Volkswagen is transforming its Zwickau plant into a circular economy hub, investing heavily to recycle vehicles, reduce raw material dependence, and secure future industrial resilience.
New economic research reveals that Trump’s tariffs functioned as a hidden tax on Americans, raising prices and squeezing businesses while foreign exporters largely avoided the cost.
Oil price momentum strengthens on January 26, 2026, with Brent near $65,01and WTI around $61.01 as supply concerns, geopolitics and renewed risk appetite support crude markets.
Celanese announces a polyamide price increase effective February 1, 2026, citing energy and feedstock costs while reinforcing regional supply stability and sustainability leadership.
India’s textile sector is under severe strain as US 50 percent tariffs fuel job losses, factory closures, and renewed political debate over economic accountability.
Avantium postpones the start-up of its FDCA Flagship Plant in the Netherlands to mid-2026 after discovering critical titanium weld issues during commissioning.
Filamentive Bio HT PLA delivers rare industrial-grade heat resistance and mechanical strength in a bio-based filament that prints like PLA, without annealing or complexity.
Car prices did not surge as feared after tariffs, but affordability remains elusive. As 2026 approaches, stubbornly high auto costs challenge political claims of economic success.
AI-driven plastic recycling is emerging as a decisive tool to scale circular economies, optimize sorting and upcycling, and close environmental gaps across global waste systems.