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GreenPlast: a closer look

November 27, 2024 - The second edition of the exhibition-conference dedicated to plastics and environmental sustainability, scheduled for late May 2025 in Milan, was officially presented.

Innovation and sustainability in PVC pipes

September 23, 2024 - Appointment in Prague on Oct. 17 for the Third Conference Organized by the PVC4Pipes Platform.

Amut Green Extrusion Days

September 18, 2024 - A plant for thermoforming sheet extrusion from post-consumer PET flakes will be on display in Italy in October.

Chemical Recycling Forum in November

September 3, 2024 - The conference organized by Chemical Recycling Europe is confirmed to take place in Brussels this year.

Digitalization: Top or Flop?

July 20, 2024 - A round table discussion at Fakuma will focus on the use of new digital technologies in the plastics industry.

LAST NEWS

PPWR: text adopted, final steps ahead

November 29, 2024 - The European Parliament approves the 'corrigendum' to the text of the new EU regulation. Only the EU Council's ratification and publication in the Official Journal remain pending.

Is recycling in Europe heading toward stagnation?

November 29, 2024 - Data published by Plastics Recyclers Europe show a marked slowdown in growth and a collapse in new investments. Urgent action is needed.

Greiner invests in Italian start-up

November 29, 2024 - The Austrian group participated in a funding round for Milan-based Movopack, which specializes in reusable packaging made from rPET and recycled PP.

Cyclyx doubles down on recycling preparation

November 27, 2024 - A second Circularity Center has been announced in Texas to process waste for mechanical and chemical recycling.

Amazon pioneers sustainable packaging in Italy

November 27, 2024 - At its Operations Innovation Lab in Vercelli, Amazon is leading the development of bioplastics and AI-driven packaging systems, with benefits extending beyond the Italian market.

Harmonized end-of-waste criteria for plastics

November 27, 2024 - A Joint Research Center study reviews the situation in different EU countries and proposes harmonized criteria.

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German plastics industry faces challenges

November 22, 2024 - New study reveals significant declines in plastic production and processing, highlighting challenges from rising costs and increasing competition.

Eight sentenced in Bio-On bankruptcy

November 25, 2024 - The first-instance trial for the collapse of the Italy-based bioplastics producer, once valued at €1.5 billion on the stock market, has concluded.

Registrations open for PRS Europe 2025

November 22, 2024 - Free registration available until March 1, 2025, for the leading European plastics recycling event taking place in Amsterdam in early April.

Major merger in packaging industry

November 19, 2024 - Amcor and Berry Global have agreed to merge, creating a new industrial giant with revenues of approximately $24 billion.

PPWR: text adopted, final steps ahead

November 29, 2024 - The European Parliament approves the 'corrigendum' to the text of the new EU regulation. Only the EU Council's ratification and publication in the Official Journal remain pending.

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