Plastic Policy Gridlock: NY’s Waste Reduction Act Stalls in Assembly
June 20, 2025 – New York’s Groundbreaking Plastic Waste Bill Stalls Again Amid Industry Pushback New York State’s ambitious effort to tackle plastic pollution through systemic packaging reform has hit another legislative roadblock. The Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act failed to reach the Assembly floor for consideration this session, marking its second consecutive defeat…
From Waste to Food-Grade: PureCycle’s 3-Continent PP Recycling Push
June 20, 2025 – PureCycle Unveils Ambitious Global PP Recycling Network In a groundbreaking move for the circular plastics economy, PureCycle Technologies has revealed its strategy to establish nearly 1 billion pounds of annual polypropylene (PP) recycling capacity by 2030—a volume representing roughly one-third of today’s global recycled PP market. The Ohio-based innovator will deploy…
Trade Tensions Rise as Turkey Investigates Nylon Yarn Imports Again
June 20, 2025 – Turkey Launches Second Sunset Review on Nylon Yarn Imports, Raising Trade Concerns The Turkish Ministry of Trade has initiated a second sunset review investigation on imported nylon (or other polyamide) yarns under Announcement No. 2025/5, effective June 19. The probe covers drawn textured yarn, fully drawn yarn, partially oriented polyester yarn,…
Closed-Loop Revolution: Southeast Asia’s First Fully Localized rPET Operation
June 19, 2025 – Vietnam Emerges as rPET Powerhouse with Cutting-Edge Recycling Facility Launch Southeast Asia’s circular economy landscape achieved a transformative leap today as Circular Plastics Company (CPC) inaugurated its state-of-the-art PET regeneration complex in Vietnam’s Chau Duc Industrial Park. The facility represents the region’s first fully integrated recycling operation capable of producing FDA-compliant…
Closing the Loop: How a Belgian Facility is Redefining High-End Plastic Recycling
June 19, 2025 – Circular Economy Milestone: Morssinkhof-Rymoplast Breaks Ground on Flagship Recycling Facility Belgium’s plastics recycling landscape is set for transformation as Morssinkhof-Rymoplast initiates construction of its most advanced regeneration plant to date. The Lommel-based facility represents a €85 million investment in next-generation polyolefin recycling, specifically engineered to meet the exacting standards of premium…
Outdoor Coatings War Heats Up as RPM Snaps Up Ready Seal
June 19, 2025 – RPM Expands Outdoor Coatings Portfolio with Strategic Ready Seal Acquisition In a strategic move to strengthen its position in the premium wood coatings segment, RPM International has finalized its acquisition of specialty manufacturer Ready Seal. The deal positions RPM’s Rust-Oleum brand as a comprehensive solution provider in the North American outdoor…
Asian Paints Under Pressure as Reliance Cashes Out Amid Market Turmoil
June 19, 2025 – Reliance’s Strategic Exit from Asian Paints Signals Market Turbulence In a move that has sent shockwaves through India’s coatings industry, Reliance Industries has liquidated approximately 80% of its stake in market leader Asian Paints through a series of calculated transactions. The energy-to-retail conglomerate’s abrupt withdrawal, executed via undisclosed affiliate entities, represents…
Strategic Ethane Trade Pivot: How India is Gaining from US-China Market Shifts
June 19, 2025 – Global Ethane Trade Sees Strategic Shift as India Emerges Key Destination The maritime tracking system shows an unusual trajectory for the VLEC “STL Qianjiang” as it makes its way toward India’s Dahej port, signaling a strategic pivot in global petrochemical supply chains. The 87,000 cubic meter vessel, operated by Singapore-based Eastern…
Behind the Numbers: The Hidden Struggles of Iran’s Chemical Sector
June 18, 2025 - Sanctions and Innovation: Iran’s Chemical Industry Navigates Uncharted Waters Iran’s vast natural gas reserves, ranking second globally, have long positioned the country as a key player in basic chemical production. Yet persistent international sanctions are testing the resilience of this strategically important sector, forcing domestic companies to adopt unconventional survival strategies….
BASF Expansion Coincides with Ascend’s Surprise Shutdown of Key China Plant
June 18, 2025 - Ascend Performance Materials to Shut Down Major Chinese HMD Facility in Strategic Pivot In a surprising move, global polyamide leader Ascend Performance Materials has announced plans to phase out operations at its newly commissioned hexamethylenediamine (HMD) production site in Lianyungang, China. The decision follows a comprehensive review of market dynamics and…