India’s plastics industry is moving from volume-based recycling to higher-quality, technology-led circularity as global standards and export pressure rise.
Brent near $72 and WTI near $69.5 show how oil prices Iran risk is easing, but Hormuz and US-Iran talks still matter.
Geopolitical tensions are testing PET supply chain resilience as shipping disruption, freight volatility and regional sourcing risks reshape resin and rPET strategies.
China PP prices fell sharply in June as lower crude oil and propylene costs, cautious demand and ample spot supply weakened the market.
Amcor and Kelpi are evaluating seaweed barrier coatings for fiber packaging, aiming to improve moisture and gas protection while supporting recyclability.
Avient’s new PPE radome materials aim to improve mmWave radar performance for ADAS, traffic monitoring and humanoid robotics applications
Oil prices remain volatile as Brent trades near $72 and WTI around $69.5, with markets weighing US-Iran tensions, Hormuz risks and supply recovery.
Brazilian researchers identified PET bioplastic bacteria that can break down plastic waste and convert it into biodegradable PHB.
bioPEtex Advances Bio-Based Polyethylene Textiles for Circular Sportswear Polyethylene is one of the world’s most widely used polymers, but its role in textiles has remained limited. A German research project called bioPEtex is now working to change that by developing bio-based polyethylene textiles suitable for industrial processing, sportswear and recyclable textile applications. The project brings…