Policy and Regulation News
Anti-Plastic Rhetoric Could Pose Threat to Plastic Packaging Industry
Widespread anti-plastic rhetoric poses a substantive threat to the UK plastic packaging industry, says Chase Plastics. Read more
25 Jan 2024
Court case questions legality of EU’s oxo-degradable plastics ban
Symphony Environmental Technologies Plc against the Commission, Parliament, and Council of the European Union was heard on 20th March 2023, in the General Court of the EU in Luxembourg. Symphony’s case argues that a ban on oxo-degradable plastics is. Read more
30 Mar 2023
EUPC: High energy costs affecting Europe’s plastics converters
Converters, like many other energy-intensive industries, have been left shocked by the increase in electricity and gas prices. Read more
20 Sep 2022
‘The massive increase in electricity costs put UK recyclers at a disadvantage’: RECOUP highlights the pressure of recycling costs
Plastics resource efficiency and recycling charity RECOUP will provide a platform to discuss the pressures currently felt by UK reprocessors and manufacturers in terms of rising costs and lack of clarity around extended producer responsibility. Read more
12 Sep 2022
UK CEO hits back at ‘throwaway’ recycling comment by outgoing PM Boris Johnson
London-based Greenback Recycling Technologies CEO Philippe von Stauffenberg has responded to growing rhetoric following comments made by outgoing UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson that suggest recycling ‘doesn’t work’. Read more
6 Sep 2022
IMHX 2022: S&S Plastics showcase can help relieve plastics packaging tax costs savings
Nottinghamshire-based S&S Plastics will showcase its innovative Insert Tubs shipping and storage solution at IMHX 2022 in Birmingham’s NEC next week. Read more
1 Sep 2022
ESA and BPF leverage social media to spark conversations on recycling
The ESA and BPF launched the 'Plastic Recycling Facts' initiative as an influential, digital hub to focus attention on recycling plastic and inspire further action so that more material is captured for recycling. Read more
18 Mar 2024
Chinaplas 2024 Concurrent Event Preview (Part I)
Chinaplas 2024, the Asia No. 1 Plastics and Rubber Fair, will be held at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC) in Hongqiao, Shanghai, PR China, on April 23-26, 2024. Read more
15 Mar 2024
Zeus Names New Chief Executive Officer
Zeus names Padraic O’Brien as new chief executive officer, joining at a pivotal moment as the company enters a new chapter of growth under EQT ownership. Read more
15 Mar 2024
Hoffmann Neopac in search of new leadership
Mark Aegler, CEO of the Hoffmann Neopac Group, has decided to leave the company after 13 years and continue his professional career outside of the packaging company. Read more
15 Mar 2024
AIMPLAS hosts its first international seminar on antimicrobial applications
AIMPLAS is organising its first conference on the use of antimicrobials in the plastics industry. The international seminar will be held on 12-13 June. Read more
14 Mar 2024
Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2024 Finalists Announced
Winners of the Plastics Recycling Awards will be revealed in Amsterdam on 20 June, on the second day of the PRS Europe. Read more
13 Mar 2024
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Symphony Hails US EPA Report On Pro-oxidants
"The study offers a successful approach where benign filler could significantly reduce the persistence of plastic pollution without creating undesired by-products.” Read more
12 Mar 2024
CIWM unites global circular economy professionals through acquisition
CIWM has announced the acquisition of the Circular Economy Institute (CEI) in a move that will also see it assume leadership of the Circular Economy Club (CEC). Read more
10 Jan 2024
Plastics Recycling Awards Europe 2024 Finalists Announced
Winners of the Plastics Recycling Awards will be revealed in Amsterdam on 20 June, on the second day of the PRS Europe. Read more
13 Mar 2024
Horners Awards for Plastics Open for Entries: Three Awards Available
The Worshipful Company of Horners and the BPF are now accepting entries for three awards: the Award for Plastics Innovation and Design, the Bottlemakers Award For Plastic Packaging, and the David Williams Award. Read more
4 Mar 2024
Meraxis and Fortum Cooperate in Europe-Wide Distribution of Recyclates
The Swiss trading group Meraxis and the Finnish company Fortum Recycling & Waste (Fortum) are deepening their existing cooperation with a strategic partnership. Read more
24 Jan 2024
ColVisTec receives SKZ "Premium Partner Research" award
ColVisTec AG from Berlin is one of the first award winners and is being honoured with the "Premium Partner" distinction for years of successful cooperation in research and development. Read more
10 Jan 2024
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Investment in multi-layer plastic drum machine expands capacity for growing demand of Infinity Series products manufactured with recycled resin. Read more
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10 Mar 2023
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