Argos Packaging introduces two next-generation sustainable packaging films made from seaweed and recycled ocean plastic, aligning innovation, EU compliance, and circular economy goals.
New economic evidence shows that Trump’s tariffs overwhelmingly burden American consumers, raising prices, disrupting supply chains, and weakening US trade competitiveness instead of punishing foreign exporters.
Daicel has postponed the startup of its second cycloolefin copolymer plant in Germany to 2027, citing weak packaging demand and sharply rising construction and labor costs.
January brought renewed resin price increases with polyethylene rising for the first time in months and PET bottle resin climbing as buyers build inventory ahead of seasonal demand.
As of February 10, oil price benchmarks Brent and WTI trade near $68.89 and $64.18 per barrel amid mixed supply/demand signals, renewed US-Iran tensions, and OPEC+ policy. This article unpacks key drivers, investor sentiment, and what comes next for markets and the global economy.
BEWI has opened Norway’s first EPS recycling facility in Fredrikstad, enabling direct reuse of recycled material in insulation production and strengthening circular economy practices across Europe.
The EU has approved an update to the Single-Use Plastics Directive, clarifying mass balance rules for chemical recycling while temporarily excluding imported recyclates to protect Europe’s circular plastics market.
MIT engineers are redefining sustainable housing by turning recycled plastic waste into lightweight, durable 3D-printed construction trusses that could ease timber shortages globally.
HydroDyn Recycling GmbH has initiated restructuring proceedings amid market pressure. Backed by NEXT GENERATION GROUP, the move aims to secure long-term continuity in plastic recycling.