Brent crude trades near $112 per barrel while WTI holds around $102 as the ongoing US-Iran conflict strains global energy supply chains and inflates regional risk premiums.
Rising crude oil costs and sluggish autumn-winter textile demand are placing the global polyester industry chain under severe profit margin compression.
BASF and its partners have successfully demonstrated advanced PA6 automotive recycling routes, turning end-of-life vehicle waste into high-performance car parts.
Planning officers recommend approval for a controversial plastics pyrolysis and energy recovery facility in Worksop despite a 1,230-signature petition and severe local opposition.
China’s rPET flake market holds firm as falling temperatures compress bottle collection while rising virgin PET costs alter downstream purchasing decisions.
With Brent crude trading at $112/bbl and WTI at $103/bbl, escalating US-Iran conflict threatens global energy security and heightens inflation fears. Read our complete analysis on the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
The European Commission has launched a crucial public consultation under PPWR Article 8 to determine mandatory usage quotas and sustainability criteria for bio-based plastic packaging.
Polysmart Packaging Limited launches Africa’s largest food-grade rPET recycling facility in Ogun State, Nigeria. Discover how the $60M investment converts 100,000 tonnes of plastic waste into food-safe materials, saves $72M in foreign exchange, and creates over 50,000 circular economy jobs.
The RECO Collective 2026 Final Show at Siam Paragon proves that post-consumer PET bottles can power high-end couture, street culture, and commercial circular fashion.