June 18, 2026 - Within six years, recycled content will become mandatory for plastics used in vehicles, with part of it also required to come from closed-loop sources.
March 3, 2026 - The latest draft ELV Regulation opens the door to recycling routes other than mechanical, with allocation via mass balance.
February 10, 2026 - The Italian MEP succeeds Decaro and sets out priorities on the Green Deal, investment and competitiveness.
January 22, 2026 - MEPs ask the Court of Justice to assess the legal basis before any final vote on the interim Trade Agreement.
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.
December 10, 2025 - EFSA tasked with providing scientific opinion on potential health risks related to the presence of these substances in food, water and air.
October 23, 2025 - The new regulation will enter into force 20 days after publication in the OJEU, but full implementation will take two to three years.
September 10, 2025 - Parliament supports 20% recycled plastic in new vehicles, but associations call for more ambition and clearer rules.
July 8, 2025 - Green light with amendments from ENVI and IMCO committees, but the plastics industry pushes for higher recycled-content targets.
April 11, 2025 - The European Parliament and Council have reached an agreement on rules to prevent pellet losses in order to reduce microplastic pollution.
August 7, 2026 - Barges are operating with sharply reduced loads as drought affects one of northern Europe’s main logistics corridors.
August 7, 2026 - The TRA has opened investigations into PET and S-PVC imports following applications from two UK producers.
August 7, 2026 - With a new ownership structure following administration proceedings, the UK recycler is preparing to relaunch its activities under the leadership of its founder.
August 5, 2026 - The Council of Ministers has approved a decree-law introducing mandatory compostability requirements for certain types of single-use packaging. Assobioplastiche has welcomed the decision.
August 5, 2026 - A new 50,000-tonne-per-year facility has increased the Chongqing site’s total capacity to 210,000 tonnes per year. The first batches have already been shipped to Europe.
August 4, 2026 - The new engineering thermoplastics company was created following Mutares’ acquisition of the Engineering Thermoplastics business.
February 11, 2025 - Production closures announced in Japan, Spain and Thailand as the company shifts focus from basic chemicals to specialties.
July 30, 2025 - Search for a buyer falls through; Chapter 11 exit slated for 2026 under the ownership of its principal lenders.
October 20, 2025 - Agreement with Manali Petrochemicals to acquire the UK-based manufacturer of elastomeric polyurethane systems.
March 28, 2025 - Capital Markets Day 2025 unveils restructuring plan for chemical operations in the U.S. and Europe.
February 2, 2026 - Financial restructuring completed under Redwood Capital’s control, with approximately €1.3 billion of debt eliminated and €349 million in fresh capital to support operations and future growth.
The World Packaging Organisation has established an annual event to highlight packaging’s contribution to safety, sustainability and economic development.
The Düsseldorf packaging trade fair will return in 2029 with a six-day format running from Sunday to Friday.
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.
