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PET RECYCLING EPBP releases design guidelines for PET bottles, non-food products	15.01.2025
BISPHENOL-A EU bans use of BPA in food-contact materials / Transitional periods of up to 36 months	13.01.2025
RECYCLING AUSTRIA Nationwide collection of plastic packaging launched / One-way deposit on drinks bottles in force since 1 January	10.01.2025
WORLD PLASTICS COUNCIL President Benny Mermans elected for second term	10.01.2025
PLASTICS RECYCLING EUROPE Capacity growth slows, turnover drops significantly in 2023 / ELV-WEEE reclaim rises ahead of expected regulations	09.01.2025
PLASTICS PACKAGING GERMANY Recyclability increases only minimally / Recycling routes lacking / Voluntary commitment nevertheless achievable – IK report	09.01.2025
CHEMICALS AND CLIMATE Cefic outlines pathways to achieve Europe's net-zero targets / Insights to guide future legislation	07.01.2025
PMMA RECYCLING Quartet of firms combine to launch Europe-wide recycling initiative / Toll manufacturing agreement with Röhm to produce rMMA in Italy	06.01.2025
PACKAGING UK Kerbside collection of pots, tubs, and trays rises in UK for first time since 2017 / Recoup calls for better recycling communication with householders	03.01.2025
AUTOMOTIVE Umbrella group tells EU lawmakers to ‘stick with End-of-Life Vehicles Regulation plan' / Resisting pressure to water down proposals ‘will boost recycled content in new vehicles'	02.01.2025
EUROPEAN CAR MARKET EU registrations falter in November / Sales of battery-electric vehicles slump	20.12.2024
BIOPLASTICS Global bioplastics production capacity forecast to rise 132% in next five years / PHA, PLA, PP account for big chunk of expansion – EUBP	19.12.2024
GERMAN CHEMICAL INDUSTRY Turnaround remains elusive / Some improvement in 2024 but profitability still lags	19.12.2024
RECYCLING UK Recoup urges packaging companies to design for recyclability / Firms face reputational costs on non-compliance	18.12.2024
PACKAGING EUROPE Council of the EU formally adopts PPWR / Regulation to be applied 18 months after date of entry into force	17.12.2024
SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING BELGIUM Major retailers team up for project on reusable packaging	13.12.2024
PLASTICS RECYCLING EUROPE Measures needed to counteract slowdown in recycling capacity growth / EuRIC publishes roadmap to boost competitiveness, innovation	11.12.2024
CHEMICAL RECYCLING Zero Waste Europe calls for virgin production cap over chemical reclaim / Industry sees benefit for mixed plastics waste	10.12.2024
PET BOTTLES GERMANY Consumption down to 408,000 t / First time recyclates outnumber virgin material in moulding blanks – GVM study	10.12.2024
UN PLASTICS TREATY No consensus after Busan talks / Petchem industry accused of ‘unsupportive' behaviour / Rising endorsement of production caps / Further session planned	04.12.2024
AGRICULTURAL PLASTICS Recycling infrastructure to include drip hoses, seed bags / Erde cooperation in Germany and Spain	02.12.2024
PACKAGING EUROPE PPWR corrigendum officially approved by MEPs / Regulation expected to enter into force at start of 2025	28.11.2024
PLASTIC PACKAGING GERMANY Recyclate share rises to 15% / IK to miss target for recycled plastics use of 1 mn t by wide margin / Bio-based polymers still niche	28.11.2024
PFAS / FLUOROPOLYMERS Is the EU serious about the PFAS ban? / Interview with pro-K expert Michael Schlipf	27.11.2024
PLASTIC BAGS Almost 5 bn fewer bags in circulation in Europe / Highest use in Baltic states – Eurostat	27.11.2024

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