Selenis will double capacity at its Portalegre site by 2027, investing in continuous polymerisation technology to expand bio-attributed and recycled polyesters for Europe’s regulated markets.
The U.S. recycled PET market faces collapsing bale prices, rising imports, plant closures, and weakening recycling rates, raising urgent questions about domestic circularity and policy reform.
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.
Trump moves to revoke the EPA carbon dioxide health risk finding, threatening climate change policy and greenhouse gas regulations across the United States energy sector.
HydroDyn Recycling GmbH has initiated restructuring proceedings amid market pressure. Backed by NEXT GENERATION GROUP, the move aims to secure long-term continuity in plastic recycling.
Dow has launched a major restructuring plan centered on automation and artificial intelligence, cutting thousands of jobs to restore margins amid weak demand and falling revenues.
PET bottle chip profitability has improved as maintenance shutdowns reduce supply, but rising raw material costs and fragile demand raise doubts about the durability of margins.
The European Union activates Govsatcom and accelerates IRIS², marking a decisive shift away from Starlink toward sovereign, encrypted satellite communications and strategic space autonomy.
Otsuka Pharmaceutical begins nationwide adoption of 100 percent recycled PET bottles, cutting emissions, advancing circular economy practices, and setting a new benchmark for sustainable beverage packaging.
