WPC 2026: US conversion costs twice as high as Asia in turning PET bottles into flake

This content is part of a series exploring key themes from the World Petrochemical Conference by S&P Global being held in Houston from March 23-27. If the global recycled polyethylene terephthalate sector faces competitive challenges compared to virgin material, in the US, the lower post-consumer bottle collection rate and higher processing costs put even more pressure on the market, said AlasdairThis content is part of a series exploring key themes from the World Petrochemical Conference by S&P Global being held in Houston from March 23-27. If the global recycled polyethylene terephthalate sector faces competitive challenges compared to virgin material, in the US, the lower post-consumer bottle collection rate and higher processing costs put even more pressure on the market, said AlasdairRead More