Demand for Recycled PET (R-PET) around the globe is on the rise. Driven by building pressure from both consumers and brand owners to deliver more sustainable ways of living and reducing environmental impact, this trend shows no signs of abating. A growing number of legislative targets in Europe and the US, together with country-specific developments in Asia, add yet another reason why keeping up-to-date with global R-PET markets is essential.
Navigating what has become an increasingly volatile
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) dismissed appeals brought by the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries against the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) provisions of the revised Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive (UWWTD).
Published in the EU Official Journal on December 12 2024, the recast UWWTD marked a major breakthrough for environmental protection, celebrated by civil society. For the first time, it introduced a new mandatory quaternary treatment phase, targeting
Low‑carbon hydrogen production grew slowly for years and was largely flat until recently. However, the trend has changed in the past couple of years, with production increasing to 0.84 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) in 2024. The low-carbon hydrogen production capacity is anticipated to reach 65.3mtpa in high case scenario and 42mtpa in low case scenario by 2030. Driven by significant capacity additions in the Americas, green hydrogen is poised to dominate the production, with a share of
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