Michelin and Axens Move to Scale Bio-Based 5-HMF for Greener Chemistry
Michelin ResiCare and Axens are in exclusive talks to scale bio-based 5-HMF, a renewable platform molecule for resins, polymers and greener chemistry.
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Flexible Packaging Prices Surge as Europe Faces Fresh Supply-Chain Pressure
Europe’s flexible packaging sector is facing sharp raw-material cost pressure, with film, foil and polyethylene prices hit by energy and supply-chain volatility.
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Recycled Plastics Italy: First Consumption Decline Signals Pressure on the Supply Chain
Italy’s recycled plastics market is showing its first consumption decline in years, as weak demand, cheaper virgin polymers and imports pressure recyclers.
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INEOS and Recuro Plan Advanced Recycling Facility in Norway
INEOS and Recuro have signed an MoU for a proposed advanced recycling facility in Bamble, Norway, designed to process up to 33,000 tonnes of plastic waste per year.
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Oil Prices Iran: Why Brent and WTI Are Rising Again
Brent is trading near $78 a barrel and WTI near $73 as renewed U.S.-Iran tensions revive fears over shipping, sanctions and energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Plastic Packaging Europe: Why Plastic Keeps Rising Despite Stable Packaging Use
New EU research shows that overall packaging use remains high but broadly stable, while plastic packaging continues to rise across Europe. The trend puts pressure on recycling, reuse systems and the EU’s new packaging rules.
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Avantium, Casa da Malha and Lacatoni Showcase PEF Sportswear Prototypes at Milano Unica
Avantium, Casa da Malha and Lacatoni present PEF sportswear prototypes, showing how plant-based recyclable polymers could enter performance apparel.
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PLA Foam Packaging: TotalEnergies Corbion Launches Lower-Carbon Alternative to XPS
TotalEnergies Corbion has launched Luminy FOAM 50F, a sugarcane-based PLA foam grade designed to replace XPS in food packaging.
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HydroGraph Certifies Midland for Graphene Polymer Applications
HydroGraph has certified Midland Compounding & Consulting as a U.S. partner to help scale graphene-enhanced polymer applications.
