Biodegradable mulch films supported in revision of EU Fertilisers Regulation 13 July 2017, the European Parliament’s Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) adopted its report amending the European Commission's proposal for a revision of the Fertilisers Regulation. 2017-07-19 law
VinylPlus Sustainability Forum 2017 VinylPlus announces exciting expert speaker line-up for VinylPlus Sustainability Forum 2017 2017-03-06 sustainability
European Bioplastics backs EP's decision on plastic bags European Bioplastics welcomes the decision as it recognises the benefits of compostable bags. 2015-05-04 bio-based materials
MEP's adopt EU legislation on lightweight plastic carrier bags European Parliament adopted EU legislation on lightweight plastic carrier bags. 2015-05-04 packaging industry
EU develops renewable bio-based economy EU and industry partners launch €3.7 billion investments in the renewable bio-based economy. 2014-08-05 biomass
Cooperation for circular economy Four EU recycling industries are committing to work together and pursue the common goal of promoting circular economy. 2014-07-10 recycling
Higher recycling targets to drive transition to a Circular Economy The European Commission aims to speed up transition towards a low carbon, energy and resource-efficient economy. 2014-07-03 recycling
Plastics recyclers welcome EU waste review proposal The European Commission came forward with a European waste review proposal. 2014-07-03 recycling
Plastic converters on MEP's voting on plastic carrier bags EuPC commented the European Parliament's plenary vote on plastic carrier bags. 2014-04-18 packagings
MEPs voted to reduce plastic bags use EU countries would have to reduce the use of the most common plastic bags by at at least 80% by 2019. 2014-04-17 recycling
MEPs back the proposal on plastic carrier bags EU states would have to reduce the consumption of most common and polluting plastic bags by 80% by 2019. 2014-03-12 packaging industry
EC opens in-depth investigation into a Solvay-Ineos joint venture Preliminary investigation had expressed competition concerns in the market of suspension polyvinyl chloride, says European Commission. 2013-11-06 joint venture