The EU-Mercosur trade agreement reaches a decisive milestone as the Council approves its signature, unlocking new trade opportunities, political cooperation, and safeguards for sensitive sectors.
The global textile and clothing recycling market is entering a pivotal transformation. With waste volumes soaring and recycling rates still low, new industrial technologies, circular economy policies, and global regulations are reshaping the sector’s future.
A Chinese startup backed by Changan is pushing solid-state battery technology forward, targeting a 1,300 km range and record-breaking energy density for future electric vehicles.
As of January 9, 2026, oil price dynamics show Brent crude near $62.5 and WTI around $58.2 per barrel. Prices reflect mixed pressures from geopolitical tensions, supply-demand imbalances, and shifting investor sentiment.
Recycling Europe Textiles urges the EU to mandate recycled content under Ecodesign rules, warning that voluntary targets have failed to scale textile recycling or secure circular supply chains.
Faerch accelerates circular packaging by expanding tray rPET production through its Cirrec recycling division, securing supply stability, quality assurance, and long-term resilience for food packaging customers across Europe.
Plastic recycling capacity is contracting across Europe, the UK, and the US just as governments raise recycled content targets, exposing deep market failures and policy gaps.
Sabic divests its European and American petrochemicals and engineering thermoplastics businesses in two major transactions exceeding $950 million, signaling a decisive strategic shift.
Stay updated with the latest oil price movements as of January 8, 2026 — how Brent and WTI are trading, what’s driving the market, and where prices could head next.