The sudden inclusion of both virgin and recycled PET in US tariff lists is good news for domestic recyclers, but frustrating for importers. | Tezzstock/Shutterstock
The sudden inclusion of PET resin into hefty tariffs drew reader interest in September, as well as the existential crisis facing European recyclers, a chemical recycler’s relocation plans and the use of chemically recycled PE in specialty films.
The list below shows our top stories published in September in terms of unique page views.
1 | Trump adds PET resin to ‘reciprocal’ tariffs
PET resin previously was not subject to the 2025 tariffs and the move drew comment from APR but added to market confusion.
2 | Analysis: Import tariffs could support struggling PET
The sudden inclusion of PET resin in the list of imports subject to hefty tariffs is causing concern for some stakeholders and relief for others, even as a disappointing peak summer season draws to a close.
3 | Analysis: Dire EU landscape hints at US future
In recent weeks, industry calls to action have grown louder about addressing the existential crisis in Europe’s plastics recycling sector, despite the region’s rapidly advancing sustainability mandates.
4 | Resynergi moving operations out of California
Chemical recycling startup Resynergi will move its operations from northern California to another state after experiencing more community pushback than it expected, the CEO said.
5 | Shell to supply chemically recycled PE for specialty films
Specialty film producer Charter Next Generation has agreed to buy polyethylene (PE) produced by Shell Polymers using chemically recycled feedstock, for use in high-performance flexible packaging.