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XPS
Global volumes projected at nearly 1.4 mn t by 2030 / Construction of energy-efficient buildings push growth / Asia-Pacific main driver – report
 		17.02.2025
LOGISTICS
The renaissance of the pork cycle: are shipping companies digging their own graves again?
 		14.02.2025
PLASTICS ECONOMY GERMANY
Broad, persistent weakness in demand and high sales prices weigh on companies / No economic recovery in sight – KI Dialog survey
 		13.02.2025
EUROPEAN ECONOMY
Commission introduces Compass for Competitiveness; blueprint leverages Draghi report / Polymer producers criticise pace as too slow
 		12.02.2025
CZECH REPUBLIC
Production of base polymers no longer economically feasible / High energy, other costs erode industry's competitiveness / Crisis in European automotive sector adds pressure
 		11.02.2025
CHEMICAL RECYCLING FRANCE
Government permitted to subsidise reclaim efforts / Financial aid meets competition rules, says Commission / Shelved Eastman plans back in the running
 		11.02.2025
PLASTIC PACKAGING GERMANY
National introduction of EU plastic levy on hold / Decision unlikely before federal election
 		11.02.2025
UK PLASTICS INDUSTRY
Most firms expect better sales this year / Moulders report drop in 2024 turnover / Optimism plummets – BPF survey
 		10.02.2025
INDONESIA
Plastics market to see robust growth up to 2029 / Overwhelming imports affect polymer industry / Impact of plastics waste import ban on recycling sector uncertain
 		10.02.2025
LOGISTICS
MSC and Maersk go separate ways; Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk form alliance / Freight rates continue to drop
 		07.02.2025
PLASTIC PACKAGING GERMANY
Packaging consumption decreases significantly – GVM report
 		07.02.2025
UK
Bank of England cuts interest rates / Officials slash growth outlook / UK in ‘stagflation'?
 		06.02.2025
BIOPLASTICS
Strong capacity growth forecast in years ahead / Multiple investments proposed worldwide – nova-Institute report
 		03.02.2025
PACKAGING RECYCLING SWITZERLAND
Collection scheme launched for plastic packaging, beverage cartons
 		03.02.2025
PACKAGING RECYCLING GERMANY
Recycling rate for plastics rising / Major shortfalls for composite solutions / Germany no longer world champion in waste separation – ZSVR / UBA
 		03.02.2025
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