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Polymer Comply Europe
Polymer Comply Europe: Risk of devastating ‘own goals’ in the plastics supply chain
It is an industry which is subject to extreme volatility in normal times and depends on huge global shipments of a host of intermediate materials to maintain some semblance of balance between supply and demand. Read more
12 Nov 2021
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European plastics producers call for mandatory EU recycled content target
PlasticsEurope endorses the objective of preventing and reducing excessive packaging and packaging waste and welcomes the revision of the Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive (PPWD). Read more
9 Sep 2021
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Quo vadis, single-use plastics?
EPPM asked Squire Patton Boggs’ European Public Policy Practice Specialist Ken Huestebeck how the EU’s SUP Directive will affect the industry and consumers. Read more
15 Jul 2021
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EuPC criticises SUP Directive
The European Commission has published its long-awaited Single-Use Plastics Directive but has already drawn criticism from European trade body EuPC. Read more
9 Jun 2021
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Establishing reliable plastic packaging sustainability claims
In addition to consumer pressure, the European market is faced with regulatory requirements, calling for a structured, consistent, and verifiable approach to eliminate greenwashing. RecyClass Chair Paolo Glerean explains. Read more
28 May 2021
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€7.2bn chemical recycling investment planned
PlasticsEurope has announced a massive increase in planned chemical recycling investment from €2.6bn in 2025 to €7.2bn in 2030. Read more
27 May 2021
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The John Lewis Partnership launches The Circular Future Fund: The Million Pound Challenge
The pot will fund innovative projects, businesses and services that have found inventive ways to “design out” waste or renew and extend product life cycles. Read more
24 Nov 2021
Polymer Industries Apprentice of the Year Award 2021 Deadline Extended
The award is for apprentices involved in a technical, engineering, manufacturing or design role associated with polymer processing or polymer/additive manufacturing. Read more
24 Nov 2021
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Norner’s new Polymer Exploration Centre is complete
The building of Norner’s new technology centre is complete and the company will be ‘moving in’ over the course of the next few months. Read more
23 Nov 2021
BPF Launches Net Zero Briefing
The British Plastics Federation (BPF) is pleased to launch a new Net Zero briefing, introducing the steps companies need to take along their carbon reduction journey. Read more
22 Nov 2021
PPXX
PPXX Online goes live
The organisers of PPXX Amsterdam recently launched PPXX Online for the industry as many were not able to attend in person from 6-8 September 2021. PPXX Online is now accessible through the conference website. Read more
19 Nov 2021
Schmalz Target Growth Through Investment In New UK Subsidiary
To support continued growth within the UK market the company has announced the launch of a new UK subsidiary. Read more
18 Nov 2021
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African innovators bring new life to plastic waste for £1m prize
Sub-Saharan African recycling projects that transform waste plastic into school desks, paving slabs, construction bricks and garden fences are just some of the 30 semi-finalists in the Afri-Plastics Challenge: Accelerating Growth strand. Read more
10 Nov 2021
Cambrian Packaging steps it up this Recycle Week with new product launch
A Welsh packaging company is supporting Recycle Week 2021 by expanding its range of recycled plastic packaging and publishing a whitepaper. Read more
21 Sep 2021
PPXX
PPXX Online goes live
The organisers of PPXX Amsterdam recently launched PPXX Online for the industry as many were not able to attend in person from 6-8 September 2021. PPXX Online is now accessible through the conference website. Read more
19 Nov 2021
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Luxury Packaging London 2021 Showcases Latest Premium Eco-Friendly Innovations
The very best in packaging for premium markets including drinks, beauty, and gifting will be on display for industry professionals to discover when Luxury Packaging, co-located with Packaging Innovations, returns to London’s Olympia on 1 & 2 December Read more
17 Nov 2021
Norner
Norner’s new Polymer Exploration Centre is complete
The building of Norner’s new technology centre is complete and the company will be ‘moving in’ over the course of the next few months. Read more
23 Nov 2021
Essentra Components Announces Global Recruitment Drive for Sustainable Suppliers
Essentra Components has opened a global recruitment drive to find suppliers of sustainable post-consumer plastic recyclate to further increase the recycled content within its injection moulded products and other subsequent product lines. Read more
17 Nov 2021
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Ensuring Compliance with ASTM STANDARDS for Mechanical Testing of Plastics and Composites
Shimadzu’s AGX Series Universal Test Machines will help you to evaluate plastics and CFRPs according to several ASTM methods. Download their White Paper to discover how. Read more
22 Apr 2021
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