Chemical recycling: Outlook update

The industry has changed a lot since Bloomberg New Energy Finance wrote its first profile on chemical recycling in 2019. Logistics challenges brought on by the coronavirus pandemic have delayed construction of many factories, but more announcements are coming in. Brand owners are eager to meet their 2025 circular economy goals, and the resulting demand is driving plastic producers to invest in new recycling capacity. Before the market can accelerate, however, the industry needs to show success stories. Published on September 7, 2022, this report provides the latest information on Bloomberg New Energy Finance chemical recycling data and market status.