This report examines the technical, economic, and strategic aspects of thermal conversion (e.g., pyrolysis and hydrothermal treatment) technologies that are used to recycle mixed plastics waste. Selected developers of technologies were profiled and ranked under different criteria. The economic analysis of thermal conversion technologies, involving the production of feedstocks for olefins are provided for different geographic regions. In addition, the report includes an analysis of the plastic-based naphtha delivered cost competitiveness to Western Europe from the USGC, China, Japan, and Southeast Asia. An ethylene carbon intensity analysis is provided. Strategic and business considerations are also included in the report.

The purpose of this study is to assess the technical, commercial, and economic aspects of bioplastics used in the automotive industry.  Several commercial technologies are provided for key plastics used in exterior and interior functions, under the hood parts, and chassis components.  The study also compares cost of production estimates for the key bioplastics.

This report investigates the various developments in biobased fibers for textile applications including natural and synthetic fibers.  Commercial technologies for the production of bio based PLA, PHA, PTT, and nylon are analyzed in depth.  Analyses include technical descriptions and cost of production estimates. A summary of the global fibers industry is also provided.