PPWR PET Packaging: Critical Changes Producers Must Act On
PPWR now applies across the EU. Discover the recycled-content, recyclability and documentation priorities facing PET packaging suppliers worldwide.
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Revolutionary Breakthrough: How Reju Crushes Textile Waste to Save Clothing
Reju leads a breakthrough in textile waste polyester recycling, using advanced depolymerization to convert discarded garments into premium fibers.
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Chilsung Cider’s Bold Recycled PET Push Gains Momentum
Lotte Chilsung is expanding recycled PET packaging across Chilsung Cider, ICIS, Pepsi and Saero as South Korea tightens packaging rules.
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PHA Bioplastic Gains Powerful Momentum in the U.S.
PHA Bioplastic Gains Powerful Momentum in the U.S. PHA bioplastic is moving from laboratory development into a growing range of consumer products, attracting fresh attention in the United States for its ability to biodegrade under appropriate conditions. South Korea’s CJ CheilJedang says its U.S. subsidiary, CJ Biomaterials, is developing PHA-based alternatives for products that are…
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Asahi Recycled Plastic Bottles Mark a Major Win in Australia
Asahi Beverages says every plastic soft drink bottle it produces in Australia now uses 100% recycled PET, replacing virgin plastic in around 350 million bottles annually. Caps and labels are excluded.
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Suntory’s Bold FtoP Recycling Project Targets 400 Million Bottles in Thailand
Suntory, Indorama Ventures and Iwatani plan to introduce direct flake-to-preform recycling in Thailand. The project could supply around 400 million recycled PET bottle preforms annually from 2028.
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Breakthrough Recyclable Vehicle Composites Could Transform Transport
Spain’s SUPERPAN project combines recyclable thermoplastics and automated production to develop lighter structural components for future vehicles.
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PepsiCo ESG Report Reveals Strong Plastic Progress—but Key Gaps Remain
PepsiCo reports lower virgin-plastic use and more recycled content in 2025, alongside progress in emissions, agriculture and nutrition.
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Revolutionary EU Vehicle Recycling Rules Force Automakers to Ditch Virgin Plastics
Revolutionary EU Vehicle Recycling Rules Force Automakers to Ditch Virgin Plastics The European Union has officially entered a new era of industrial circularity. Entering into force on August 13, 2026, Regulation 2026/1738—commonly known as the End-of-Life Vehicles (ELV) Regulation—replaces two-decade-old directives to transform how cars are designed, maintained, dismantled, and recovered across the bloc. European…
