June 15, 2026 - The document supports the operational rollout of the new regulation, while further delegated and implementing acts are still awaited.
June 5, 2026 - BASF has filed a complaint with the European Commission against imports of certain aliphatic-aromatic copolyesters, alleging they are being sold in the EU at dumped prices.
June 3, 2026 - More than 120 associations and companies are calling for the prompt and effective implementation of the EU Packaging Regulation to support investment, recycling and circularity.
June 2, 2026 - The transaction, announced in March, involves the sale of BP’s refinery complex integrated with petrochemicals.
May 22, 2026 - EU antitrust proceedings focus on possible collusion in the recycling of end-of-life sports pitches in the Netherlands and Germany.
May 19, 2026 - The measure exempts certain pallet packaging operators from the 100% reuse obligation for stretch films and strapping.
April 17, 2026 - The first EU report on the SUP Directive shows that several Member States had already met the 2025 bottle collection target by 2022.
April 16, 2026 - Definitive anti-dumping tariffs target shipments from Egypt, Bahrain and Thailand, covering around 200,000 tonnes a year.
April 13, 2026 - The European association representing flexible packaging manufacturers is calling for the prompt publication of practical, harmonised implementation guidelines.
April 9, 2026 - Through their three trade associations, the plastics value chain has welcomed the intention to revive the Circular Plastics Alliance, while calling for targeted, concrete and urgent action.
June 16, 2026 - The combination will integrate chlor-alkali assets, polyurethane systems and formulation expertise to strengthen scale and synergies.
June 15, 2026 - Consultations with unions have begun ahead of the planned permanent closure of the Brindisi unit by year-end.
June 15, 2026 - The document supports the operational rollout of the new regulation, while further delegated and implementing acts are still awaited.
June 15, 2026 - Assorimap presented its annual report on the mechanical recycling of post-consumer plastics at Plast 2026. The crisis has been compounded by weak final demand.
June 12, 2026 - The Chinese group aims to enter the Italian market through strategic partnerships. An exclusive interview with Steven Li, general manager of Kingfa Sci. & Tech. Europe.
June 5, 2026 - Schwarz Group reports progress on packaging reduction and recycled material use, and launches a broader circular-economy plan for 2030.
June 15, 2026 - The Danish group has entered into exclusive talks to acquire the Italy-based company from the founders.
June 15, 2026 - Consultations with unions have begun ahead of the planned permanent closure of the Brindisi unit by year-end.
June 16, 2026 - The combination will integrate chlor-alkali assets, polyurethane systems and formulation expertise to strengthen scale and synergies.
June 15, 2026 - The flames affected a warehouse containing styrenic products. No injuries or damage to production units were reported.
June 12, 2026 - The Chinese group aims to enter the Italian market through strategic partnerships. An exclusive interview with Steven Li, general manager of Kingfa Sci. & Tech. Europe.
The plastics recycling exhibition and conference brought together industry players, policymakers and technology suppliers at RAI Amsterdam.
All key indicators remained negative in 2025, underlining the depth of the crisis facing the country’s plastics industry.
Visitor sign-up for the Milan triennial on plastics, rubber and composites begins in ten days.
A two-day programme in Amsterdam will address EU regulation, investment conditions and emerging markets, including polyurethane recycling.
With strong exhibitor interest and regional support, the event will remain at its traditional Lake Constance location for at least five more years.
The ‘save the date’ has been launched for the annual industry gathering, which for the first time will not be held in Brussels.
A new session of the UNEP Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) has been scheduled for August in Geneva.
The second edition of the exhibition-conference dedicated to plastics and environmental sustainability, scheduled for late May 2025 in Milan, was officially presented.
