The Iran war lifted resin prices by disrupting oil, feedstock and shipping flows. Yet weak demand, excess capacity and a possible recovery in Strait of Hormuz traffic could prevent those gains from lasting.
INEOS Styrolution will permanently close its Channahon polystyrene plant by the fourth quarter of 2026, shifting North American production to Alabama and Mexico.
The U.S. PET recycling industry is facing mounting economic pressure as domestic recyclers shut down, imports increase and collection rates remain stagnant. The crisis highlights the growing disconnect between sustainability promises and the financial realities of maintaining a circular plastics economy.
EREMA showcases advanced plastics recycling technologies at Chinaplas 2026, highlighting food-grade PET solutions, post-consumer innovation, and global sustainability progress.
The CEDO Polimero acquisition marks a major step in expanding plastic recycling capacity in Europe, enhancing circular economy performance and securing high-quality recycled polyethylene supply chains.
MBA Polymers and Energenta complete merger to form an integrated plastics recycling group in Germany, covering the entire plastics recycling value chain.
A new Ecosurety and RECOUP white paper warns that the UK plastic packaging recycling system is approaching a critical tipping point, urging immediate policy action.
Indorama Ventures and AMB Spa unveil a recyclable PET tray with a recycled core and virgin food-grade exterior, advancing circular food packaging and aligning with Europe’s PPWR targets.
Zhejiang Zhongyang Screw Manufacturing is emerging as a strategic innovator in the Asia plastic processing equipment market, advancing screw barrel technology, efficiency, and sustainability for global plastics manufacturers.
