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EU CIRCULAR ECONOMY
Report outlines technology solutions to meet EU plastics strategy / Joint R&D agenda from EuPC, SusChem, Cefic, PlasticsEurope and ECP4
14.12.2018
YEAR IN REVIEW 2018
A look back on the year's top stories for the plastics industry
11.12.2018
LOGISTICS
Situation improves along Rhine river / More rainfall imminent / The Netherlands expects improved navigability to ARA region / Polymer production problems should ease
10.12.2018
PLASTIC PACKAGING
"PackTheFuture Award" 2018 / Prizes for innovative products at "All4Pack" trade fair in Paris
30.11.2018
PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS
Fastest-growing source of oil consumption is petrochemicals / Plastics demand as key driver / Recycling could help cut carbon dioxide emissions and reduce marine litter
27.11.2018
EU PLASTICS STRATEGY
European Commission receives over 60 voluntary pledges / Companies and industry associations commit to plastics recycling
26.11.2018
K 2019
"Science Campus" and special show "Plastics Shape the Future" in Düsseldorf
06.11.2018
PLASTICS INDUSTRY GERMANY
Polymer production rises to 11m t in 2017 / A mere 12% of plastics is recycled / Conversio study documents use of recyclate and balance of trade for first time
26.10.2018
UK RECYCLING
Annual Recoup report outlines state of plastic packaging recycling / Bottle collections show biggest rise for three years
25.10.2018
UK RECYCLING
Report from Veolia and Recoup says consumers support recycled material in plastic bottles / Most would pay more for such products
22.10.2018
MESSE DÜSSELDORF
Topping-out ceremony for new southern section / Completion in time for “K 2019”
17.10.2018
TRADE FAIRS
"All4Pack" packaging show in Paris in late November / French-German partnership between Elipso and IK for "PackTheFuture Award"
08.10.2018
EU PLASTICS STRATEGY
MEPs vote in favour of proposals to boost recycling and tackle marine litter / Call for ban on microplastics in cosmetics / FEAD voices support
20.09.2018
SINGLE-USE PLASTICS
European Commission publishes regulations on disposable plastic products / Collection rate for bottles set / Sharp criticism from PlasticsEurope and EuPC
29.05.2018
POLYMERS FOR EUROPE ALLIANCE
"Best Polymer Producers Awards for Europe 2018": Six plastics producers awarded / Vynova gets special prize for polymer quality / Ceremony at EuPC conference in Milan
29.05.2018
EU PLASTICS STRATEGY
Commission draft contains far-reaching bans on single-use plastic products
28.05.2018
NPE 2018
US plastics show sets exhibitor and space record / Strong economic backdrop / Recycling plays prominent role / Orlando remains the venue until 2027
22.05.2018
EVENTS
"Plastics Recycling Show Europe" welcomed 2,400 visitors from across plastics recycling chain
10.05.2018
BASF
German chemicals group opens flagship online store on Alibaba / E-commerce strategy extended into China
04.05.2018
PET
Experts across value chain meet at annual “Petcore Europe Conference” / Over 200 attendees gain insights into circular economy and innovation
20.02.2018
POLYMERS FOR EUROPE ALLIANCE
Third edition of "Best Polymer Producers Awards for Europe" / Online voting until mid-May / Special prize for polymer quality
20.02.2018
SERBIA
New projects for waste management / Chinese investors to build plastics recycling factories / Novamont in talks with local authorities
19.02.2018
EU PLASTICS STRATEGY
Commission launches campaign to boost recyclate usage / Voluntary pledges from stakeholders
24.01.2018
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 AND ENVIRONMENT
BASF and Americas Styrenics join World Plastics Council
18.01.2018
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