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2025 trends for plastics converters, suppliers, and brands

Economic and regulatory headwinds won't stop the polyethylene industry from growing and pursuing sustainability.

Here's everything you need to know about 2025.

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Economic update

See how the plastics industry is weathering sticky inflation, ongoing labor shortages, and rising HDPE and LLDPE resin prices.

Circular realities

Converter and brand sustainability goals grapple with economic implementation

Equipment and design innovation

Use less plastic without compromising quality

Regulators feel pressure

Get a breakdown of how new extended producer responsibility laws and government regulations around reducing plastic waste could impact your business.

Key takeaways

Shell Polymers' top four tips on how converters, suppliers, and brands can overcome challenges and maximize sustainability and success.

Overcome headwinds and find opportunities

Persistent inflation, labor shortages, and supply chain disruptions 
continue to stymie converter growth and sustainability initiatives. 
But converters that understand these forces and adapt to them can 
continue to innovate, improve, and thrive in the current polyethylene 
market—and do so sustainably.

Download the 2025 Polymer Trends Report to learn more about how 
market and regulatory forces could impact your business and how you can grow, innovate, and promote sustainability despite them.

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