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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.

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.

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.

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.

Amut completes PET recycling plant in Colombia

November 19, 2024 - The line, designed for closed-loop bottle recycling, is the second of three facilities commissioned by the SMI Group from the Italy-based manufacturer.

UK Plastics Tax loopholes risk recycling

October 25, 2024 - The warning comes from Recoup, which fears damaging effects on British recyclers due to imports. The same issue could affect the EU.

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.

RES embarks on automotive upcycling

October 22, 2024 - A new hub for the dismantling and recycling of automotive plastic components will be established in central Italy, integrated with other activities of the group.

APK becomes part of LyondellBasell

October 19, 2024 - The acquisition of the German company, which specializes in solvent-based recycling of flexible packaging waste made from polyethylene, was completed recently.

EuRIC pushes for recycled targets in automotive

October 10, 2024 - The European association urges Brussels not to water down the minimum recycled content targets and to bring forward their implementation.

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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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