A new solar reactor converts plastic waste and used battery acid into clean hydrogen and industrial chemicals, offering a promising circular economy solution while still facing scalability and safety hurdles.
A new study reveals that unequal access to recycling infrastructure—not behavior—drives low plastic recycling rates across the United States.
China’s first closed-loop PET tray recycling facility signals a major shift toward food-grade circularity, addressing global gaps in PET tray recycling capacity and technology.
A new approach to PCR beauty packaging transforms fish farming waste into high-performance materials, solving supply challenges while meeting sustainability and design demands.
Unilever and SCG accelerate Thailand’s circular economy by scaling post-consumer recycled resin for packaging, reducing plastic waste and emissions while improving recycling systems nationwide.
ABB and Syre partner to scale textile chemical recycling in Vietnam, accelerating circular polyester production and industrial sustainability through automation and electrification.
Teijin Frontier introduces a next-generation stretch polyester yarn designed to enhance comfort, recyclability, and performance in sportswear and outdoor apparel, marking a significant shift toward fully polyester-based high-performance textiles.
Recycled plastic cost parity is transforming global markets, making sustainable materials economically competitive while unlocking new revenue models and regulatory advantages.
Hyosung TNC accelerates the shift to sustainable textiles with bio-based spandex derived from sugarcane, combining performance, scalability, and reduced carbon impact for modern apparel brands.
