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With geopolitical instability in the Middle East, supply chains are feeling the squeeze, and prices are fluctuating wildly. This modern crisis serves as a stark reminder of how deeply the industry is tethered to oil. But what if I told you that Taiwan’s journey to becoming a global "Plastic Kingdom" didn't start with petroleum? 

Virgin resin reigned as the cheap, abundant, and reliable default for manufacturers. However, as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East transition from temporary shocks to structural shifts, the era of cheap virgin plastics is over, and recycled materials are stepping up to claim the throne.

From June 2 to 5, 2026, FIP France Innovation Plasturgie returns to Lyon Eurexpo, bringing together the entire plastics, composites, and rubber industry to showcase innovations, address key challenges, and explore future perspectives. With over 800 exhibitors and brands, 10,000 visitors, 30 conferences and workshops, and 80 French and international speakers, FIP stands as the must-attend event for the sector in France.

Q1 2026 was anything but quiet. The Iran–U.S. conflict disrupted global oil supply, sending virgin resin prices through the roof. Distributors hoarded stock. Manufacturers scrambled for raw materials. And just like K-Show 2025 foreshadowed — when chaos hits the supply chain, the world turns back to recycling. This quarter proved it once again.

At the upcoming 2024 TaipeiPlas Exhibition, GRECO will proudly introduce our latest Eco Sustainable Material Series, designed to meet the high demands for environmental responsibility, recyclability, and quality across various industries. This new series is tailored for the footwear, sports equipment, electronics, textile, and plastic products sectors, perfectly blending environmental principles with exceptional performance.

Our eco-friendly Bio-TPU resin, lightweight LFRT (long-fiber reinforced composite materials) and recyclable ABS resin series products have successfully passed the strict requirements of GRS global recycling standards and officially obtained certification in November 2023. This achievement comes after the dedicated efforts of our QA, EHS, R&D and sales departments, as well as the intensive collaboration with professional IDFL testing companies for more than half a year.

The raising environmental awareness and the circular economy have become the global trends in the plastics industry around the world. This year, GRECO has introduced our latest eco-product solutions, featuring bioplastics, recyclable materials, energy conservation, carbon reduction, and sustainable supply chains at Rubber and Plastics Exhibition.

Sustainable bioplastics derived from natural plants, Make life more energy efficient and make the world a better place to live. Our TPU ISOTHANE ® offers a versatile solution over a wide hardness range from shoes to automotive and medical industry. It exhibits excellent abrasion, chemical resistance and weather stability. In addition, TPU ISOTHANE ® offers a sustainable series using bio-based and recycled materials to reduce carbon footprint.