PET Supply Chain Resilience Tested by Geopolitical Shipping Risks
Geopolitical tensions are testing PET supply chain resilience as shipping disruption, freight volatility and regional sourcing risks reshape resin and rPET strategies.
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China PP Prices Fall as Cost Support Collapses in June
China PP prices fell sharply in June as lower crude oil and propylene costs, cautious demand and ample spot supply weakened the market.
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Seaweed Barrier Coatings: Amcor and Kelpi Target Fiber Packaging
Amcor and Kelpi are evaluating seaweed barrier coatings for fiber packaging, aiming to improve moisture and gas protection while supporting recyclability.
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Avient launches PPE radome materials for ADAS radar and robotics
Avient’s new PPE radome materials aim to improve mmWave radar performance for ADAS, traffic monitoring and humanoid robotics applications
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Oil Prices Under Pressure as US-Iran Tensions Keep Markets on Alert
Oil prices remain volatile as Brent trades near $72 and WTI around $69.5, with markets weighing US-Iran tensions, Hormuz risks and supply recovery.
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Brazilian Bacteria Turns PET Waste into Biodegradable Bioplastic
Brazilian researchers identified PET bioplastic bacteria that can break down plastic waste and convert it into biodegradable PHB.
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bioPEtex Advances Bio-Based Polyethylene Textiles
bioPEtex Advances Bio-Based Polyethylene Textiles for Circular Sportswear Polyethylene is one of the world’s most widely used polymers, but its role in textiles has remained limited. A German research project called bioPEtex is now working to change that by developing bio-based polyethylene textiles suitable for industrial processing, sportswear and recyclable textile applications. The project brings…
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Iran War Risk: Why the Next Middle East Conflict Could Come Sooner Than Expected
The next Iran war is not inevitable, but the conditions for another escalation are already visible: nuclear uncertainty, maritime pressure in the Strait of Hormuz, proxy conflict and fragile U.S.-Iran diplomacy.
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Oil Prices Iran: Brent Near $73 as Markets Reprice War Risk
Brent near $73 and WTI near $69.5 show how oil markets are pricing a lower—but still fragile—war premium around the US-Iran conflict.
