PODCAST: Can chemicals sustainability agenda survive the pandemic?

Will Beacham

18-May-2020

BARCELONA (ICIS)–With economies collapsing around the world and chemical supply chains under intense pressure, the circular economy and the  sustainability agenda also faces disruption.

– Recycled polymer markets squeezed as virgin prices fall
– Bankruptcies and closures possible in May/June
– Commitments and targets on sustainability likely to remain in place
– But the crisis may make it more difficult to meet targets
– Move from global to local supply chains will support recycling

Listen to this podcast interview with Matt Tudball, ICIS Senior Editor for recycled polyethylene terephthalate (R-PET); Mark Victory, ICIS Senior Editor for recycled polyethylene (R-PE) and recycled polypropylene (R-PP); John Richardson, ICIS Senior Consultant, Asia; and Paul Hodges, chairman at consultancy International eChem.

Podcast interview by Will Beacham

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