• BASF earned the MATERIALICA Award 2026 and runner-up at the Fakuma Innovation Award 2026 for its PA6 recycling technologies.
• PET resin prices saw an upward tick in September, while October polyethylene (PE) price increases faced strong pushback.
• Aliplast opened a new rigid plastics recycling facility in Italy.
• Cruz Foam closed its operations despite prior high-profile investor backing and an $18 million funding round.
• Climate Week NYC 2026 wrapped up multiple high-profile forums addressing global polymer policies, extended producer responsibility (EPR), and circular economy goals