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— By PIE staff — The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation became applicable on 12 August 2026. For Europe’s plastics industry, the focus is shifting from preparing for the rules to putting them into practice: interpreting requirements, reviewing packaging portfolios, and adapting processes across the supply chain. The regulation reaches well beyond consumer packaging. It also covers industrial and... (06.10.2026)
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Engineering thermoplastics September: Prices turn downwards / Demand increases only very slightly after holiday period / Further reductions expected in October
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Styrenics September: Prices briefly recede / Styrene roller coaster drives quotes substantially higher again in October
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