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Plastics Europe report points to slower circularity

Plastics Europe report points to slower circularity

Plastics Europe’s latest report points to a clear slowdown in the transition of Europe’s plastics system towards circularity. The organisation highlights weaker growth in the production of and demand for circular plastics, along with increasing competitive pressure.

Grupa Recykl expands used tyre collection in Lithuania

Grupa Recykl expands used tyre collection in Lithuania

Grupa Recykl is launching a used tyre collection network in Lithuania, based on the acquired company APG. The project forms part of a broader expansion strategy into the Baltic and Scandinavian markets and is accompanied by the development of new products from tyre recycling.

Plastics industry faces geopolitics, costs and rules

Plastics industry faces geopolitics, costs and rules

How can Europe ensure a level playing field in the global plastics market? That question was at the heart of the latest Plastics Industry Meeting, held on 18 May 2026 at Targi Kielce on the eve of Plastpol, with more than 100 representatives of industry, public administration, industrial organisations, recyclers, processing companies and market experts in attendance.

Delta Tecnic reduces the carbon footprint of masterbatches

Delta Tecnic reduces the carbon footprint of masterbatches

Delta Tecnic is analysing and modifying masterbatch formulations for cables and PVC to reduce emissions at the source. The company states that its new range based on recycled-origin raw materials can lower the carbon footprint by 30%.

interpack 2026 summed up by exhibitors

interpack 2026 summed up by exhibitors

After interpack 2026, the organisers published an event summary together with comments from company and industry association representatives. The statements focused mainly on automation, materials, digitalisation, the PPWR and the raw materials situation.

Plastpol 2026 to showcase the direction of change in plastics

Plastpol 2026 to showcase the direction of change in plastics

The anniversary edition of Plastpol, to be held on 19-22 May 2026 in Kielce, will focus on production digitalisation, recycling, energy efficiency and new materials. The event will be accompanied by debates and presentations on the competitiveness of the European plastics industry.

BlueAlp and KraussMaffei Extrusion advance recycling

BlueAlp and KraussMaffei Extrusion advance recycling

BlueAlp has partnered with KraussMaffei Extrusion to scale chemical recycling of plastics. The partnership was announced at PRSE in Amsterdam, with co-rotating ZE BluePower twin-screw extruders set to play a central role.