaging solutions across the Emirates.
Film recycling is entering a decisive phase. As Extended Producer Responsibility laws expand and virgin resin prices stay low, the next year will determine whether PCR plastics can scale, innovate, and build resilient end markets.
Amcor joins a three-year Danish innovation project to enable circular recycling of food packaging, advancing EU recycling targets and creating scalable food-grade PE and PP solutions.
North American PET bottle resin prices dropped by 1 cent per pound in November due to declining demand and lower raw material costs across the packaging sector.
Microplastics are increasingly contaminating India’s drinking water systems, intensifying the need for safer materials. High-purity food-grade rPET is emerging as a critical solution for public health and sustainable packaging.
The global PLA market is expanding quickly thanks to rising production capacity, lower prices, and new technical capabilities in packaging, moulding, and textiles. This article explains current volumes, price trends, recycling potential, and the challenges PLA creates when mixed with oil-based plastics.
The global recycled plastic bottles market is forecast to rise from USD 21.6 billion in 2023 to a staggering USD 50.4 billion by 2034, driven by consumer demand, regulatory pressure and corporate sustainability commitments.
CARBIOS expands into the beverage industry with two new multi-year contracts for recycled PET, boosting pre-sales for its Longlaville plant and securing major public funding.
A new strategic partnership is setting the stage for faster innovation in fibre-based packaging, empowering brands to move away from single-use plastics toward sustainable, responsibly produced alternatives.
