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UK Government to launch mandatory certification scheme to verify recycled plastics claims / BPF warns 2030 roll-out is too late	30.10.2026
PETROCHEMICAL INDUSTRY GERMANY Berlin seeks to secure domestic refining / Talks set for creation of national strategy	29.10.2026
CHEMICAL INDUSTRY EUROPE Overall output declines, trade weakens / Uneven performance across EU27 / Business climate steadies but outlook remains challenging – Cefic report	28.10.2026
EU TRADE Brussels to cut imports of chemicals from China – report / Are plastics first target? / Strategy follows deal to cap hybrid EV shipments	27.10.2026
EUROPEAN ECONOMY German business climate best in more than three years / Processor mood strongest since early '22 / UK manufacturing shows strength	27.10.2026
PLASTICS PROCESSING SPAIN Investment hits record high / Rising imports pose biggest challenge / Tax on non-reusable plastic packaging adds pressure	27.10.2026
PACKAGING WASTE EU generated 81.5 mn t of plastic packaging waste in 2024 – Eurostat / Latvia retains recycling crown	26.10.2026
GERMAN INDUSTRY Massive job losses in 2018–2025 period – Ifo Institute / Plastics processors severely affected	26.10.2026
PLASTICS TAX UK Government launches technical consultation on draft mass-balance legislation	26.10.2026
EUROPEAN CAR INDUSTRY Sales up over 10% / EVs capture more than 75% of new registrations / Chinese suppliers enjoy big gains	23.10.2026
US RECYCLING Senate bill brings mass balance to fore / Chemical recycling could be part of national regs / Time running out for passage?	22.10.2026
FAKUMA Thirtieth edition of German plastics trade fair comes to a close	21.10.2026
PLASTICS TAX GERMANY German Cabinet fails to reach agreement / Industry warns of competitive disadvantages through overhasty legislation	20.10.2026
UK Winners of annual Horners Awards announced	20.10.2026
PACKAGING Better rigid packaging design would benefit workers in LMICs / Report recommends three key principles to boost recycling, cut plastics pollution, and raise incomes	19.10.2026
EUROPEAN TRADE EU plastics exports slip in 2025 / Trade surpluses decline	19.10.2026
PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT Global production cap would push up virgin plastics prices / Targeted action focused on waste management offers optimal outcome – Oxford Economics report	15.10.2026
ENVIRONMENT USA Supreme Court hears climate case against ExxonMobil, Suncor Energy / Justices weigh federal pre-emption, jurisdiction / Other lawsuits pending	14.10.2026
REUSABLE PACKAGING Providers of reusable shipping packaging plan joint return network in Europe / Standardised packaging sizes and formats being tested	14.10.2026
RUSSIA Polymer industry calls for government support as demand weakens, costs soar / Investment in equipment plunges / Number of plastics processors begins to decline	13.10.2026
PLASTIC PACKAGING GERMANY Production rises counter to market trend / Films decline, rigid packaging gains ground – GADV study 2025	13.10.2026
PRICENXT Decode markets, decide with clarity: KI.PIE Group launches new analytics platform / Compare plastics prices and analyse market trends / Try pricenxt Analytics free for 30 days	12.10.2026
PLASTICS TAX GERMANY Berlin plans EUR 550/t levy as of July 2027 / Relief for recyclates planned / Implementation requires almost 800 new positions for customs authorities	12.10.2026
EUROPEAN CONSTRUCTION Weakness in building activity persists / Residential output crumbles / German industrial property values to rise – analysts	12.10.2026
PET RECYCLING GERMANY Recycled content in drinks bottles rises to 58% – GVM study	08.10.2026

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