Ton Emans

PLASTICS RECYCLING EUROPE Rising demand for flexible films could boost recycling / Inadequate collection and recycling capacities are major obstacles / PRE report	08.07.2020
PLASTICS RECYCLING PRE raises concerns about damage to recycling market / Covid-19 pushes recyclers to close production on lack of demand and cheaper virgin materials	25.05.2020
PLASTIC PACKAGING Italy's tax proposal opposed by EuPC, PlasticsEurope and PRE / Thousands of jobs could be put at risk / Consumers would spend more	25.10.2019
KI GROUP SUMMIT K 2019 Transition to a circular economy / Plastics markets undergoing change through recycling	19.10.2019
EUPC Annual meeting focuses on circular economy and sustainability / Cooperation between producers and converters to be intensified / New members elected to steering committee	05.07.2019
PLASTICS RECYCLING EUROPE Paper on PE film recycling released by PRE / RecyClass recyclability tool being developed for mono- and multilayer plastic films	01.07.2019
PLASTICS RECYCLING EUROPE PRE's annual meeting highlights increased collection and recycling rates / Improved waste management systems needed across Europe	29.10.2018
PLASTICS RECYCLING European and US organisations define “recyclable” / Definition sets four conditions to be applied worldwide / Comments invited from all stakeholders	17.07.2018
PE RECYCLING EUROPE Development of guidelines to assess quality of recycled LDPE / Collaboration with Belgian research centre / Emans: “First step to circularity”	28.06.2018
MONDI Addition of gas barrier to recyclable PE laminate for food packaging / PRE award recognises circular approach	20.06.2018
EVENTS "Plastics Recycling Show Europe" welcomed 2,400 visitors from across plastics recycling chain	10.05.2018
PLASTICS RECYCLING EU waste exports to China plummet / Southeast Asia takes up some slack / Strong Chinese demand for high-quality recyclates drives prices up	20.04.2018
PLASTICS RECYCLING EUROPE PE film recycling growing / Positive effects from China's import ban / Move to recyclable mono-materials needed	28.02.2018
EU PLASTICS STRATEGY 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	19.01.2018
PLASTICS RECYCLING EUROPE Updated recycling guidelines for plastics / Coloured and non-coloured packaging	10.01.2018
PLASTICS RECYCLING EUROPE Bale guidelines issued to improve recyclate quality / Applicable to various collection systems	07.12.2017
AGRICULTURAL FILMS 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	06.11.2017
FAKUMA KI Group Summit at Fakuma had around 200 visitors / Speakers underline importance of focusing on new applications and technologies	27.10.2017
AGRICULTURAL FILMS RECYCLING European Parliament's draft report on fertilising products / Potential to create distortions in mulch films market	10.10.2017
PLASTICS RECYCLING EUROPE China's restrictions on waste imports disrupt markets / European surplus of low-quality plastics waste / PRE president Ton Emans calls for implementation of enhanced product design and investments	27.09.2017
PLASTICS RECYCLING EUROPE PRE annual meeting highlights efforts to integrate recycled plastics / Industry shifting to a circular economy / Marketing and design crucial for sustainability	28.06.2017
EUPC Over 250 delegates at annual meeting in Madrid / Strong focus on circular economy / 3D-Printing and Composites Platforms launched / Michael Kundel remains as president	09.06.2017
EVENTS "Plastics Recycling Show Europe" had visitors from across the plastics value chain / Conference to return in 2018	29.05.2017
CIRCULAR ECONOMY Plastics trade groups present joint proposals / Shaping EU sustainability package	22.09.2016
EVENTS “Plastics Recycling Show” goes to Amsterdam in March 2017 / New venue for inaugural European event cancelled twice due to terror attacks	22.07.2016