Energy costs and the competitiveness of the European plastics industry
Rising energy costs and declining competitiveness of the European plastics industry threaten the EU's strategic sectors and the region's production autonomy.
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Biovalsa project: bioplastics from agricultural waste in Valencia
The Biovalsa project, coordinated by AIMPLAS and co-funded by IVACE+i and ERDF, develops processes for producing bioplastics from agricultural waste such as rice straw and citrus pruning residues.
Avient polymer solutions at Plastex Egypt 2026
Avient Corporation presents its latest portfolio of polymer solutions for packaging, specialty fibers, construction and agriculture at Plastex Egypt 2026, with a particular focus on sustainability.
Klöckner Pentaplast to debut at Packaging Innovations 2026
Klöckner Pentaplast will make its first appearance at Packaging Innovations & Empack 2026 in Birmingham, presenting packaging solutions for the foodservice sector with a focus on recyclability and performance.
Rob Ingram appointed new President of Plastics Europe
Rob Ingram appointed new President of Plastics Europe
AIMPLAS launches training programme for 2026
AIMPLAS has presented its training programme for the first half of 2026, including more than 70 courses and a new Professional Expert in Legislation title focused on regulations in the plastics sector.
CloseT project: chemical recycling of used textiles in a continuous process
SKZ and Fraunhofer IFAM are implementing the CloseT project to develop an industrial continuous chemical recycling process for mixed textile fibers using solvolysis.
PLA as an alternative to banned single-use products in the UAE
From 1 January 2026, an extended ban on selected single-use plastic products will enter into force in the United Arab Emirates. Plant-based PLA material remains exempt from the regulation as an accepted alternative.
UPM starts biochemical production at the Leuna biorefinery
UPM started commercial production of industrial sugars at its Leuna biorefinery in Germany. The facility, the largest biochemical investment in Europe, uses hardwood to produce advanced renewable feedstocks.
Wittmann Group at Plastindia 2026: efficiency in medical and packaging applications
Wittmann Group will present at Plastindia 2026 in New Delhi solutions focused on saving energy, material, time and space, including a MicroPower cell for medical micro injection molding, temperature control systems, recycling granulators and the new Primus 118 robot.
Tosca publishes 2025 sustainability report
Tosca publishes the 2025 sustainability report “Driving Change Together”, presenting 2024 results including reduced Scope 3 emissions and lower water use and single-use packaging in supply chains.
Amcor in food packaging recycling project in Denmark
Amcor has joined the three-year CRISP project, coordinated by the Danish Technological Institute, aimed at developing full-scale circular recycling of rigid PE and PP food packaging from household waste.
