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Beverage Giants Resist India's 2025 rPET Mandate: Why and How Industry Players Will Respond
Leading beverage manufacturers such as Coca-Cola, Bisleri, and Parle Agro are considering legal action against the Indian government's mandate requiring 30% recycled food-grade PET (rPET) content in plastic bottles by April 1, 2025.
Thermophilic Bacterium Achieves Breakthrough in Plastic Recycling with High Conversion Rate
Currently, the focus in PET waste recycling is on achieving efficient degradation. Advances in genetic engineering and chemical recycling technologies are significantly enhancing the degradation efficiency of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) , paving the way for more sustainable plastic circularity.
Revolutionizing PET Recycling: A Case Study on Transforming Bottle Flakes into High-Quality Sheets
As global attention on environmental protection and sustainable development continues to increase, the concept of a circular economy has been widely promoted across various industries. As one of the most widely used plastics, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) faces significant pressure for recycling and reuse. In this context, the circular reuse of PET not only helps reduce environmental pollution but also significantly lowers production costs.
Trump's Tariffs Force Coca-Cola's Hand: Aluminum Cans Make Way for Plastic
In response to the latest tariff hike from President Trump, Coca-Cola has announced a shift towards using more plastic bottles instead of aluminum. If the new tariffs on aluminum take effect, the company will adjust its packaging strategy. CEO James Quincey explained that although Coca-Cola imports some aluminum from Canada, the impact of the tariff on the company”s massive U.S. operations will be minimal.
New EU Packaging Regulation 2025/40 PPWR: Unleashing the Potential of Mono Packaging
The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) 2025, which came into effect on February 11, introduces several important changes aimed at improving sustainability in packaging.
EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation: A Game-Changer for Sustainability in Packaging
On December 16, 2024, the European Union adopted the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), a landmark initiative designed to transform the packaging and recycling landscape. With sustainability at its core, the regulation establishes stringent requirements for packaging recyclability, minimum recycled content, and ambitious reuse targets, setting a global standard for environmentally responsible practices.
India Beverage Industry Faces Hurdles in Meeting Recycled Plastic Targets for PET Bottles
India's beverage industry is grappling with significant challenges as it prepares to meet stringent recycled plastic norms set to take effect from April 1, 2025. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has mandated that beverage makers use 30% recycled plastic in Category-1 packaging, which includes rigid plastics like PET(Polyethylene Terephthalate) bottles. This requirement will increase annually by 10%, reaching 60% by FY 2028–29.
PET Market Gains Momentum on Cost Drivers: Downstream Trends in Focus
The PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) market is experiencing a cost-driven rally, fueled by crude oil price increases and supply chain dynamics. A cold wave in the U.S. earlier this month spiked heating demand, pushing crude oil prices higher. While oil prices stabilized midweek, fresh U.S. sanctions on Russia reignited an upward trend, with WTI crude surging 4% during trading on Friday.
Unlocking the Potential of PET: A Path to Sustainable Monomaterial Packaging
Recent reports highlight that billions of PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) bottle caps are entering the market, marking a milestone in PET material integration. This achievement showcases PET's flexibility and enhances the recyclability of PET-based rigid packaging. The question now is: Can this material integration extend to both rigid PET bottles and thermoformed PET soft packaging?
Can PET Plastic Support the 3Rs—Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle—Towards Sustainability?
As one of the key inventions of the 20th century, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic quickly became a staple in the packaging industry due to its lightweight, high strength, and excellent moldability. Beyond packaging, its potential has expanded into industries such as electric vehicles, drones, and solar energy. However, PET also faces significant challenges related to environmental pollution and resource waste, raising important questions about its role in sustainable development.
PET Industry Kicks Off 2025 on a High Note with Strong Costs and Resilient Demand
A surge in U.S. crude oil prices, fueled by rising heating demand during a severe cold wave, declining inventories, and low stock levels at Cushing, has bolstered the polyester industry. U.S. crude prices climbed nearly 2%, reaching a two-month high after four consecutive days of gains. This cost-driven momentum has set a positive tone for the polyester value chain, marking a robust start to 2025.
Malaysia Announces Preliminary Anti-Dumping Ruling on PET Resin Imports from China and Indonesia
On January 7, 2025, the Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry (MITI) of Malaysia announced the preliminary findings of its anti-dumping investigation on Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) resin originating from or imported from China and Indonesia.
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