January 5, 2026 - The 2026 budget law defers the single-use plastics levy to 2027 and reintroduces hyper-depreciation for capital goods with extended timelines.
December 3, 2025 - The UK government opens up to chemical recycling and excludes pre-consumer waste from the tax calculation.
October 15, 2025 - The government has delayed the introduction of the plastic tax for the eighth consecutive time. Industry association Unionplast welcomes the move and calls for the levy’s full cancellation.
September 15, 2025 - EuPC, PlasticsEurope and Petcore Europe urge the European Commission not to raise the levy on non-recycled plastic packaging and to channel revenues into a dedicated fund for plastics circularity.
September 1, 2025 - UK Plastic Packaging Tax revenues dip 3% to £259 million in 2024–2025 as recycled content in packaging increases.
July 18, 2025 - The hike features in the European Commission’s 2028–34 long-term budget proposal, which also introduces a new levy on WEEE.
May 5, 2025 - The rule change, coming into force in 2027, will also exclude pre-consumer plastic waste from the recycled content eligible for tax exemption.
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.
September 25, 2024 - The implementation of the new tax on non-recycled plastic packaging waste still faces significant issues, according to the auditor.
March 13, 2026 - Attributed bio-circular raw materials through mass balance and segregated bio-based or recycled materials are seeing broader adoption, while the Danish group posted solid 2025 results.
March 13, 2026 - The government plans to amend the 2026 Budget Law, dropping the requirement that eligible machinery be made in the European Union or the European Economic Area.
March 13, 2026 - The Norwegian company will refocus on metals and materials while cutting costs and reducing its workforce.
March 13, 2026 - SKZ and Fraunhofer IIS are developing an automatic device for integration into existing production lines to reduce scrap and stabilise processes.
March 13, 2026 - The new body is intended to safeguard long-term cohesion between ownership and management while leaving operational responsibilities with the Board.
March 11, 2026 - The German injection moulding machine maker has also announced a new range of vertical presses for Asian markets, to be built in China in partnership with Tayu Machinery.
March 11, 2026 - The ECHA committee has taken a further step in the EU process that could lead to broad limits on the manufacture, sale and use of PFAS.
March 13, 2026 - The government plans to amend the 2026 Budget Law, dropping the requirement that eligible machinery be made in the European Union or the European Economic Area.
March 13, 2026 - The Norwegian company will refocus on metals and materials while cutting costs and reducing its workforce.
January 27, 2026 - Three industry majors have agreed to jointly operate two crackers and close a third, investing in bioethanol-based processes.
December 12, 2025 - Progress in the legislative process for new rules on vehicle circularity and end-of-life management. PlasticsEurope voices concern over revised recycling targets.
A two-day programme in Amsterdam will address EU regulation, investment conditions and emerging markets, including polyurethane recycling.
Visitor sign-up for the Milan triennial on plastics, rubber and composites begins in ten days.
With strong exhibitor interest and regional support, the event will remain at its traditional Lake Constance location for at least five more years.
