Powerful Plastics Reporting Framework Could Transform Packaging
A US-China research team proposes a four-pillar system for tracking plastics, chemicals and waste under the developing UN treaty.
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Revolutionary EU Vehicle Recycling Rules Force Automakers to Ditch Virgin Plastics
Revolutionary EU Vehicle Recycling Rules Force Automakers to Ditch Virgin Plastics The European Union has officially entered a new era of industrial circularity. Entering into force on August 13, 2026, Regulation 2026/1738—commonly known as the End-of-Life Vehicles (ELV) Regulation—replaces two-decade-old directives to transform how cars are designed, maintained, dismantled, and recovered across the bloc. European…
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Indorama Ventures Earnings Deliver Powerful H1 Rebound
Indorama Ventures delivered a sharp first-half recovery, supported by improved chemical-market conditions, stronger cash conversion and tighter operating discipline. Management nevertheless expects unusually favorable second-quarter conditions to normalize.
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Oil Prices and the Iran War: Why Brent Is Near $89
Brent is trading near $89 a barrel as slower Strait of Hormuz traffic and stalled US-Iran diplomacy keep supply risks elevated.
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Iran BRICS Bank Bid Faces a Harsh Reality
Iran is seeking New Development Bank membership as war and sanctions intensify, but formal accession and meaningful financing remain uncertain.
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China Export Surplus: A Stark Warning for Global Industry
China’s record export surplus is reshaping global manufacturing. Europe faces mounting pressure, but an economic crisis is not inevitable.
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Carboliq Insolvency : Major Blow to Chemical Recycling Scale-Up
German plastics recycler Carboliq has entered insolvency after a liquidity crisis. An investor is evaluating a takeover while the future of its chemical recycling technology remains uncertain.
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Breakthrough Mushroom Leather Could Transform Sustainable Fashion – Polymer Price Trends
Researchers have developed a scalable mushroom leather material that combines fungal fibers with cellulose to create durable, biodegradable sheets.
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PeroCycle Carbon Recycling Gains Powerful Scale-Up Partners
PeroCycle has enlisted PKU Pioneer and io consulting to help move its carbon-recycling process from pilot development toward commercial deployment in steel and other heavy industries.
