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PLASTICS AND ENERGY
Brussels unveils plans to end reliance on Russian gas / Initiative seeks to balance shift to renewables with energy needs / Industry on board
31.05.2022
CHINA
Economic growth limited by strict zero-Covid policy / Major Chinese cities aim to return to business as usual / Wood Mackenzie downgrades GDP forecast
31.05.2022
GLOBAL TRADE
Worldwide commerce little changed in May / No “clear direction” / IfW Kiel report
31.05.2022
FLEXIBLE PACKAGING UK
Pilot study investigates England's flexible plastic packaging collection system
31.05.2022
PLASTICS INDUSTRY
Flash poll on Russian gas situation: most firms in German-speaking Europe fear supply halt / Countermeasures include more stockpiling, customer communication / Polymer prices could rise even higher
30.05.2022
PVC MARKET
Westlake Vinnolit lifts force majeure / Slight improvement in European supply situation / Supply disruption from Ukraine
27.05.2022
CIRCULAR ECONOMY
Hans-Josef Endres, IKK Germany: “There is a lack of higher-quality recyclates and standards!” / VDMA interview
27.05.2022
POLYPROPYLENE EUROPE
Sustainability to be key theme over next five years / Growth in recylate expected to be limited / AMI report
27.05.2022
LOGISTICS
More logistics companies diversifying business model / Boom in trucks, but lack of drivers / Container freight rates still inconsistent
26.05.2022
RUSSIA
Price regulation seems to be having an effect / Sibur working on a substitute for import grades / Special focus on materials for packaging films and pipe extrusion / Western sanctions viewed as ‘sabotage'
26.05.2022
POLYCARBONATE SHEETS
Current geopolitical, energy market reality cause for concern for EPSE members
26.05.2022
PLASTICS INDUSTRY EUROPE
PIE flash survey on Russian gas: Half of the firms fear supply stoppage / France, Germany expect greater impact / Higher polymer prices in emergency case / Stockpiling, search for new suppliers
25.05.2022
GERMAN ECONOMY
Ifo says business confidence improves / No sign of recession / Export outlook for plastics industry weakens again
25.05.2022
PLASTICS RECYCLING USA
US reclaim rate drops, waste generation soars / Senate introduces bill to improve recycling in rural America
24.05.2022
PLASTICS MACHINERY GERMANY
Machine makers slash 2022 forecasts / Sourcing issues hurt producers
24.05.2022
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