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Resin buyers have more leverage than usual right now. According to PlasticsToday’s latest resin market report, the summer 2026 thermoplastics market is unusually buyer-favored. Feedstocks are moving lower, inventories are long, and producer increase efforts across PE, PP, PS, ABS, PC, and PA6/PA66 are struggling to gain traction. For buyers, this creates a window to negotiate better terms, review supply options, and secure material before conditions shift again. But that window may not stay open for long. INEOS Styrolution is permanently closing 400,000 metric tons per year of PS capacity, Dow has a PDH turnaround coming at Freeport, and hurricane season remains a supply risk. Today’s leverage can turn into tomorrow’s scramble quickly. For sellers, staying close to the market matters too. Knowing who is buying, what materials are moving, and where demand is forming can help inventory find the right buyer faster. That is the gap PlasticsNXT is built to close.When resin markets move quickly, visibility matters. Visit PlasticsNXT.com to connect with buyers and sellers across the plastics industry. Source: PlasticsToday #Plastics #PlasticsNXT #B2B #ResinMarket #PlasticsIndustry #Polyethylene #Polypropylene #SupplyChain #Manufacturing #Resin

California’s final EPR regulations are now in effect, and packaging producers need to pay attention. According to Holland & Knight, the California Office of Administrative Law approved the final regulations for SB 54, the Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act, on May 1, 2026. The rules became effective immediately, triggering new compliance obligations for producers of packaging and plastic food service ware in California. One of the biggest takeaways is how quickly the deadlines arrive. Producers are required to register with the approved Producer Responsibility Organization, apply as an independent producer, or seek a small producer exemption within 30 days of the regulations taking effect. The article also notes that baseline reporting, annual supply reports, and source reduction planning are now key parts of the compliance process. Producers will need to review packaging data, understand covered material categories, and prepare for source reduction targets of 10% by 2027, 20% by 2030, and 25% by 2032. For the plastics and packaging industries, this is more than a regulatory update. It is a sign that material sourcing, packaging design, recycled content, documentation, and supplier relationships are becoming central to compliance strategy. Companies that wait may have fewer options. Companies that prepare early will be better positioned to manage cost, compliance, and supply chain risk. As EPR programs continue expanding, stronger industry connections will matter more than ever. Source: Holland & Knight #PlasticsIndustry #Packaging #EPR #SB54 #RecycledResin #Sustainability #SupplyChain #PlasticRecycling #Manufacturing #PlasticsNXT

The plastics industry moves fast, but finding the right buyer, seller, supplier, or service provider can still take too much time. PlasticsNxt was built to make those connections easier. Our platform gives plastics professionals one focused place to list materials, search for opportunities, promote services, and connect directly across the industry. Whether you work with resins, recycled materials, machinery, packaging, tooling, logistics, services, or business opportunities, PlasticsNxt helps put your company in front of the right audience. For buyers, it means more options. For sellers, it means more visibility. For recyclers and service providers, it means a better way to reach the companies that need what you offer. The goal is simple: help the plastics industry connect, source, and grow in one place. For a limited time, the first 100 users get a year free. Create your free account today at PlasticsNxt.com. #PlasticsIndustry #Manufacturing #B2BMarketplace #Resin #PlasticRecycling #SupplyChain #PolymerIndustry #IndustrialMarketing #PlasticsNxt

Chemical recycling is moving from lab promise to industrial reality. DePoly recently inaugurated Switzerland’s first industrial PET depolymerization plant in Monthey, with capacity to process around 500 tonnes of PET feedstock per year. According to Recycling Today, the company’s light-activated process breaks PET and polyester materials back down into their original monomers in under 60 minutes, without high temperatures or added pressure. That matters because the recovered material can be reused to make virgin-quality PET with no loss in performance. It also means harder-to-recycle streams, including food packaging, polyester textiles, colored materials, contaminated items, and complex films, could have a stronger path back into circular supply chains. This is not happening in isolation. Chemical recycling projects are gaining momentum across the market as companies look for ways to secure recycled-content supply, reduce dependence on fossil-based materials, and support demand from packaging, textiles, automotive, and electronics. For sourcing teams, resin buyers, recyclers, and manufacturers, the message is clear: recycled-content supply chains are becoming more advanced, more technical, and more competitive. Knowing which materials, grades, and suppliers are ahead of the curve is becoming a real advantage. At PlasticsNXT, we are building a B2B marketplace where plastics professionals can connect, source materials, and do business across the industry. Visit PlasticsNXT.com to connect with buyers, sellers, recyclers, and industry leaders. Source: Recycling Today #Plastics #PlasticsIndustry #ChemicalRecycling #PET #Recycling #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #Resin #SupplyChain #PlasticsNXT

The European Union just took another major step toward increasing the use of recycled plastics, and the implications extend far beyond Europe. The European Commission has adopted harmonized rules for calculating, verifying, and reporting recycled plastic content in single-use PET beverage bottles, including chemically recycled material. The new methodology creates a standardized framework for proving recycled content, helping ensure transparency and consistency across the market. Under the Single-Use Plastics Directive, PET beverage bottles must contain at least 25% recycled plastic, with all plastic beverage bottles required to reach 30% recycled content by 2030. For the plastics industry, this is more than a regulatory update. It is a market signal. As manufacturers work to meet these requirements, demand for verified recycled materials, particularly food-grade PET, is expected to increase. Traceability, documentation, and access to reliable sources of recycled resin will become even more important for buyers, recyclers, compounders, and converters. Platforms that connect qualified buyers and sellers can help simplify that process. At PlasticsNXT, we're building a B2B marketplace where plastics professionals can connect directly to buy and sell prime, recycled, off-spec, and specialty plastic materials across multiple resin categories. As recycled content requirements continue to expand, having access to a trusted industry network will become increasingly valuable. Learn more at PlasticsNXT.com. How do you think these new EU requirements will affect the global recycled plastics market? #Plastics #Recycling #CircularEconomy #PET #Sustainability #Manufacturing #B2B #PlasticsIndustry #PlasticsNXT

Recycled plastics will not scale on good intentions alone. A recent Plastics News feature on HolyPoly makes an important point: the challenge is not only recycling technology. A major barrier is trust. Many manufacturers are still unsure how to buy recycled materials, how to evaluate quality, how to qualify suppliers, how to secure consistent feedstock, or how to manage documentation. For companies used to predictable virgin resin supply chains, recycled polymers can feel unfamiliar, risky, and difficult to specify. That is where the industry needs more connection between recyclers, compounders, material suppliers, product manufacturers, and end-of-life streams. HolyPoly’s approach is interesting because it focuses on execution, not just advice. Instead of treating recycled plastics as a one-time sustainability project, they help build the chain around the material: sourcing, testing, qualification, logistics, take-back systems, documentation, and demand. The demand-first model stood out to me. Recyclers cannot invest in better capacity based on hope. Manufacturers cannot commit to recycled content without confidence in supply and quality. Someone has to connect the two sides and make the material reliable enough to use at scale. That is the bigger lesson for the plastics industry. If recycled plastics are going to move from niche applications to standard procurement, the market needs better visibility, better documentation, better supplier confidence, and stronger demand signals. Trust is not built after the transaction. It is built through the whole value chain. Source: Plastics News #PlasticsIndustry #PlasticRecycling #RecycledPlastics #RecycledResin #CircularEconomy #Manufacturing #SupplyChain #PolymerIndustry #Sustainability #PlasticsNxt

Braskem’s financial mediation is a major development for the resin market. According to PlasticsToday, Braskem has begun a financial mediation process with creditors while also introducing a new leadership team to help navigate liquidity pressure and broader petrochemical market challenges. The company also submitted a request for precautionary injunctive relief in Brazil as it works toward an organized solution for its capital structure. For the plastics industry, this matters beyond one company. Braskem is one of the largest petrochemical producers in Latin America and a major player in the resin market. When a supplier of that scale faces financial pressure, buyers, sellers, distributors, and processors all have to pay attention. Supply confidence, pricing expectations, contract exposure, and alternative sourcing can quickly become more important. In a market already dealing with shifting PE and PP conditions, recycled content goals, feedstock volatility, and changing buyer demand, disruptions like this are a reminder that relationships and visibility matter. Your network becomes your safety net when the market gets uncertain. That is one of the reasons we are building PlasticsNxt. Buyers need faster ways to find available material. Sellers need better visibility before market conditions shift. Distributors and processors need reliable ways to connect with qualified industry contacts across resin, recycled materials, machinery, services, and more. The plastics trade does not stop when major players face turbulence. The companies that can move quickly, find alternatives, and build the right connections are usually better positioned to respond. Visit PlasticsNxt.com to connect with buyers and sellers across the plastics industry. Source: PlasticsToday #PlasticsIndustry #Plastics #ResinMarket #Petrochemicals #SupplyChain #B2BMarketplace #Polyethylene #Polypropylene #Manufacturing #PlasticsNxt

The June 22 edition of *Plastics News* highlights several issues that could influence the direction of the plastics industry over the coming year. The story that stands out most to me is the uncertainty surrounding New York's extended producer responsibility (EPR) legislation. Regardless of where companies stand on the policy itself, regulatory uncertainty makes planning more difficult. Manufacturers, recyclers, converters, and brand owners all benefit from understanding the rules of the game so they can make long-term investment decisions with confidence. At the same time, the proposed EPA classification of microplastics, facility closures like Ineos Styrolution's polystyrene plant, and workforce development initiatives all illustrate how today's plastics industry is being shaped by much more than resin prices alone. Regulation, leadership, workforce development, and supply chain strategy are increasingly interconnected. It's a reminder that staying informed isn't just about following the headlines. It's about understanding how these developments may affect operations, investment decisions, and the future of manufacturing. Which story do you think will have the biggest impact over the next 12 months?

The plastics industry is full of opportunity, but finding the right connection can still be harder than it should be. A buyer may be looking for resin, recycled material, machinery, packaging, or a service provider. A seller may already have exactly what they need. The problem is that too many opportunities are spread across emails, phone calls, old contact lists, and disconnected platforms. That is why we built PlasticsNxt. PlasticsNxt is a B2B marketplace made for the plastics industry. It gives buyers, sellers, recyclers, suppliers, machinery dealers, and service providers a focused place to list, search, and connect. Whether you want to move surplus inventory, promote your services, source materials, find equipment, or build visibility for your business, PlasticsNxt helps make those connections easier. The goal is simple: bring more of the plastics industry into one place so companies can find each other faster. For a limited time, the first 100 users get a year free. Create your free account today at PlasticsNxt.com. #PlasticsIndustry #Manufacturing #B2BMarketplace #Resin #PlasticRecycling #SupplyChain #PolymerIndustry #IndustrialMarketing #PlasticsNxt

Food-grade recycled plastics just got an important boost. According to Packaging Strategies, Coperion received a Letter of No Objection from the U.S. FDA for its rHDPE and rPP recycling technology. The approval covers the use of Coperion twin screw extruders with EcoFresh silo degassing for producing recycled HDPE and PP suitable for direct food contact. That matters because food-grade recycling is one of the harder parts of plastics circularity. It is not enough to simply collect and reprocess material. The recycled resin has to meet strict purity, safety, and decontamination requirements before it can be used again in food packaging. This opens the door for more closed-loop applications. Used HDPE milk jugs and beverage bottles could become new food-grade packaging. PP containers, cups, bowls, and trays could be recycled into new packaging for direct food contact. For recyclers, this is a meaningful step because better technology can expand what recycled materials are qualified to become. For brands and packaging companies, it creates more opportunity to use recycled content in applications where safety and consistency matter most. The bigger takeaway is that recycling progress depends on more than collection. It also depends on processing technology, decontamination systems, FDA qualification, and reliable material streams. Food-grade recycled HDPE and PP could become a bigger part of the packaging market, but scaling it will require the right equipment, clean feedstock, and strong demand from buyers. Source: Packaging Strategies #PlasticsIndustry #PlasticRecycling #rHDPE #rPP #FoodPackaging #RecycledResin #Packaging #CircularEconomy #Manufacturing #PlasticsNxt