Rubber & Plastic

Recycled polymer materials grades can make or break product performance. Learn how to choose the right grade for strength, consistency, compliance, and cost-effective production.

Plastic processing for packaging explained: discover why extrusion fits films, blow molding suits bottles, and injection molding or thermoforming works for rigid containers.

EU Battery Carbon Footprint Rules now extend to polymer binders and recycled materials. See how ISO 14067 and Battery Passport access may affect EU supply chain approval.

Bio-based polymers agriculture guide: compare PLA, PBAT, PHA, starch blends, and bio-PE for mulch films, pots, and coatings to find the best fit for performance and end-of-life needs.

EU Battery Carbon Footprint Rule takes effect on August 18. Learn how the EU battery passport, certified LCA data, and customs risks will impact suppliers, buyers, and deliveries.

EU Battery Carbon Footprint Rule reaches the full supply chain from battery cells to recycled plastics. See how the 2026 EU battery regulation may impact compliance, sourcing, certification, and market access.

Hormuz closure leaves a 13.7 mb/d oil supply gap, driving higher fuel, feedstock, and freight costs. See how exporters, buyers, and manufacturers can manage pricing and delivery risks.

Rubber science for high-temperature applications: learn how to compare elastomers by heat, media, compression set, compliance, and supply risk to make smarter, lower-failure material decisions.

Liquid Chlorine surge drives chlor-alkali pricing volatility, pressuring PVC, propylene oxide, and export quotes. See what it means for procurement, contracts, and delivery planning now.