On March 12, the International Energy Agency (IEA) noted in its latest monthly report that the global oil market is facing the most severe supply disruption in history due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. With shipping in the Strait of Hor

Geopolitical conflicts have driven up international oil prices and raw material costs, impacting the petrochemical industry. Compounded by disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and rising logistics costs, this has led to tight supp

As of March 13, 2026, the global polyolefins market remains under severe strain. Polyolefin prices in Europe have risen by 30% compared to pre-conflict levels, by 15% in North America, and by more than 25% on average in Asia. Data source

On March 13 local time, US President Trump announced that US forces had launched a "fierce air strike" on military targets at the Khark island, a key oil export hub in Iran, a move that completely shattered the fragile balance in the Middle East and

On March 3, Adidas released the new all-white colorway of the CLIMACOOL LACED sneakers, featuring invisible stripes and white laces. As the brand's latest exploration in footwear technology, its enhanced 360-degree airflow system elevates breat

Plastic Ingenuity, one of North America’s largest custom thermoforming companies, has expanded its footprint into Europe through the acquisition of Spezi-Pack, a long-established thermoforming company located near Dresden, Germany. This expansion ena

On March 11 local time, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) issued a formal notice to initiate a Section 301 investigation, targeting 16 economies regarding structural overcapacity and production issues in the manufacturing

Greenpeace, the international environmental organization, recently issued a statement criticizing Unilever's plastic recycling targets outlined in its 2025 Sustainable Development Report for failing to address the root causes of plastic pollution. Al

Amid the rising tide of the circular economy, managing complex industrial waste has become a major industry challenge. Recently, German recycling specialist RIGK and Dutch technology company GCR announced a strategic partnership aimed at leveraging

Recycled materials are gradually being applied to packaging fields with higher requirements, including containers for dangerous goods. Amcor's latest industrial container, which contains 50% post-consumer recycled content (PCR), has received UN certi