Polyethylene terephthalate
From 10-Second Water Bottle Preforms to 40-Second Cosmetic Ones: Optimizing PET for Every Packaging Sector
August 30, 2025 – In today’s packaging materials market, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) has emerged as a core choice for packaging in cosmetics, food, pharmaceuticals, and other sectors, thanks to its outstanding overall performance. One of PET’s most notable traits is its exceptional transparency, which sets it apart in the cosmetics packaging realm. When consumers browse…
Brazil’s PET Recycling Booms: 5.66B Reals Economic Benefit, But Informal Collectors Underpin the Chain
August 30, 2025 – Brazil has made remarkable strides in the field of PET plastic recycling, according to recent industry data. In 2024, the country successfully recycled 410,000 tons of post-consumer PET plastic, representing a 14.2% increase compared to the last recorded figure in 2021. This achievement can be attributed to the in-depth research and…
Closing the Loop: How EPBP’s New Protocol Reshapes PET Packaging Standards
July 20, 2025 – Europe’s PET Packaging Industry Takes Major Step Toward Circular Economy The European PET Bottle Platform (EPBP) has introduced a groundbreaking “PET Bottle Circularity Test Protocol,” marking a significant advancement in sustainable packaging solutions for the plastics industry. This innovative framework moves beyond traditional recyclability assessments to evaluate packaging performance through multiple…
Policy vs. Profit: Can Europe’s Recycled PET Market Survive the Price Gap?
July 1, 2025 – rPET Price Crisis Threatens Europe’s Circular Economy Goals The European recycled PET (rPET) market is grappling with unprecedented pricing pressures, creating a major hurdle for sustainability commitments across the industry. With rPET prices soaring to €1,800 per ton—80% higher than virgin PET (vPET)—manufacturers are struggling to justify the cost of using…
Sustainable Flooring Breakthrough: RPC Technology Debuts in Thailand Facility
June 30, 2025 - Breakthrough in Sustainable Flooring: NewTechWood and Nature Home Launch Revolutionary RPC Production in Thailand A groundbreaking collaboration between Meixin Technology (NewTechWood) and Nature Home is set to redefine eco-friendly flooring solutions as their joint venture in Thailand prepares for trial production. The state-of-the-art facility, located in Chonburi Province, represents a 65…
Origin Materials Unveils Game-Changing All-PET Beverage Closure System
June 29, 2025 – Origin Materials Pioneers Mono-Material PET Closure Revolution In a groundbreaking development for sustainable packaging, California-based Origin Materials has unveiled the industry’s first all-PET closure system compatible with carbonated beverages. This innovation addresses long-standing recycling challenges in the beverage sector by eliminating multi-material components. The novel solution features thermoformed PET closures designed…
From Waste to Wow: How Filao is Redefining PET Circular Economy Standards
June 13, 2025 – Belgium’s Circular Economy Pioneer Sets New Standard in Food-Grade PET Recycling AsiaMB reports from the color masterbatch industry perspective on Filao Plant’s groundbreaking achievements in advanced PET recycling. This state-of-the-art facility has revolutionized plastic circularity in Europe since its 2023 launch, processing an impressive 40,000 tons of post-consumer PET bottles annually…
Portugal’s IMG Group Invests €30M in Lithuania’s Sustainable PET Film Plant
June 11, 2025 – Portugal’s IMG Group Launches Groundbreaking PET Film Plant in Lithuania AsiaMB reports Evertis, a subsidiary of Portugal’s IMG Group, is making a strategic €30 million investment to establish an advanced PET film manufacturing facility in Lithuania’s Klaipėda Free Economic Zone. The project, backed by a €25 million loan from the European…
Indian Brand Duroflex’s Eco-Innovation: From Waste PET Bottles to High-End Mattress Textiles
June 6, 2025 – Indian mattress brand Duroflex has unveiled a major environmental achievement: transforming 2 million discarded PET plastic bottles into premium mattress fabrics through innovative technology. This breakthrough provides a new paradigm for plastic waste recycling and highlights the company’s leadership in sustainable development. To commemorate this milestone, Duroflex showcased a turtle sculpture…
Petrochemical Giant Alpek Restructures U.S. Operations: Fayetteville PET Facility to Close by July
June 6, 2025 – Global petrochemical giant Alpek has announced a major operational restructuring, planning to permanently shut down its PET resin production facility in Fayetteville, North Carolina, by the end of July. This strategic decision marks a new phase in the company’s global capacity optimization drive. Acquired by Alpek in 2001, the plant has…