40,000 Tons Per Year: Recon’s Groundbreaking Chemical Recycling Plant Set to Generate $30M Annual Returns
Recon Technology has announced the completion of the main manufacturing plant construction for its 40,000-ton-per-year waste plastic chemical recycling project in Shandong.
New judge, new plan in Evansville immigration court fight
A new judge — the fifth so far — has a new plan for the immigration-related case of Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita versus Berry Global Group and the Haitian Center of Evansville.
Brazil targets US, Canada PE imports
The investigation began on 31 July 2024, following a petition by Braskem, Brazil’s sole PE producer. Decom found that dumped imports continued entering the market, posing further injury risks.
Is Advanced Drainage Systems’ (WMS) Dividend Hike a Sign of Enduring Earnings Strength?
Advanced Drainage Systems recently reported its first quarter 2025 results, with sales rising to US$829.88 million and net income at US$143.92 million, approved a 13% higher quarterly dividend of US$0.18 per share payable September 15, 2025, confirmed its fiscal 2026 guidance, and announced no share repurchases during the latest quarter.
Flügger sells 50% PCR paint cans as Amcor assists in virgin plastic cuts
Amcor has helped Flügger implement 50% post-consumer recycled plastic into its new paint container, aiming to cut down on virgin plastic without impacting pack quality or user experience.
Former PEMEX Director Carlos Treviño Detained in the US
Treviño led PEMEX between 2017 and 2018 during the administration of Enrique Peña Nieto, having previously served as director of administration. He is accused of receiving more than MX$4 million (US$212,705) in bribes from Braskem, an Odebrecht subsidiary. These bribes were allegedly in exchange for favoring the Etileno XXI petrochemical project.
Novonor, Tanure Unlikely to Renew Exclusivity for Braskem: Valor
Exclusivity deal inked by Novonor and Brazilian businessman Nelson Tanure for the potential sale of a controlling stake in Braskem will expire on August 23 and is unlikely to be renewed, Valor Economico says, citing sources familiar with the talks.
What happens next after the plastic treaty negotiations fail once again?
The latest efforts to craft a global treaty to tackle plastic pollution have ended in ignominious failure once again. The gulf between the so-called high ambition countries and those with less lofty goals was simply too great to bridge this time.
Why Serve Robotics Stock Skyrocketed Today - article with VZ
Serve Robotics stock got a big boost in Wednesday’s trading thanks to bullish analyst coverage. The company’s share price gained 15% in the daily session.
Packing in plastics: How the EU packaging regulation impacts business
Earlier this year, new European Union packaging regulation came into effect, aiming to reduce Europe’s packaging footprint by legislating several changes across the next ten years. These changes include rules covering the design of packaging (ensuring packaging isn’t more air than content), the elimination of unnecessary packaging, restrictions on some single-use plastics, requirements for minimum percentages of recycled content, and a mandate that all packaging must be recyclable at scale by 2035.