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The European plastics industry: hoping for the best, preparing for the worst

In the run-up to K 2019, the European plastics industry faces challenges on several fronts.

Can the global plastic waste export market be revived?

With the introduction of plastic import bans across South East Asia, the global export market has slowed hugely over the last 12 months.

Plastic waste as a resource

Consuming less is important, but it's not enough. A cultural shift must take place, and design is likely to play a key role in transforming the way we think about plastics.

Reduce, Recycle, Replace: Südpack at the FachPack 2019

Using less material, improving recyclability, and employing renewable raw materials: at this year’s FachPack, Südpack Verpackungen GmbH & Co.

New ebook from Tomra Sorting Recycling

The existential threat to oceans and marine life is a good enough reason to cut plastics waste.

Humans eat a credit card worth of plastic each week

A new study sponsored by the environmental group WWF says that people could be ingesting a credit card sized amount of microplastics every week.

Material innovations for batteries and electromobility

Lanxess offering products and solutions along the value chain of lithium-ion batteries.

The beverage industry and the protection of the environment

KHS tackles the challenges posed by sustainable packaging and already offers market-proven systems to this end.

Recycling - An essential measure for the circular economy

The image of plastics has never been as negative as it is today, and discussions regarding the use of plastics have rarely been so emotionally charged.

EP seals ban on throwaway plastics by 2021

Single-use plastic cutlery, cotton buds, straws and stirrers to be banned by 2021.

Global Alliance to End Plastic Waste

The Alliance to End Plastic Waste (AEPW) has committed over $1.0 billion with the goal of investing $1.5 billion over the next five years to help end plastic waste in the environment.

EU deal to ban single-use plastics clears another legislative hurdle

The European Union moved closer to banning single-use plastics after the EU Council, the European Parliament and the European Commission signed off on a provisional agreement that forms part of the 28-nation bloc’s strategy to reduce marine litter.

Agrana presents new bioplastic developed from thermoplastic starch

Agrana announces the launch of its bioplastic Agenacomp A 50:50 blend of thermoplastic starch and a biologically degradable polyester has given rise to an bioplastic compound which is fully compostable at home.

BASF for the first time makes products with chemically recycled plastics

BASF is breaking new ground in plastic waste recycling with its ChemCycling project. Chemical recycling provides an innovative way to reutilize plastic waste that is currently not recycled, such as mixed or uncleaned plastics.

European plastics industry pledges for a more sustainable future

On the 11th December 2018, 13 organisations from the entire plastics value chain hosted their first annual event "The EU Plastics Industries - Towards Circularity" and presented the status of their voluntary commitments and pledges in front of the media, NGOs and representatives of the European Commission.