August 5, 2026 - The Council of Ministers has approved a decree-law introducing mandatory compostability requirements for certain types of single-use packaging. Assobioplastiche has welcomed the decision.
August 3, 2026 - The second edition clarifies further aspects of the EU rules on packaging and packaging waste.
July 24, 2026 - The European Commission has raised concerns over a proposed Italian rule requiring certain single-use packaging to be compostable from 2030 under a derogation from the PPWR.
July 20, 2026 - Italy’s packaging recycling rate reached 77.3% last year, with plastics exceeding 50% and meeting the European target.
June 19, 2026 - A pilot plant in Dessau will produce mechanically recycled polypropylene for food and cosmetics packaging.
June 17, 2026 - Europen has launched a public tracker to monitor the implementation of delegated and implementing acts under the new EU packaging rules.
June 15, 2026 - The document supports the operational rollout of the new regulation, while further delegated and implementing acts are still awaited.
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.
May 19, 2026 - The measure exempts certain pallet packaging operators from the 100% reuse obligation for stretch films and strapping.
April 16, 2026 - First part of EN 18120 published. Ceflex highlights complementarity with the D4ACE programme for flexible packaging.
August 7, 2026 - Barges are operating with sharply reduced loads as drought affects one of northern Europe’s main logistics corridors.
August 7, 2026 - The TRA has opened investigations into PET and S-PVC imports following applications from two UK producers.
August 7, 2026 - With a new ownership structure following administration proceedings, the UK recycler is preparing to relaunch its activities under the leadership of its founder.
August 5, 2026 - The Council of Ministers has approved a decree-law introducing mandatory compostability requirements for certain types of single-use packaging. Assobioplastiche has welcomed the decision.
August 5, 2026 - A new 50,000-tonne-per-year facility has increased the Chongqing site’s total capacity to 210,000 tonnes per year. The first batches have already been shipped to Europe.
August 4, 2026 - The new engineering thermoplastics company was created following Mutares’ acquisition of the Engineering Thermoplastics business.
July 27, 2026 - The company, part of Germany’s Hillenbrand Group, has announced plans to close its engineering operations in Ferrara.
August 4, 2026 - The new engineering thermoplastics company was created following Mutares’ acquisition of the Engineering Thermoplastics business.
August 4, 2026 - The ruling does not challenge the antitrust infringement but rejects Shell’s civil damages claim.
August 4, 2026 - The €143.5 million deal strengthens the Swedish group’s thermoplastic compounding activities for Wire & Cable applications.
August 5, 2026 - The Council of Ministers has approved a decree-law introducing mandatory compostability requirements for certain types of single-use packaging. Assobioplastiche has welcomed the decision.
With strong exhibitor interest and regional support, the event will remain at its traditional Lake Constance location for at least five more years.
