Norfund invests USD 4 million in Vietnam PET recycling expansion, boosting industrial capacity, reducing plastic pollution, cutting emissions and strengthening circular economy supply chains.
Refresco and Sidel are transforming beverage packaging with EvoBLOW Laser technology, delivering lighter, stronger PET bottles, reduced scrap and optimized performance with up to 100 percent rPET.
An investigation reveals that much of Europe’s so-called recycled plastic is still 95% petroleum-based. Here is how greenwashing practices are reshaping the circular economy debate.
The Turkey textile industry faces mounting pressure in 2026 as exports to Europe decline, competition from Asia intensifies, and domestic economic strains squeeze margins. Here are the causes and solutions.
The ASEAN plastics industry is entering a decisive phase as Chinese competition intensifies price pressure, accelerates automation, and triggers strategic consolidation across Malaysia and Southeast Asia.
Automotive industry – Full price table (09/02/2026 →16/02/2026) Product / market — prices for 09/02/2026 and 16/02/2026 ITEM 09/02/2026 16/02/2026 +/− Bottle grade PET chips domestic market 6,250 yuan/ton 6,250 yuan/ton – Chinese bottle-grade PET chips FOB export price 835 $/ton 840 $/ton +5 LDPE CFR Est China 1,020 $/ton 1,015 $/ton -5 PET Semidull…
The UK has confirmed that recycled plastic in food packaging will be overseen by the Food Standards Agency, reinforcing safety, sustainability, and continued access to EU markets.
APR releases proactive PET caps guidance, aligning recyclers and packaging producers to protect RPET quality, support mono-material design, and strengthen long-term recyclability standards.
A pioneering solar-driven method using gallium and seawater produces green hydrogen with 12.9% efficiency, marking a major advance in clean energy innovation and industrial decarbonization.
