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RECYCLING SWITZERLAND
Association founded for collection of plastics packaging, beverage cartons
12.12.2023
US PLASTICS INDUSTRY
Slowdown likely next year / Sector posts trade surplus in H1 / Consumption to flatten
07.12.2023
SPAIN
RecyClass launches certifications in line with plastics packaging tax
29.11.2023
KAZAKHSTAN
State support for processors takes off / Plastics imports double in 2023
29.11.2023
WORLD ECONOMY
Growth in China, Europe to fall / North America, Middle East to improve / Sub-par global activity forecast for 2024 – DIHK
15.11.2023
GLOBAL TRADE
Shipments rise in October / European commerce supports overall gains – IfW Kiel
08.11.2023
EUROPEAN ECONOMY
Eurozone GDP contracts in Q3, recession looms / Inflation falls sharply / German firms see difficulties ahead – DIHK survey
02.11.2023
SINGLE-USE PLASTICS UK
As Wales' ban kicks off, packaging firms question commitment to police restrictions across England
01.11.2023
ITALY
Consolidation accelerates amid weak performance in plastics industry / Recyclate consumption eases as virgin prices hit rock bottom / Upturn unlikely before 2024
30.10.2023
EUROPEAN PLASTICS INDUSTRY
Production, global market share decline in 2022 / World plastics output edges higher
27.10.2023
EUROPEAN ECONOMY
Euro area purchasing manager index hits 35-month low / German business confidence improves, optimism rises at plastics and rubber firms – ifo
26.10.2023
GERMAN CHEMICAL INDUSTRY
No recovery in sight / Profit warnings to rise in Q4 – Baader-Bank
12.10.2023
UK MANUFACTURING
GBP 1 bn boost to economy by Northern Ireland research facility for plastics processing
12.10.2023
SPAIN
Plastics industry benefits from approach adopted by Madrid / Value of production rising / Outlook good despite political stalemate / Major drive to expand recycling
11.10.2023
HYDROGEN
EU is not fully exploiting its potential, research institutes say / HyPat study proposes steps toward a rebalance
10.10.2023
US RECYCLING
EPA to back reclaim projects with most spending in 30 years / Plastics industry touts its own steps to date
09.10.2023
PET
Chinese exports to Europe soar / EU examines dumping charges / PX expansion puts China on road to self-sufficiency / Will Europe be demoted to industrial periphery?
05.10.2023
EUROPEAN ECONOMY
Eurozone inflation drops below 5% / Interest rate hikes may be over / Ifo predicts larger German GDP contraction
02.10.2023
SINGLE-USE PLASTICS UK
English ban on SUPs begins / Multiple products exempt from prohibition
02.10.2023
EUROPEAN CHEMICAL INDUSTRY
Cefic: H1 production drops over 12% / Better second half unlikely
27.09.2023
US REGULATION
First US state to ban government purchases of SUP bottles
20.09.2023
EUROZONE ECONOMY
European Central Bank signals end to rate hikes / Staff raises inflation forecasts, lowers growth outlook
18.09.2023
PET RECYCLING AFRICA
Private sector enters recyling business / Megh Group erects plant in Kenya / Alpla builds facility in South Africa
14.09.2023
ENERGY MARKET
Increased mistrust in energy transition / Chemical, polymer industry fears inadequate electricity and gas supply - DIHK survey
11.09.2023
GERMAN ECONOMY
President of German chemical industry writes 'fiery letter' to Chancellor / 'Economic imbalance must become a priority'
31.08.2023
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