A group of consumer product makers and retailers are starting a trial in California to test the case for recycling small plastic packaging like cosmetic containers, ahead of potentially onerous ...

The American Chemistry Council forecasts U.S. resin production to grow 0.7 percent in 2026, slightly outpacing overall chemical output despite weak manufacturing demand, economic uncertainty and ...

A circular economy for bio-based materials can unlock new revenue streams, drive innovation and strengthen supply chain resilience.

Assorimap says mechanical recyclers produced more material but earned less in 2025, as low virgin-plastic prices, high energy costs and weaker incentives squeezed margins.

Lear Corp. executives struck an optimistic tone at the Wells Fargo Industrials & Materials Conference on June 10, saying strong North American vehicle production, a growing pipeline of new business ...

A Pennsylvania film maker, i2M, gained some national exposure June 11 thanks to a visit from the acting secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor.

Volkswagen says proposed European recycled-content mandates will require a major expansion of automotive plastics recycling, with the automaker estimating that one end-of-life vehicle must be ...

North American polystyrene resin prices posted another increase in May, extending a six-month streak of gains, while several engineering resins also moved higher.

Berlin Packaging has acquired O.Berk Co., a century-old packaging distributor with a strong presence in pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, beauty and personal care markets.

During Plastics News' latest Plastics in Politics livestream, Steve Toloken discussed how California's SB 343 labeling law is ...

The chemical associations in Canada, Mexico and the United States met in Washington to push for the USMCA trade deal, while President Donald Trump said ahead of a July 1 deadline he was not inclined ...

Join Plastics News Senior Staff Reporter Frank Esposito on June 16 for Polymer Points Live as he examines recent increases in resin prices and what they could mean for buyers. Frank will break down ...