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Rigid polyolefin recycling stalls in the EU

April 30, 2025 - Installed capacity for polypropylene and HDPE recovery remained flat in 2023. EU targets at risk, warns Plastics Recyclers Europe.

Record attendance at Plastics Recycling Show Europe

April 15, 2025 - The Amsterdam trade fair and conference on plastics recycling welcomed more than 13,000 visitors and 500 exhibitors this year.

Plastics Recycling Awards Europe: and the winners are…

April 3, 2025 - Top innovations in plastic recycling honored in Amsterdam at the 8th edition of the prestigious industry awards.

European plastics industry appeals to Brussels

December 18, 2024 - Urgent regulatory and economic measures are needed to prevent Europe’s deindustrialization, 18 organizations urge in a call to the European Commission.

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.

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.

Winds of crisis blow through EU plastic recycling

October 24, 2024 - Plastics Recyclers Europe has raised the alarm: urgent interventions are needed to halt the decline of the recycling industry.

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Low-carbon composites take to the water

July 11, 2025 - LyondellBasell’s Styrene +LC—sourced from renewable or chemically recycled feedstocks—enters Polynt’s resin formulations for boats and yachts.

Arkema to boost transparent PA11 output

July 11, 2025 - The expansion at the company’s Singapore complex will add a new unit to lift bio-based Rilsan Clear capacity threefold.

EU Chemicals: Brussels rushes to the rescue

July 10, 2025 - European Commission launches the Chemical Industry Action Plan. Cefic approves, but urges haste.

Chemical recycling counts toward SUP targets

July 10, 2025 - Draft rules for calculating recycled content in PET bottles open for consultation. Chemical recycling allowed under a 'fuel-use exemp' allocation.

EU clears acquisition of Nova by ADNOC and OMV

July 10, 2025 - The European Commission found no threat to competition in the ethylene and polyolefins markets.

Vynova to cease PVC production in the Netherlands

July 8, 2025 - Yet another petrochemical plant closure in Europe. Overcapacity, international competition and weak demand are behind the decision.

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Novapet expands downstream into PET

September 28, 2024 - Portuguese Envases Soplados acquired, with three plants in the Iberian Peninsula for the production of packaging for the food industry.

Dow to shut cracker, other plants in Europe

July 7, 2025 - Decision final on European assets under review; 800 jobs to be lost across Germany and the UK.

Vynova to cease PVC production in the Netherlands

July 8, 2025 - Yet another petrochemical plant closure in Europe. Overcapacity, international competition and weak demand are behind the decision.

Exolon secures AkyVer polycarbonate sheet

July 8, 2025 - Agreement signed with France’s Corplex; after completion, production will shift to Exolon’s Nera Montoro plant in Italy.

ELV Regulation moves through the European Parliament

July 8, 2025 - Green light with amendments from ENVI and IMCO committees, but the plastics industry pushes for higher recycled-content targets.

EVENTS

Geneva, Aug. 5-14, 2025

Talks resume on the Global Plastics Treaty

A new session of the UNEP Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) has been scheduled for August in Geneva.

Milan, Italy, June 9–12, 2026

Early-bird discounts announced for Plast 2026

Exhibitors can sign up by June 15 to receive a 20% discount, or by July 31 for a 10% reduction. Additional savings are available for those booking more space than in 2023.