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INTERVIEW
“Balcony singing for the plastics industry” / Guido Marschall from plas.TV talks about his new video series
07.05.2020
PLAS.TV
"We have observed how Italian managers are flexible" / Plastics unite(d) interview with Amaplast's Mario Maggiani, Italy
07.05.2020
UK
Government extends plastic packaging tax consultation due to Covid-19
07.05.2020
USA
Industry urges USD 1 bn in aid for recycling in pandemic / Plastics groups lead initiative
06.05.2020
LOGISTICS
EU adopts measures to aid transport sector / Waiting times at borders improved / Recommendations underway to restore connectivity after Covid-19
06.05.2020
PLASTICS ECONOMY
How the German-speaking plastics industry is dealing with the consequences of Covid-19 / From value chains to solidarity in companies / Short-time working a relief but not a long-term solution
05.05.2020
SINGLE-USE PLASTICS
California plastic bag ban suspended amid Covid-19 pandemic
04.05.2020
MATTRESS INDUSTRY
US manufacturers initiate anti-dumping and countervailing investigations against eight countries / Mattress alliance criticises allegations / Supplies for hospitals during Covid-19 pandemic
04.05.2020
MARINE LITTER
Circulate Capital invests USD 6m in plastics recyclers in India and Indonesia
30.04.2020
CHINA
Polypropylene prices surge on the back of demand for medical masks / Government intervention to control market
28.04.2020
CHINAPLAS
2020 trade fair in Shanghai cancelled due to Covid-19 measures / Next show to take place in 2021 in Shenzhen
24.04.2020
MEDICAL MASKS
New EU export authorisation scheme / Geographical scope widened
24.04.2020
INTERSEROH
Laboratory accreditation for plastics recycling centre in Slovenia
24.04.2020
PLASTICS RECYCLING
EuPC webinar on "polynSPIRE" project
24.04.2020
MEDICAL DEVICES
Deferment of MDR adopted by European Parliament / Smooth functioning of EU market is vital during Covid-19 outbreak
23.04.2020
PLASTICS RECYCLING UK
Black plastic packaging re-think needed / End market for recyclate can drive circularity / Recoup update report
23.04.2020
PLASTICSEUROPE
Managing director of German branch Rüdiger Baunemann passes away
22.04.2020
CHEMICAL RECYCLING
ChemRecEurope urges collaboration with plastics waste sector / Response to FEAD's analysis
22.04.2020
RECYCLING
Waste management considered essential in Covid-19 pandemic / Germany's bvse calls for interest-free loans for recyclers / Unrestricted EU waste flows urgently needed
21.04.2020
PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT
Formation of European alliance for a "Green Recovery" after Covid-19 crisis
20.04.2020
CORONAVIRUS
Companies should act now to shock-proof their supply chains / McKinsey report
20.04.2020
NVC
Dutch packaging centre to hold online presentations in May / Topics include impact of coronavirus on packaging
17.04.2020
CEFIC
European chemical producers set up Covid-19 helpdesk / Industry group calls for easing of restrictions on trade of essential products
16.04.2020
PLASTICS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
US organisation announces executive leadership appointments
15.04.2020
PLASTICS AND HEALTH
Court dismisses spin-off's lawsuit against DuPont / Chemours to appeal
14.04.2020
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