EuPC European Plastics Converters

EuPC survey to gain insight into 3D printing in European plastics converting industry

Government introduces policy incentivising use of recycled plastics / Tax benefits in fiscal 2018 budget

EuPC annual meeting to be held in Milan / Polymer producers awards ceremony

Environmental fee on plastic carrier bags in shops / Alignment with EU directive to curb consumption / Greek plastics industry association foresees problems

Third edition of "Best Polymer Producers Awards for Europe" / Online voting until mid-May / Special prize for polymer quality

“Food Contact Plastics Seminar” to be held in Brussels in April

EuPC launches second survey on using recycled plastics materials in Europe / Poll closes end May

Jürgen Bruder, head of German plastic packaging association IK / Over half of domestic plastic packaging is already recycled / Plans in progress to improve eco-design and recyclate use

First EU-wide strategy on plastics / Focus on recycling / Revision of packaging directive / Framework for waste prevention / Advancing global action / Industry associations make their own recycling commitments

European associations co-author voluntary commitments framework / Plastics recycling and resource efficiency

EU circular economy compromise presented / Lower recycling targets / European plastics industry reaffirms its contribution / PlasticsEurope sees big opportunities for resource efficiency

EuPC and BPF release joint position paper on Brexit / EU-27 exports EUR 6.6 bn to UK / Importance of duty-free trade and border efficiency / Circular economy should include the UK

James Stern appointed president of MedPharmPlast Europe

EuPC survey results on use of recycled plastic materials / Poor quality and unreliable supply key barriers / Price is primary incentive / Second survey in 2018

Use of plastics in agriculture increasing worldwide / Reaction to shortage of land area and water / Biodegradable mulch films included in EU fertilisers regulation for first time / Biopolymers and recycling associations have conflicting opinions

PRE calls for EU approval of recycling process for food contact / Market undermined by legal uncertainty

European Parliament's draft report on fertilising products / Potential to create distortions in mulch films market

PRE annual meeting highlights efforts to integrate recycled plastics / Industry shifting to a circular economy / Marketing and design crucial for sustainability

"Best Polymer Producers Awards for Europe 2017": Ceremony in Madrid / Borealis wins the special category of delivery reliability / Marsh: "Major opportunity for a better dialogue"

EuPC launches survey on the use of recycled plastics materials in Europe / Poll closes end of September

Over 250 delegates at annual meeting in Madrid / Strong focus on circular economy / 3D-Printing and Composites Platforms launched / Michael Kundel remains as president

MedPharmPlast Europe 2017 conference in Leuven this June / Partnership with Toxikon

EU plastics and additives market under pressure

EU commission presents its “Plastics Strategy” roadmap / Adoption this year / European Parliament opts for stricter waste legislation / 80% of packaging waste to be recycled by 2030

EuPC establishes Vinyl Films and Sheets Europe