November 25, 2024 - The fifth and final session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee, convened by UNEP, begins today in Busan.
September 4, 2024 - The Biden administration is showing openness to the idea of imposing global limits on the production of virgin plastics, a shift from its previous stance, which preferred national voluntary targets. Industry associations are voicing strong opposition.
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.
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.
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.
November 27, 2024 - A second Circularity Center has been announced in Texas to process waste for mechanical and chemical recycling.
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.
November 27, 2024 - A Joint Research Center study reviews the situation in different EU countries and proposes harmonized criteria.
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.
November 22, 2024 - New study reveals significant declines in plastic production and processing, highlighting challenges from rising costs and increasing competition.
November 22, 2024 - Free registration available until March 1, 2025, for the leading European plastics recycling event taking place in Amsterdam in early April.
November 19, 2024 - Amcor and Berry Global have agreed to merge, creating a new industrial giant with revenues of approximately $24 billion.
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.