Bangladesh Textile Exports Make Remarkable Leap to World No. 2
Bangladesh rose from 14th to second place among the world’s textile exporters, reflecting a major shift in manufacturing and global sourcing
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Powerful Glass-Like PET Packaging Debuts for Beauty Brands
Indorama Ventures and REBHAN have launched a clear, thick-wall PET bottle platform that gives beauty brands a glass-like look with lighter, shatter-resistant performance and recycled-feedstock options.
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AI Supercharges the Future of Sustainable Plastics – Polymer Price Trends
AI is accelerating the creation of sustainable plastics, linking European carbon residues with next‑gen PHA materials designed for electronics and healthcare.
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US-Iran War Oil Prices: Brent Near $96
Brent is trading near $96 a barrel and WTI near $92 as renewed US-Iran hostilities put the Strait of Hormuz and global energy supplies back in focus.
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Global Garment Trade’s Powerful $546.8 Billion Shift
Global garment trade reached $546.8 billion in 2025 as synthetic fibers captured more growth and Asian manufacturing centers strengthened their export positions.
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PET Recycling, Chemical Recycling, Kirin Holdings, Japan Steel Works, Circular Economy
Kirin and JSW have successfully demonstrated a groundbreaking alkaline depolymerization technology that achieves over 95% PET breakdown at scale.
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Breakthrough PFAS-Free Processing Aid Targets Cleaner Polyolefin Extrusion
Clariant says AddWorks™ PPA 101 FG offers film producers a non-fluorinated way to control melt fracture and die build-up in polyolefin extrusion. Here is what the product claims, where it may fit, and what converters should validate before switching.
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Powerful UN Plan Could Reduce Plastic Pollution 80%
A UN roadmap explains how reuse, better recycling and safer alternatives could reduce plastic pollution by 80% by 2040.
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US-Iran Oil Prices: Brent Near $95 as Conflict Risk Returns
Brent is trading near $95 a barrel and WTI near $91 after renewed fighting between the United States and Iran revived concerns about the Strait of Hormuz. Here is what is driving prices—and what could move them next.
