May 2026

PET Between Design, Data and Industrial Policy

Dear Readers,

PET is no longer just a packaging material - it is becoming a test case for the future of industrial sustainability. This PET insights ePaper edition explores how design, data, recycling technology and global market pressures are reshaping the PET industry, from lightweight bottles and smarter simulations to recyclable labels and advanced recycled materials. But beneath the innovation lies a tougher question: can the circular economy remain competitive amid rising costs, import pressure and shifting trade dynamics?

As we prepare for the 31st PETnology Conference - 10-11 June 2026 in Switzerland - all of this is at the forefront of our minds, namely that the future of PET does not depend on a single breakthrough, but rather on countless interlinked improvements across the entire value chain.

Stay fascinated! Enjoy reading!

Dr. Otto Appel

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