Plastics Europe

PLASTICS RECYCLING EUROPE Lack of awareness about recycling among young people in UK, Germany and Poland / More than two-thirds of consumers aged 65+ in Germany recycle all their plastics / PlasticsEurope survey	05.01.2018
PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT EU circular economy compromise presented / Lower recycling targets / European plastics industry reaffirms its contribution / PlasticsEurope sees big opportunities for resource efficiency	22.12.2017
MARINE LITTER Port of Antwerp and companies sign pledge to collaborate on plastic pellet loss prevention	11.12.2017
MARINE LITTER "Operation Clean Sweep" helps prevent plastic pellet loss / PlasticsEurope plans to get all members taking part by 2017 / Large rivers significantly add to global ocean waste	10.11.2017
EVENTS "Plastics and Paper in Contact with Foodstuffs 2017" to take place in Berlin	25.10.2017
FLUOROPOLYMERS Important socio-economic benefits / Transport, chemicals and power key drivers / EU manufacturers invested EUR 43m in R&D in 2015 / PlasticsEurope report	23.10.2017
PLASTICS PRODUCTION Minimal additional cost from compulsory emissions trading seen for German plastics producers from 2018 / Financial burden mostly from administration	25.09.2017
AUSTRIA Exports drive plastics processing segment / Strong domestic demand from construction since start of 2017 / Lively automotive demand expected in the long term / Margin pressure likely	01.09.2017
POLAND Plastics consumption on the rise / Net importer of polymers / World production estimated at 335m t in 2016	11.08.2017
PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT World Plastics Council undertakes marine litter combat / Increasing awareness for waste prevention concepts in Asia / G20 Action Plan announced in Hamburg	14.07.2017
PLASTICS RECYCLING PlasticsEurope recycling initiative for polystyrene / Use of new chemical technologies	11.07.2017
COVESTRO Patrick Thomas assumes double role as CEO-CFO / Successor for Frank Lutz underway	07.06.2017
PLASTICSEUROPE Daniele Ferrari elected president of European plastics producers association	06.06.2017
GERMAN PLASTICS PRODUCERS Sales flat in 2016 / Output rises slightly / Regrind market has potential	12.05.2017
K 2019 First exhibitors' council meeting / Ulrich Reifenhäuser confirmed as chairman	27.04.2017
FAIRS 21st "Plastpol" will be in Kielce	17.03.2017
ASSOCIATIONS European manufacturers urge EU action on competitiveness / Joint declaration	24.02.2017
PET EU lets anti-dumping duties on China expire / People's Republic “deserves” MET Status	15.02.2017
PLASTICS RECYCLING UK Confusion among British consumers about which plastics can be recycled / Increased standardisation needed across local authorities / Pledge 4 Plastics surveys	06.02.2017
EVENTS “IdentiPlast 2017” programme finalised / Wide range of expert presentations	24.01.2017
POLAND Plastics industry continues on the road to growth / Processing segment gains 3% / Local polymer supply still inadequate / Lack of investment / Strong customer industries / Uncertain political landscape	17.01.2017
GUEST EDITORIAL A call for improving European plastics recovery rates	09.01.2017
ASSOCIATIONS Ignacio Marco appointed new CEO of PlasticsEurope Iberia	22.12.2016
BOREALIS Austrian polyolefins giant joins key circular economy projects PCEP and New Plastics Economy	19.12.2016
INDUSTRY PlasticsEurope welcomes European Commission's revisions to buildings and energy efficiency directives / Calls for increased focus on minimising energy consumption of existing buildings	19.12.2016