The Rhine river's water levels in Germany could drop again

Taiwan restricting imports of plastics waste

Situation improves along Rhine river / More rainfall imminent / The Netherlands expects improved navigability to ARA region / Polymer production problems should ease

Crisis situation for agrifilms recycling in France / Weak demand for recyclates / Price pressure on rPE

Groups call for European Council's support of recycled plastics target / Minimum 35% recyclate in bottles by 2025 / Boost for investments and marine litter prevention

Malaysia puts permanent ban on plastics waste imports

Thailand bans waste imports from 2021 / Pilot project in Khon Kaen to cut plastic bag use / Pledge to build waste-to-energy power plant

Investigation into plastics waste fraud / Export data throws up anomalies

Annual Recoup report outlines state of plastic packaging recycling / Bottle collections show biggest rise for three years

Report from Veolia and Recoup says consumers support recycled material in plastic bottles / Most would pay more for such products

Alarming levels of waste generation / Plastics accumulation noted by World Bank report / G7 meeting in Canada highlights marine litter

Policymakers urged not to set consumption cuts / Call for collection targets / Industry pledge to raise recyclate content to 70%

Cefic granted funding to advance PMMA recycling in Europe

EU exports of plastics waste to Vietnam and Thailand plummet in July / Effects of import restrictions felt / Malaysia's import freeze takes effect in August 2018 / China figures stable at a low level

Alliance for high-grade plastics recycling / Focus on ecodesign for packaging