Origin Materials to reduce staff in reorg
The materials technology company will lay off 32% of its staff and shift more resources toward commercializing PET closures, a...
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APR, industry create proactive guidance for PET caps
The Association of Plastic Recyclers recognized that developing guidelines before PET caps were completely developed and commercialized was crucial, and...
HDPE, PP bales rise as paper fiber and cans stabilize
National average prices of post-consumer material bales were flat to higher on the month.
Alpek talks PET overcapacity, soft demand
Executives from the Mexico-headquartered polyester giant said the Chinese government has acknowledged issues and convened PET producers, but Alpek is...
Eastman looks to recycling plant to drive growth
Despite a "highly uncertain" macroeconomic landscape, the company expects to see accelerated revenue growth in 2026 from its Renew line...
Alpek closing Pennsylvania RPET plant
The world's biggest PET producer said in a state WARN notice the plant would close March 15, and APR chief...
HDPE, PP bales firm as paper stays level
US prices for plastic film bales continued to weaken in January, while HDPE grades firmed and PET, paper and UBCs...
Carbios delays French PET recycling plant to secure funds
The biotech company must structure about 10% of the remaining funding before construction can restart, and has pushed expected completion...
Austria’s DRS on track for 80% collection in first year
Austria was the 17th country in Europe to implement a deposit-return scheme for single-use beverage containers, and aims for a...
Phoenix Technologies shuts Ohio RPET plant
The reclaimer, owned by Taiwanese polyester giant Far Eastern New Century, shuttered its Poe Road site in Bowling Green but...
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