Breakthrough Recycled Polyester Resin LOI Boosts ELITe
ELITe’s planned Gujarat facility has gained a prospective customer for up to 15,000 MT of recycled polyester resin annually under a non-binding LOI.
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Volvic Recycled Bottles Mark a Bold Shift—but Questions Remain
Volvic is moving its French bottle range to recycled PET, cutting virgin plastic use while renewed scrutiny highlights the limits of recycling claims.
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Powerful Boost for Baler PET Recycling as Coca-Cola Partnership Grows
Baler is strengthening PET bottle collection across its 13 barangays with new collection bins and a baling machine provided through its partnership with CCEAP.
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“Choke Point Crisis: Strait Disruption Threatens US Iran War Oil Prices”
Brent crude holds near $89/bbl and WTI trades around $83/bbl as deadlocked US-Iran negotiations and Strait of Hormuz shipping risks collide with revised global demand forecasts and unexpected US inventory builds.
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SIPA’s Breakthrough GME 30.40 Neck Finish Cuts PET Weight by 29%
SIPA’s GME 30.40 neck finish has gained approval for nitrogen hot-fill production, offering beverage bottlers a lighter PET format and simpler component management.
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Iran War Oil Prices: Why Brent Is Near $89 and WTI Near $84
Iran war oil prices remain volatile, with Brent near $89 and WTI near $84 as traders weigh disrupted shipping, diplomacy and tighter global stocks.
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Stoney Clear Bottles Mark a Powerful Recycling Shift
Stoney clear bottles are replacing the brand’s familiar brown PET packaging in South Africa, starting with the 2.25-litre format.
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KHS Sustainable Packaging Delivers Breakthrough Gains at PACK EXPO
KHS USA will bring material-saving packs, recyclable PET barrier technology and digital production tools to PACK EXPO International 2026 in Chicago.
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Italy’s Bold Compostable Packaging Rule Is Now in Force
Italy’s new compostable packaging rule applies from 8 August 2026 to selected single-use packs used for produce, hospitality and catering. Certification is required now, although the new administrative penalties do not apply until 2030.
