Bioplastics Market Trends: Packaging and Healthcare Drive the Next Phase
Bioplastics are moving beyond niche sustainability claims as packaging, healthcare and regulation push renewable polymers toward more demanding industrial applications.
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Bio-Based Polypropylene Pipes Move into Drinking Water Infrastructure
Borouge International has introduced a bio-based version of a polypropylene grade used in drinking water and irrigation fittings, offering lower-carbon performance without changing processing requirements.
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Milliken’s Millibrite Technology Targets the Next Phase of Fabric Whitening
Milliken’s Millibrite technology brings a polymer-based approach to fabric whitening, designed for LED-lit homes, cold washing and modern detergent formulations.
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PET bottle efficiency improves with new blowing block technology – Polymer Price Trends
A customised PET blowing block developed by IMI for Tech-Long increases bottling output by 10% while reducing compressed air demand in PET bottle production.
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Oil Prices Iran War: Brent Near $74 as Hormuz Risk Eases
Oil prices have eased, with Brent near $74 and WTI near $71, as tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz recovers. But the US-Iran war keeps energy markets exposed to renewed volatility.
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Circulose Textile Recycling Gains Brand Momentum Before Sweden Restart
Circulose has added Eileen Fisher, Marimekko, Samsøe Samsøe and King Louie as partners, strengthening demand for textile-to-textile recycling before its Sweden production restart.
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Refinity and PNNL Advance Plastic Waste SAF Technology
Refinity has licensed PNNL catalyst technology to convert mixed plastic waste into jet-fuel-range liquids and industrial hydrocarbons, signaling a new step for circular plastics and sustainable aviation fuel.
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Closed-Loop Carpet Recycling Moves Closer to Industrial Reality
Barmag’s recycled polyester yarn trials show how closed-loop carpet recycling could turn used carpet material into new BCF carpet yarn.
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Oil Prices Iran Outlook: Brent Near $73 as Hormuz Risk Eases
Oil prices Iran analysis: Brent near $73 and WTI near $70 as Hormuz shipping improves, but ceasefire risk keeps crude markets volatile.
