The purpose of this blog is to identify chemical and metal shortages reported on the Internet. The sources of the information reported here are primarily news releases issued on the Internet. The issue period of the news releases is May 2023.
Section I below lists those chemicals and metals that were on the previous month’s Chemical and Metal Shortage Alert list and continue to have news releases indicating they are in short supply. Click here to read the April 2023 Chemical and Metal Shortage Alert list.
Section II lists the new chemicals and metals (not on the April alert). Also provided is some explanation for the shortage and geographical information. This blog attempts to list only actual shortage situations – those shortages that are being experienced during the period covered by the news releases. Chemicals and metals identified in news releases as only being in danger of being in shortage status are not listed.
Section I.
- none
Section II.
Shortages Reported in May not found on the Previous Month’s Lists
- Aggregate materials: India; supply not keeping up with demand
Reasons for Section II shortages can be broadly categorized as:
- Mining not keeping up with demand: none
- Production not keeping up with demand: none
- Sources no longer available: none
- Insufficient imports: none
- Supply not keeping up with demand: aggregate materials
The alert indicates potential disruptions in the supply chain of chemicals and metals, leading to increased costs and impacting various industries. Manufacturing sectors may experience delays or reduced production capacity. Diversification of supply sources, strategic planning, innovation, and substitution are crucial in mitigating the impact of shortages. Businesses should closely monitor the situation, adapt their strategies, and collaborate with industry partners.
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The market for recycled PET is growing due to increased environmental awareness and the desire to reduce plastic waste.
ReplyDeleteRecycled PET is obtained through a recycling process that involves sorting, cleaning, and melting plastic waste.
Recycled PET is used in various industries such as packaging, textiles, construction, automotive, and consumer goods.
The use of recycled PET offers environmental benefits by conserving resources, reducing energy consumption, and minimizing greenhouse gas emissions.
Governments and environmental agencies are implementing regulations and initiatives to support the use of recycled materials.
Challenges in the recycled PET market include sourcing sufficient PET waste, advanced recycling technologies, and maintaining quality and purity.
The market is expected to expand as sustainability concerns drive demand for recycled PET materials.
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