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REset Plastic closes after achieving two targets

June 5, 2026 - Schwarz Group reports progress on packaging reduction and recycled material use, and launches a broader circular-economy plan for 2030.

Brussels opens anti-dumping probe into Chinese PBAT

June 5, 2026 - BASF has filed a complaint with the European Commission against imports of certain aliphatic-aromatic copolyesters, alleging they are being sold in the EU at dumped prices.

Reducing scrap with onboard AI

June 5, 2026 - Aria uses computer vision and artificial intelligence to make injection molding processes more stable, efficient and repeatable.

Quagliuolo returns to lead Corepla

June 5, 2026 - The Italian entrepreneur begins his fourth term at the helm of Italy’s national consortium for plastic packaging collection, recycling and recovery.

From carpets to PET bottles

June 5, 2026 - PepsiCo has started using Eastman’s PET Renew resin in bottles under a multi-year framework agreement.

WPC to be integrated into ICCA

June 4, 2026 - The aim is to adopt a more coherent approach to plastics policy within the broader chemicals agenda.

REPI strengthens its US footprint

June 3, 2026 - The group is expanding its North Carolina site to support growth in liquid colours and additives for thermoplastics and polyurethanes.

Change at the top of Europe’s plastics converters

June 3, 2026 - Jean-Marc Galvez takes the helm at EuPC, with a focus on innovation, competitiveness and circularity.

Industry urges timely PPWR implementation

June 3, 2026 - More than 120 associations and companies are calling for the prompt and effective implementation of the EU Packaging Regulation to support investment, recycling and circularity.

Italian researchers develop protocol for plastics in compost

June 3, 2026 - The method achieves 98% recovery efficiency and could support quality certification in organic waste treatment plants.

LAST NEWS

REset Plastic closes after achieving two targets

June 5, 2026 - Schwarz Group reports progress on packaging reduction and recycled material use, and launches a broader circular-economy plan for 2030.

Brussels opens anti-dumping probe into Chinese PBAT

June 5, 2026 - BASF has filed a complaint with the European Commission against imports of certain aliphatic-aromatic copolyesters, alleging they are being sold in the EU at dumped prices.

Reducing scrap with onboard AI

June 5, 2026 - Aria uses computer vision and artificial intelligence to make injection molding processes more stable, efficient and repeatable.

From carpets to PET bottles

June 5, 2026 - PepsiCo has started using Eastman’s PET Renew resin in bottles under a multi-year framework agreement.

Change at the top of Europe’s plastics converters

June 3, 2026 - Jean-Marc Galvez takes the helm at EuPC, with a focus on innovation, competitiveness and circularity.

Industry urges timely PPWR implementation

June 3, 2026 - More than 120 associations and companies are calling for the prompt and effective implementation of the EU Packaging Regulation to support investment, recycling and circularity.

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Brussels opens anti-dumping probe into Chinese PBAT

June 5, 2026 - BASF has filed a complaint with the European Commission against imports of certain aliphatic-aromatic copolyesters, alleging they are being sold in the EU at dumped prices.

CEN standard for design for recycling

April 16, 2026 - First part of EN 18120 published. Ceflex highlights complementarity with the D4ACE programme for flexible packaging.

Marelli to stay in lenders' hands

July 30, 2025 - Search for a buyer falls through; Chapter 11 exit slated for 2026 under the ownership of its principal lenders.

EU finalizes provisional ELV Regulation deal

December 12, 2025 - Progress in the legislative process for new rules on vehicle circularity and end-of-life management. PlasticsEurope voices concern over revised recycling targets.

UBE restructures nylon supply chain

February 11, 2025 - Production closures announced in Japan, Spain and Thailand as the company shifts focus from basic chemicals to specialties.

EVENTS

Friedrichshafen Oct. 12–16, 2026

Plastics fair Fakuma confirms Friedrichshafen

With strong exhibitor interest and regional support, the event will remain at its traditional Lake Constance location for at least five more years.