Industry Associations/Institutions

EU Construction Products Regulation / Fire protection standard for cables and wires since 1 July

Recent study shows high reliance of UK plastics industry on EU workers / Some companies consider extensive automation on factory floors

Merger of recycling associations Eco-Emballages and Ecofolio

PlasticsEurope recycling initiative for polystyrene / Use of new chemical technologies

European flexible foam market grows in 2016 / Upsurge in tonnage of EU exports as imports drop / Trend for higher density PU foams

Extended partnership with WWF / Target to reduce 10,000 t of carbon dioxide per year

Waste Free Oceans organises collection and processing of floating litter / Products made of recycled marine plastics

Focus on European and global markets / Policies for sustainability issues / VinylPlus programme recognised by WEF circular economy award initiative

Alessandro Grassi re-elected president of Amaplast

PRE annual meeting highlights efforts to integrate recycled plastics / Industry shifting to a circular economy / Marketing and design crucial for sustainability

European Bioplastics: François de Bie remains chairman of the board

"Best Polymer Producers Awards for Europe 2017": Ceremony in Madrid / Borealis wins the special category of delivery reliability / Marsh: "Major opportunity for a better dialogue"

EuPC launches survey on the use of recycled plastics materials in Europe / Poll closes end of September

Italian machinery manufacturers association with new name and logo

German initiative increases collection volume by almost 17%

Over 250 delegates at annual meeting in Madrid / Strong focus on circular economy / 3D-Printing and Composites Platforms launched / Michael Kundel remains as president

"Eco-Design Forum" calls for a holistic view / Launch of project for integrating eco-design into corporate management processes

Daniele Ferrari elected president of European plastics producers association

PIE talks to Stanley Chu, chairman of "Chinaplas" organiser Adsale / Chinese automotive and medical devices markets saw huge growth in 2016 / The "One Belt, One Road" initiative and the plastics industry / Expansion of the 2018 trade fair in Shanghai

PIE talks to Helmut Maurer, senior expert at the European Commission, about the circular economy in Europe / A paradigm shift needed for product design / Regulations for sustainability

European consortium starts project to boost flexible packaging recycling / Target to develop infrastructure by 2025

Eight more members join Petcore Europe

"PackTheFuture" award 2017 for ten products / Winners announced at "interpack" in Düsseldorf

German plastics associations warn of deleterious economic impact of tight supply situation for white pigment

Concerns raised over supply of caprolactam and PA / Europe hit by force majeures