U.S. trade in recyclable plastics materials slowed in the first quarter of 2026. Exports of recyclable materials—including polymers of ethylene, polymers of styrene, polymers of vinyl chloride, polyethylene terephthalate (PET), and other plastics—totaled $41.0 million. This was 10.4% ...

Indorama Ventures announced a strong first-quarter 2026 performance, signaling a decisive recovery from the cyclical trough of 2023-2025. The results reflect the disciplined execution of the company’s IVL 2.0 strategy, positioning it to capitalize on strengthening global chemical ...

Steve Alexander, President and CEO of the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR), testified before the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) as part of the agency’s Section 301 investigations into structural excess capacity and the impact of foreign oversupply on ...