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Chemical Recycling Faces Cost Challenges as the PET Industry Explores New Circular Pathways
The economic viability of chemical recycling remains a key challenge for the plastics industry, according to a recent assessment by the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC).
PET Waste Upcycling: Researchers Explore Turning PET-Derived Carbon into Food Ingredients
Researchers at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIU) are exploring a highly unconventional approach to PET waste upcycling: converting polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and agricultural waste into ingredients for an experimental food product called µBites.
China's PET Resin Bottle-Grade Production Expected to Fall Sharply in September
China's bottle-grade polyethylene terephthalate (PET) market is approaching an important supply adjustment in September, with production expected to decline significantly amid changing raw material availability, operating economics and downstream purchasing patterns.
China's PET Bottle-Grade Resin Operating Rates Decline as Maintenance Increases
China's polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottle-grade resin market has recently seen a decline in operating rates as a number of producers carry out scheduled maintenance and adjust production.
EU's PPWR Enters Application: What It Means for the Global PET Packaging Industry
The European Union's new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) has entered its general application phase as of August 12, 2026, marking a significant step in the EU's transition toward more sustainable and circular packaging systems.
UK Initiates Safeguard Investigation into Imported Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Products
On August 5, 2026, the UK Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) announced the initiation of a safeguard investigation into increased imports of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) products) entering the UK market.
Crude Oil Prices Retreat, While Cost Pass-Through Across the Polyester Chain Remains Limited
Recent volatility in the international crude oil market has drawn increasing attention across the polyester value chain. Although crude oil prices have retreated from recent highs, the impact on downstream polyester products, including polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resin, has been relatively limited, reflecting the resilience of the polyester market amid changing cost conditions.
Geopolitical Developments Continue to Influence Polyester Chain
The global polyester industry continued to be influenced by changes in the energy market and international market conditions in late July 2026. Fluctuations in crude oil prices continued to affect the petrochemical value chain, with market participants closely monitoring raw material costs, logistics conditions, and supply-demand developments.
Nigeria Strengthens Enforcement on Small-Size Alcohol Packaging Regulations
Nigeria’s National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has launched a nationwide enforcement campaign to remove alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles below 200ml from circulation.
Turkey Issues Final Affirmative Safeguard Measure on Imports of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Resin
On July 11, 2026, the Ministry of Trade of Türkiye issued Announcement No. 2026/4, announcing its final determination in the safeguard investigation concerning imported Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) resin with an intrinsic viscosity of 78 ml/g or higher.
PET Market Update: Raw Material Movements and Supply Chain Factors Continue to Influence Industry Trends
In recent months, participants across the PET Polyethylene Terephthalate industry have been closely monitoring developments in energy markets, raw material pricing, supply-demand fundamentals, and downstream procurement behavior. As external factors remain dynamic, market participants are placing greater emphasis on cost management, inventory control, and supply chain flexibility.
Global Reuse Symbol Introduced to Standardize Identification of Reusable Packaging
A new universal symbol for reusable packaging has been introduced to help consumers more easily identify packaging designed for reuse systems, marking another step toward greater consistency in the global transition to a circular economy.
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