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PLASTIC PACKAGING
Rigid packaging more profitable than flexible / Uptrend for German industry / Stronger growth for large groups / Consolidation set to accelerate
 		03.10.2018
RECYCLING
UK report calls for plastic bottle waste going to landfill to be eliminated by 2030 / Coordinated action needed by drinks industry, government and consumers
 		02.10.2018
SWITZERLAND
Alliance for high-grade plastics recycling / Focus on ecodesign for packaging
 		01.10.2018
PVC RECYCLING EUROPE
VinylPlus makes voluntary commitments to increase recycling
 		01.10.2018
WORLD TRADE
US rings in round three of trade war with China / Beijing reacts promptly with countermeasures / Chemical products and plastics severely impacted / US chemical industry threatened with significant losses
 		28.09.2018
PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS
China opens commodity futures to foreign companies / Eurex in strategic tie-up with Zhengzhou commodity bourse
 		27.09.2018
PLASTICS MACHINERY ITALY
Trade balance drops in first half of 2018 / Weaker sales in Middle East / Optimism for year-end results
 		27.09.2018
PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT
Japan races to catch up on tackling marine litter / Subsidies for biodegradables producers / New Zealand to phase out plastic carrier bags
 		26.09.2018
PBT
Chang Chun to increases resin prices / Hikes for compounds in Europe also in the cards
 		25.09.2018
GLOBAL PLASTICS RECYCLING
Chinese waste policies helping "transform" disposable plastics / Europe a leader for recycling initiatives / Citi GPS report
 		24.09.2018
USA
Polyethylene exports increase / EU doubles imports since start of 2018 / Strong growth also in China in H1 2018 / US trade unsettles market policies
 		21.09.2018
PLASTICS MACHINERY GERMANY
Solid order situation / Shortage of skilled workers impedes sales growth
 		18.09.2018
COSMETICS PACKAGING
Market valued at USD 41 bn in 2028 / Beauty-conscious population, male grooming and emerging markets partly drive growth / Visiongain report
 		13.09.2018
PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS
US hurricane “Florence” hits PET production / PX prices peak in China and Europe in turbulent negotiations
 		12.09.2018
AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY
Great expectations for Europe's recreational vehicle industry this year / Denmark, Finland and Germany are largest motor caravan markets / Impending Brexit affects UK
 		10.09.2018
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