BASF joins the World Plastics Council
BASF joined the World Plastics Council (WPC), a global organization of key leaders in the plastics industry.
Circular economy
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European Plastics Industry works towards 50% plastics waste recycling by 2040
Six European organisations from the plastics value chain have committed, in cooperation with the European Commission, to launch Circularity Platforms aiming to reach 50% plastics waste recycling by 2040.
PET collection and recycling rates in Europe increased in 2016
Out of 3.147.000 tonnes of PET bottles and containers placed in the European market in 2016, a remarkable number of 59.8% - in total 1.880.900 tonnes - were collected and thereof 1.773.200 tonnes mechanically recycled.
Oxo degradable plastic packaging is not a solution to plastics pollution?
Oxo-degradable plastics are being produced and sold in many countries, with society being led to believe they safely biodegrade in nature. Yet significant evidence suggests oxo-degradable plastics do not safely biodegrade but fragment into small pieces, contributing to microplastics pollution.
Plastics and Rubber machines make important contribution to circular economy
At 19 October 2017 the VDMA visits the companies EREMA, KraussMaffei Berstorff, Wittmann Battenfeld and Sumitomo (SHI) Demag at the International Trade Fair for Plastics Processing, Fakuma, together with representatives of the press.
VinylPlus Sustainability Forum 2017
VinylPlus announces exciting expert speaker line-up for VinylPlus Sustainability Forum 2017
Plastic waste opportunities and challenges in a Circular Economy
Some 300 experts gathered in Vienna on 22 and 23 February during the 13th edition of IdentiPlast - PlasticsEurope's international conference on the recycling and recovery of plastics.
Plastics associations demand truly European Circular Economy
EuPC, PlasticsEurope and PRE call for a truly European Circular Economy for plastics.
PC sheets used in sustainable ICEhouse building
ICEhouse building using SABIC's Lexan sheet signifies innovation for the circular economy.
Aluminium beverage can recycling at new record high
More than 7 out of 10 aluminium beverage cans remain in the European Circular Economy.
New Circular Economy package will support plastics recycling
The revised Circular Economy Package will be released by the end of this year.
