Lummus Technology and Sumitomo Chemical launch commercial PMMA chemical recycling technology, enabling closed-loop production, lower emissions, and scalable circular plastics manufacturing.
A comprehensive analysis of oil price movements on February 6, 2026, exploring why Brent lingers near $68.33 and WTI around $64. Factors include geopolitics, OPEC+ strategy, supply-demand dynamics, and investor sentiment, with a short-term outlook for energy markets and the global economy.
Agilyx exits its Texas-based Cyclyx circularity centers to reduce risk and sharpen strategic focus, doubling down on European plastics recycling growth through GreenDot.
Stellantis and Volkswagen call on the EU to support electric vehicles made in Europe, warning that global competition and rising costs threaten industrial production and jobs.
CirculeX, made from household plastic waste, combines advanced compounding technology with high mechanical performance, helping manufacturers cut emissions and overcome recyclate supply challenges.
Daesang and Dongsung Chemical are partnering to commercialize corn-starch-based compostable packaging in Korea, targeting logistics and food markets with certified biodegradable materials by 2027.
Toyota president Akio Toyoda questions the environmental superiority of electric cars, arguing hybrids may reduce emissions more effectively in countries still reliant on fossil-fuel electricity.
Global oil price benchmarks Brent and WTI eased on February 5, 2026 amid improved US-Iran talks and steady OPEC+ policy, as supply/demand dynamics and investor sentiment shift.
Scientists discover UV light enables recyclable sulfur polymers, opening a new path for sustainable plastics, circular manufacturing, and low-energy material synthesis.