Plastics Europe appoints Rob Ingram as its new President, marking a decisive step toward stronger circularity, advanced recycling, and EU‑aligned sustainability strategies for the plastics industry.
China’s automotive industry is entering its most turbulent phase in decades. Overproduction, shrinking margins, and extreme competition are pushing many manufacturers toward consolidation or collapse.
The Radici family completes a historic transformation. With the sale of chemical activities to Lone Star, Raditex is launched as a new textile-focused company worth 174 million euros.
Trump Greenland tariffs ignite a sharp European backlash as new trade threats tied to Greenland strain NATO unity, disrupt markets, and raise Arctic security risks.
As of January 20, 2026, oil price benchmarks Brent and WTI are trading lower, shaped by oversupply, cooling demand, and shifting geopolitical cues, with mixed signals for near-term energy markets and the global economy.
Europe’s fast fashion waste problem is accelerating, but researchers say mushrooms grown on discarded textiles may offer a scalable, circular recycling breakthrough.
Russian university researchers have developed innovative asphalt using recycled plastic waste, improving road durability, cutting costs, and reducing landfill pollution without changing production processes.
Recycle ready packaging is reshaping sustainable flexible packaging as regulators, converters, and brand owners push for scalable, compliant, and high-performance recyclable solutions.
Oil prices on January 19, 2026 show modest declines as easing Iran tensions, shifting OPEC+ expectations, and mixed economic data shape Brent and WTI market sentiment.