Expanded Polystyrene Prices in the U.K. Remain Largely Stable Amid Minor Fluctuations in July 2024
02-Aug-2024 3:58 PM
Journalist: Jacob Kutchner
In July 2024, the market for Expanded Polystyrene in the United Kingdom remained relatively stable, despite experiencing minor fluctuations. At the start of July, prices for Expanded Polystyrene were steady at USD 2,220 per metric ton. This price level was maintained for several weeks, indicating a balanced supply-demand...
Selenis has effectively manufactured recycled PET chips using terephthalic acid sourced from Circ®, a textile-to-textile recycler based in Virginia. The chip production took place through a series of batches at Selenis' pilot plant in San-Giorgio, Italy. By utilizing inputs recovered from polycotton textile waste, Selenis has created high-quality PET chip, which has been further processed into DTY yarn. This yarn will play a crucial role in product development as Circ prepares for additional capsule launches. Selenis is leveraging the success of this initial collaboration phase and is committed to advancing towards an offtake partnership to support Circ's inaugural industrial facility.
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