EPISODE · May 28, 2019 · 8 MIN
Despite global push to reduce plastic use, demand impact for oil and other feedstocks remains unaffected
from Capitol Crude: The US Energy Policy Podcast · host S&P Global Platts
A movement to reduce plastic use has led to bans worldwide on shopping bags, straws and other single-use items, but no noticeable impact on demand for crude oil and other feedstocks used to make plastic. Petrochemical and plastic demand is forecast to increase at as much as four times the rate of...
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Despite global push to reduce plastic use, demand impact for oil and other feedstocks remains unaffected
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