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PET RECYCLING Petcore Europe launches chemical recycling group	19.07.2019
KLÖCKNER PENTAPLAST Study with Petcore shows rPET can be recycled back into food packaging / Scott Tracey joins as CEO	16.07.2019
PET RECYCLING EPBP gives three-year endorsement to perforated bottle sleeves / Focus on household and personal care products / Initiative aims to boost recyclability	20.02.2019
PET Petcore conference has over 280 attendees / EU's SUP directive to drive PET developments / Upgrades for Belgium's collection and sorting / More countries to add deposit schemes	14.02.2019
PET RECYCLING PET bottle collection in Europe reached almost 60% in 2017 / Petcore Europe says harmonised collection is needed	14.01.2019
EU PLASTICS STRATEGY Launch of multi-stakeholder alliance to boost recycling efforts in Europe / Need to match recyclate supply with demand and enhance quality	17.12.2018
PET TRAYS Petcore and PRE publish design guidelines for thermoformed trays	05.12.2018
FRANCE Ban on single-use plastic tableware and packaging / Heavy criticism from French and European associations / Poor definitions of items and conflict with EU law	24.10.2018
PET TRAYS Policymakers urged not to set consumption cuts / Call for collection targets / Industry pledge to raise recyclate content to 70%	12.10.2018
FOOD PACKAGING EU making a move to approve recycling processes for food-contact materials	10.10.2018
EVENTS First EuPC conference on circular polymers in furniture to take place in November	19.09.2018
PETCORE EUROPE Membership grows again in 2018 / Four companies join PET association	27.07.2018
PLASTICS RECYCLING European and US organisations define “recyclable” / Definition sets four conditions to be applied worldwide / Comments invited from all stakeholders	17.07.2018
PET RECYCLING EU requirements on recycled content should be set / Bottle-return schemes can ensure high-quality recyclate for processors / Reloop position paper	17.07.2018
COMMENT Chemical PET recycling has become a necessity	03.07.2018
PET RECYCLING EUROPE Coca-Cola joins “Demeto” project for chemical recycling	03.07.2018
BEVERAGE PACKAGING UK government announces plans for deposit return scheme in England / System would cover single-use bottles and cans	05.04.2018
ASSOCIATIONS Eleven new members join Petcore Europe	21.03.2018
PET Experts across value chain meet at annual “Petcore Europe Conference” / Over 200 attendees gain insights into circular economy and innovation	20.02.2018
PET Petcore Europe and European Aerosol Association establish working group for plastic aerosols recycling / Containers over 220 ml potentially allowed from 2020 onward	15.02.2018
PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT EU discussing plastic tax / Internal decision on action in July / Hot topic at Petcore conference	12.02.2018
PLASTICS RECYCLING EUROPE European associations co-author voluntary commitments framework / Plastics recycling and resource efficiency	19.01.2018
PET RECYLING Collection and recycling of PET rises in Western Europe / Recycling rate reaches 56 percent in 2016 / Petcore Europe report	04.01.2018
PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT EU circular economy compromise presented / Lower recycling targets / European plastics industry reaffirms its contribution / PlasticsEurope sees big opportunities for resource efficiency	22.12.2017
EVENTS Annual "Petcore Europe Conference" will focus on PET in the circular economy	12.12.2017