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Petchem giant cleared to pursue defamation case against California over plastics recycling

— By PIE staff — A US federal judge has ruled that ExxonMobil may proceed with its defamation lawsuit against California attorney general Rob Bonta, in a further escalation of the long-running legal dispute over plastics recycling claims. According to Reuters, US district judge Michael Truncale rejected Bonta’s attempt to have the case dismissed on the grounds of official immunity. Bonta had argued that... (18.02.2026)

PIE INDUSTRY TALK

Don't miss your chance to join PIE's first webinar – From Learnings to Earnings: European Plastics Markets 2025-2026

— By PIE staff — This might be your last chance to join Plastics Information Europe’s first webinar, as part of the newly launched PIE Industry Talk webinar series. On 19 February, this exclusive and free event brings together experts from the industry to deliver actionable insights on the evolving European... (17.02.2026)

SINGLE-USE PLASTICS

EU Commission unit signs off on new rules for recyclate in plastic bottles / Standardised mass-balance methods, restrictions on rPET imports up to 2027 included

— By Dede Williams — After a protracted period of uncertainty, the European plastics industry’s hopes that chemical recycling will take its place beside mechanical recycling as a universally accepted means of sustainably reusing end-of-life polymers appears to have moved a step closer to becoming reality –... (16.02.2026)

PLASTICS RECYCLING EUROPE

Bloc's circular plastics economy faces final reckoning / Bvse sees progress in Brussels but warns enforcement and energy relief remain unresolved

— By PIE correspondent — European efforts to create a circular plastics economy could fail if the region’s political class ignores the economic realities facing the plastics sector and instead remains occupied with issues such as quotas, bans, and reporting obligations. Herbert Snell, vice-president of... (16.02.2026)

UK ECONOMY

Growth improves in 2025 / Drop in manufacturing first since '22 / Output in plastics category weakens

— By Eric Culp — Business activity in the UK last year expanded more than in 2024, but the result for the final three months of 2025 was barely palpable, according to official data. GDP expanded 1.3% in 2025 after a 1.1% increase the year prior, according to the UK’s Office for National Statistics. But... (16.02.2026)

ABS

EU imposes final anti-dumping duties on imports from South Korea and Taiwan

— By PIE staff — The European Commission has announced the final anti-dumping duties on imports of ABS from South Korea and Taiwan. Materials from Lotte Chemical will be subject to a punitive duty of 5.2% for South Korean producers. Goods from other cooperating companies – according to media reports, Kumho... (13.02.2026)

PLASTICS ECONOMY GERMANY

Disappointment across the board / Still no economic recovery / Demand remains the number one challenge – KI Dialog survey

— By PIE staff — The second half of the year was disappointing, as business expectations among plastics processors in the DACH region were bitterly disappointed in the final six months of 2025. More than half of the companies surveyed as part of the 50th KI Dialog stated that their business had... (13.02.2026)

Plastic Fantastic

Two bricks forward, three steps back — By Andru Shively — “Only the best is good enough.” So goes the Lego group’s official slogan, but its latest collaboration has us paraphrasing a different message: Your product designers ... (13.02.2026)

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CONSUMER GOODS / E&E Against innovation theft: Negative Plagiarius prize awarded / Plastic products also affected	06:00
MULTIVAC Packaging machinery maker opens second plant at German HQ / EUR 100 mn investment	06:00
EVONIK Speciality chemicals group reports lower adjusted EBITDA as expected / Difficult environment projected to continue	06:00
PIE SPOT PRICE MONITOR Supply falls, demand rises / European prices increase slightly / Low point seems to have passed	06:00
SIKA Acquisition of Turkish sealants specialist Akkim / Stronger positioning in construction sector targeted	06:00
POLYMER PRICES Engineering recyclate February: Prices stay where they were / General mood brightens / Hopes of increase in demand in March alive	17.02.2026
WASTE MANAGEMENT EUROPE EU urged to cap waste disposal / Policy paper links circular-economy targets to EU-wide allowance systems	17.02.2026
RECYCLING UK FSA to certify domestic recyclate for EU food contact	17.02.2026
SOURCE ONE PLASTICS Start of clean-up after major fire / Recycler plans to restart plant in 2026	17.02.2026

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PIE SPOT PRICE MONITOR Supply falls, demand rises / European prices increase slightly / Low point seems to have passed	18.02.2026
POLYMER PRICES Engineering recyclate February: Prices stay where they were / General mood brightens / Hopes of increase in demand in March alive	17.02.2026
POLYMER PRICES China engineering thermoplastics January: Higher feedstock costs push most prices up / Only PMMA falls on strong supply-demand imbalance / Quotes seen trending mixed in February	16.02.2026
OXEA Price increases for various intermediates	16.02.2026
POLYMER PRICES Standard recyclate February: Sluggish oscillation around rollover / Volumes take precedence over margins / Imports enrich supply while demand remains weak	16.02.2026
POLYMER PRICES China standard thermoplastics January: Nearly all prices trend higher / Quotations impacted strongly by rising cost of crude / Demand outlook remains weak as Spring Festival approaches	12.02.2026
POLYMER PRICES Standard thermoplastics trend February: Significant price hikes for many materials / Lower price dynamics for PVC, HDPE pipes / Rising demand for materials for industrial applications	12.02.2026
POLYMER PRICE FORECASTS Rise in naphtha prices boosts costs of intermediates	12.02.2026
POLYMER PRICES North America January: Hikes for polyolefins, PVC, polystyrene / Higher feedstock prices, Winter Storm Fern support quotations / Margin pressure increases for engineering grades / February expected to be sideways to slightly firmer	09.02.2026
KRATON Prices hike for styrene block copolymers	04.02.2026

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LYONDELLBASELL Full-year losses in the millions / Management plans lower investments, project postponements to boost 2026 results	06.02.2026
SABIC Global distribution of polyethylene from South Korean Shaheen plant planned / Replacement for PE plants sold in Europe	11.02.2026
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AMCOR Packaging group drives integration of Berry Global / Closure of 20 sites, 600 jobs cut	06.02.2026
ABS EU imposes final anti-dumping duties on imports from South Korea and Taiwan	13.02.2026
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PFAS EU Commission to make 2026 a ‘year of action' on forever chemicals / New study quantifies risks for human health if substances are not banned	09.02.2026