Plastics Recycling Update
Eastman exceeds expectations, expects growth in plastics
Company projects methanolysis production to gain more momentum into 2026 as customers maintain interest in recycled materials.
Data shows need for recycling label clarity
New survey data from packager ALPLA shows that "sustainability claims are everywhere, but they’re speaking a language shoppers haven’t learned."
Arca stresses investment amid headwinds
As the second-biggest Coca-Cola bottler in Latin America, Arca Continental is taking the long view during challenging conditions.
Greyparrot secures $27m for growing AI waste data
The AI waste intelligence firm has now raised a total of $60 million to help expand its Analyzer network and...
Alpek seizing on war-related opportunity
The world's largest PET producer saw a big increase in spot volumes during Q2 thanks to supply chain disruptions, and...
Dow bullish on August PE pricing
Executives made the case for higher prices during a Q2 investor call, pointing to planned maintenance and a throttled supply...
Amazon plastic use flat despite shift to paper
In its latest sustainability report, the e-commerce giant noted a decrease of less than 1% for volumes of single-use plastic...
RecyClass hits 500 EU recyclability evals
The most recent evaluations include Avery Dennison's RFID tag for PET bottles, ahead of the first PPWR enforcement in mid-August.
US recycling rates rise despite drop in bottles
Although rates saw slight gains over two years, the data highlight the need for policy solutions to unlock growth in...
Greg Saxon to lead The Recycling Partnership
New CEO will take over for the nonprofit group’s founder next week.
















