Episode 1259: PODCAST: Macroeconomic pressure continues to weigh on Asia recycling sentiment

SINGAPORE (ICIS) – The short-term demand outlook for recycled polymers from Asia remains sluggish especially for low-value grades, due to multiple factors - mainly poor economics and brand users’ preference of cheaper virgin plastics.Upcoming regulation in deep-sea fails to support Asia r-PET exportsAsia r-PE, r-PP remain traded mostly in domestic marketsInvestments into recycling continue across Asia despite weak demand In this chemical podcast, ICIS senior editor Arianne Perez discusses recent market conditions with an outlook ahead in Asia.