by Research | Nov 14, 2022 | The Weekly Catalyst
The Weekly Catalyst Global Chemical Update – Out in the Middle Key Points: Global polymer values, on average, declined WoW, with US and Asia reflecting more declines than Europe, increasing concerns that a winter-led raw material surge could further cut profits. USGC... 
by Research | Nov 10, 2022 | Daily Chemical Reactions
Daily Chemical Reaction Meat Loaf – Costs Less and Lasts Longer In Plastic Packaging, For Crying Out Loud! Key Points: We show some commonsense data highlighting the benefits of plastic packaging relative to alternative products, while COP27 agitators miss the true... 
by Research | Nov 10, 2022 | ESG, Recycling, & Climate, Monthly Thematic Piece
C-MACC Weekly “CRETER” (Climate etc.) It’s All Happening in Egypt, But Will Progress Become Entombed The public alignment at COP27 likely masks country concerns around how to manage both climate goals and current energy, food, and inflation issues.... 
by Research | Nov 3, 2022 | Daily Chemical Reactions
Daily Chemical Reaction Everywhere – Demand & Oversupply Concerns Mount; Cost & Competitive Positions To Gain Greater Focus Key Points: Near-term global concerns with demand and product oversupply are overtaking the appreciation of cost curves and competitive... 
by Research | Nov 3, 2022 | ESG, Recycling, & Climate, Monthly Thematic Piece
C-MACC Weekly “CRETER” (Climate etc.) Is Recycling A “Waste” Of Time? No, Because We Have No Choice. Another very damning report from Greenpeace on the lack of progress in recycling uses data selectively and out of context and draws the wrong conclusions....