Packaging companies Acorn East and AE Global announced they are consolidating under the AE Global name. 

Eight copolyesters from Eastman received RecyClass Recyclability Approval for compatibility with European recycling processes for PET. 

The European Union said “no deal” was preferable to a “bad deal” with regards to a global plastics treaty.

The Plastics Pipe Institute announced that Donnie Johnson has joined the association as its first director of sustainability and advocacy.

PureCycle announced its first major commercial sale of nearly 500,000 pounds of recycled PureFive resin to Drake Extrusion, North America’s leading fiber manufacturer, for the creation of continuous fiber and end use in rugs, upholstery and apparel. 

The Recycled Materials Association is now accepting applications for the 2025 Design for Recycling Award.

Unifi‘s Thermaloop fiber, Procter & Gamble and others received SEAL Business Sustainability Awards.