India’s r-PET Industry Struggles Despite 40% Recycling Mandate
India’s recycled PET sector says recycling capacity is available, but weak adoption by packaging brands is leaving plants underused despite upcoming mandatory recycled-content targets.
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Automotive Plastic Recycling: Is Recycling Car Plastics Really Worth It?
A large-scale industrial pilot project tested whether plastics from end-of-life vehicles can be efficiently recycled. The results show strong technical potential, but costs, contamination, and supply chain fragmentation remain major obstacles.
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Disposable Baby Diapers Recycled Into Pyrolysis Oils for New Plastics
Borouge International, BlueAlp, and Woosh have partnered to chemically recycle disposable baby diapers into pyrolysis oils that can be used to create new polymers, advancing circular economy solutions for hygiene waste in Europe.
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Oil Prices Surge as US-Iran Tensions Shake Global Markets: Brent Near $95, WTI Around $92
Brent crude is trading near $95 per barrel and WTI around $92 as geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran continue to drive uncertainty across global energy markets. Investors are closely watching the Strait of Hormuz, diplomatic negotiations, and the potential impact on inflation, fuel prices, and the global economy.
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Oil Prices Surge as US-Iran War Fuels Market Volatility: Brent Near $96 and WTI at $93
Oil markets remain highly sensitive to the escalating US-Iran conflict and uncertainty surrounding the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude is trading around $96 per barrel while WTI remains near $93, reflecting geopolitical risk, supply concerns, and fragile diplomatic negotiations.
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bioplastic | Bioplastics | bioplastics 生物塑料 | environmental sustainability | Food Packaging Innovation
Seaweed-Based Biodegradable Plastic Developed by Aberystwyth University for Sustainable Food Packaging
Aberystwyth University researchers have developed a seaweed-based biodegradable plastic using alginate, offering a sustainable alternative for food packaging with potential to reduce global plastic waste.
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SK chemicals’ PET and Copolyester Materials Approved for European Recycling Compatibility
SK chemicals announced that seven materials from its ECOTRIA CLARO and SKYPET product families have been officially recognized by RecyClass as compatible with European PET recycling systems, reinforcing the company’s commitment to circular plastics and sustainable recycling technologies.
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Avantium and Heynen Systems Explore releaf® PEF Applications for Bedding and Upholstery
Avantium and Heynen Systems are collaborating to evaluate the use of releaf® PEF, a plant-based and circular polymer, in bedding and upholstery products. The partnership introduces a prototype cushion designed to explore sustainable comfort foam applications.
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Strategic Partnership Accelerates Growth of Biobased Thermoplastics in Polymer Applications
AMP Polymix and Lignin Industries are partnering to accelerate the adoption of biobased thermoplastics across multiple industries. Their collaboration focuses on lignin-based polymer solutions that can reduce CO₂ emissions while maintaining the performance of conventional plastics.
