Italy
chemical recycling

Versalis ready for chemical recycling

February 6, 2025 - Demonstration plant in Italy completed with Hoop technology. Inauguration scheduled in the coming months.

EU approves state aid for chemical recycling in France

February 3, 2025 - The French government’s scheme includes contributions covering up to 40% of investment costs to support the development of new facilities.

Italy lands second PMMA chemical recycling hub

December 18, 2024 - After Trinseo, Germany's Röhm, in partnership with NextChem, has chosen Italy to host a new depolymerization plant.

ExxonMobil bets on chemical recycling

November 22, 2024 - Over $200 million allocated for new plants in Texas to move closer to the 450,000-ton annual target.

A step forward in silicone recycling

November 18, 2024 - Elkem advances its silicone chemical recycling technology from the laboratory to a pilot plant in France.

LyondellBasell plans to triple chemical recycling

November 15, 2024 - Company studies new MoReTec plant at its Houston refinery, with twice the capacity of the plant under construction in Germany.

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.

Laying the First Stone of the MoReTec-1 plant

September 19, 2024 - The ceremony took place on September 19 at the LyondellBasell site in Wesseling, Germany. Chemical recycling in 2026.

Bridgestone, BB&G and Versalis partner on tire recycling

September 13, 2024 - Three-party agreement to create a virtuous supply chain aimed at transforming end-of-life tires into new tires.

Lego bricks with 30% mass-balance

September 6, 2024 - In the first half of 2024, the use of ABS made from bio-attributed or chemically recycled materials increased.

LAST NEWS

Amcor bets on Avantium's PEF

February 14, 2025 - Agreement signed with Dutch company for the joint development of bioplastic packaging. Future licensed plant capacity also secured.

AOC opens pilot plant in Italy

February 14, 2025 - The composite resin manufacturer aims to accelerate the time to market for innovative products.

Bastioli inducted into the NAE

February 14, 2025 - The Novamont CEO is among 22 international engineers admitted to the National Academy of Engineering's 2025 class.

Aluminum tariffs could boost PET bottle use

February 14, 2025 - Beverage producers may shift from cans to plastic bottles. Coca-Cola is already considering the move.

BP seeks buyers for German cracking

February 11, 2025 - The British group puts up for sale the integrated petrochemical and refining complex in Gelsenkirchen.

Plast 2026 dates announced

February 11, 2025 - Italy’s premier plastics and rubber exhibition returns to its traditional pre-summer schedule, with exhibitor registration opening in March 2025.

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EU approves state aid for chemical recycling in France

February 3, 2025 - The French government’s scheme includes contributions covering up to 40% of investment costs to support the development of new facilities.

BP seeks buyers for German cracking

February 11, 2025 - The British group puts up for sale the integrated petrochemical and refining complex in Gelsenkirchen.

UBE restructures nylon supply chain

February 11, 2025 - Production closures announced in Japan, Spain and Thailand as the company shifts focus from basic chemicals to specialties.

Plast 2026 dates announced

February 11, 2025 - Italy’s premier plastics and rubber exhibition returns to its traditional pre-summer schedule, with exhibitor registration opening in March 2025.

Versalis ready for chemical recycling

February 6, 2025 - Demonstration plant in Italy completed with Hoop technology. Inauguration scheduled in the coming months.

EVENTS

Milan, 27-30 May 2025

GreenPlast: a closer look

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