EuPC European Plastics Converters

PLASTIC BAGS EuPC dismisses “nonsensical provisions” on biodegradable and compostable plastics contained in European Parliament's proposal to reduce plastic bag usage	21.03.2014
PALRAM Israeli PVC sheet producer installs new co-extrusion line / Machinery built by KraussMaffei Berstorff	14.03.2014
MEDICAL PLASTICS Ageing populations and packaging growth boost global consumption / European market robust despite challenging economics / New medical products showcased at “Pharmapack Europe” in Paris	06.03.2014
PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT Biodegradable bags a threat to the environment, says PRE / Problems in the waste stream	24.02.2014
ASSOCIATIONS Thierry Eyrard appointed chairman of EuPC's new MedPharmPlast Europe sector group	18.02.2014
ASSOCIATIONS EuPC welcomes “Prodi report” on European plastic waste strategy / Dangis expresses concern about end-of-life solutions for bioplastics	30.01.2014
PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT Oxo-bio industry insists oxo-biodegradable plastic does not contaminate recycling / New analysis refutes EuPC claims	10.01.2014
ASSOCIATIONS EuPC establishes MedPharmPlast Europe sector group	19.12.2013
YEAR IN REVIEW 2013 Part 3 – Environmental challenges keep industry on the alert / Biodegradables and plastic bag bans make headlines / Recycling moves forward but players say full potential not reached	19.12.2013
DEGRADABLE PLASTICS EuPC-commissioned tests find degradable plastics impair recyclate quality / Pan-European group calls for increased separation, collection	21.11.2013
PLASTIC BAGS Follow-up: Industry associations criticise a "short-sighted" EC proposal / Allowance of individual regulations goes against a united European market	08.11.2013
EVENTS PET networking day in November / Registration still open	06.11.2013
PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT Response issued to counter EuPC request for a ban on oxo-biodegradable plastics / Symphony technical director Stephens sees "no credible scientific evidence"	17.09.2013
PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT EuPC calls on legislator to support separate collection of degradable plastics and ban oxo-fragmentable plastics / Test results show detrimental effect on recycled PE	13.09.2013
ASSOCIATIONS PETCORE Europe appoints Patrick Peuch executive director / First board meeting	26.06.2013
ASSOCIATIONS EuPC elects new steering committee members / Discussions on industry concerns / Confirms priorities for Europe	17.06.2013
RECYCLING Mixed plastic waste used to make flood defences / Europe's Prime consortium develops first test panels	24.04.2013
PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT Waste Free Oceans calls for improved waste collection and recycling / Ten recommendations launched	15.03.2013
EVENTS EuPC's "Food Contact Plastics Seminar" in Brussels	02.01.2013
PLASTICS MARKETS European polymer output sees downward trend in H1 2012 / Slight recovery in processing segment / Automotive and packaging stable / Moderate growth in consumption in 2011 / PlasticsEurope report	20.11.2012
PLASTIC PACKAGING RECYCLING Recycling targets exceeded across Europe in 2011 / Increases in energy recovery levels and a fall in landfill disposal / EPRO study	15.11.2012
PLASTICS AND EDUCATION EuroPlastic BTS internship for students / EuPC awards trainees with “Europlastic Passport”	18.09.2012
PACKAGING RECYCLING PVC/PE packaging is granted a new life in water treatment applications / French development cooperation	26.07.2012
RECYCLING New European-wide recycling certification and audit scheme introduced / EuCertPlast will assure highest operational and environmental standards	18.07.2012
PLASTICS CONVERTERS EuPC praises EU's latest “FP 7” R&D promotion tranche / Converters encouraged to participate	11.07.2012

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