A new polymer recycling breakthrough converts nitrile rubber waste into valuable materials for carbon capture and medical applications, advancing circular economy goals.
Oil price movements remain volatile on March 27, 2026, as geopolitical tensions, supply disruptions, and investor sentiment continue to shape global energy markets.
Rising crude oil prices are pushing PET bottle grade costs higher in March 2026, with global prices nearing peak levels and creating pressure across packaging supply chains.
Ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are driving a sharp rise in global plastics prices, reshaping supply chains and creating new winners and losers across regions.
Plastics recycling innovation is reshaping quality, efficiency, and profitability, with advanced technologies enabling food-grade recyclates and optimized industrial processes across Europe.
PET IBC containers are emerging as a lighter, more sustainable alternative to HDPE, reshaping industrial packaging with improved performance and efficiency.
US Iran negotiations intensify as Tehran rejects a US proposal and sets five conditions, while military threats and diplomacy unfold in parallel.
The oil price remains highly volatile around $90–$105 per barrel as geopolitical tensions, supply disruptions, and shifting investor sentiment dominate global energy markets.
Refresco installs Italy’s first Sidel SWING Evo pasteuriser in Sulmona, achieving major gains in energy efficiency, water savings, and sustainable beverage production.