EuPC European Plastics Converters

European associations co-author voluntary commitments framework / Plastics recycling and resource efficiency

EU circular economy compromise presented / Lower recycling targets / European plastics industry reaffirms its contribution / PlasticsEurope sees big opportunities for resource efficiency

EuPC and BPF release joint position paper on Brexit / EU-27 exports EUR 6.6 bn to UK / Importance of duty-free trade and border efficiency / Circular economy should include the UK

James Stern appointed president of MedPharmPlast Europe

EuPC survey results on use of recycled plastic materials / Poor quality and unreliable supply key barriers / Price is primary incentive / Second survey in 2018

Use of plastics in agriculture increasing worldwide / Reaction to shortage of land area and water / Biodegradable mulch films included in EU fertilisers regulation for first time / Biopolymers and recycling associations have conflicting opinions

PRE calls for EU approval of recycling process for food contact / Market undermined by legal uncertainty

European Parliament's draft report on fertilising products / Potential to create distortions in mulch films market

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

"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

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

MedPharmPlast Europe 2017 conference in Leuven this June / Partnership with Toxikon

EU plastics and additives market under pressure

EU commission presents its “Plastics Strategy” roadmap / Adoption this year / European Parliament opts for stricter waste legislation / 80% of packaging waste to be recycled by 2030

EuPC establishes Vinyl Films and Sheets Europe

EuPC Annual Meeting organised with ANAIP / Supplier awards presentation in Madrid

Annual poll starts for best polymers producers awards / Voting open until mid-May

European manufacturers urge EU action on competitiveness / Joint declaration

EuPC announces new sector group PET Sheet Europe

Austrian polyolefins giant joins key circular economy projects PCEP and New Plastics Economy

MedPharmPlast Europe conference takes place in Brussels in late November

PlasticsEurope, EuPC and PRE launch “Polyolefin Circular Economy Platform” / Multi-stakeholder group to increase recycling efforts and meet Circular Economy targets

EPSE Awards 2016: Exceptional PC applications for construction, architecture and design / Prizes bestowed during “K 2016”

Global plastics production grows by 3.5% / European output declines slightly / Consumption in EU rises / Turkey is the biggest buyer of resins / Trade surplus crumbles / Report from PlasticsEurope presented at "K 2016"