Turkish plastics industry association Pagev has called on members to stop buying virgin resin and turn to recyclate if needed, ahead of planned capacity increases for raw materials starting in June. Pagev said the policy is part of a joint strategy with Chinese shops to avoid purchases of new material when possible due to the anticipated decline in prices once new plastics plants in the People’s Republic begin coming onstream mid-year. PIE was unable to confirm the agreement with China’s processor... (14.04.2021)