EU to reduce plastic bag consumption
Member states will choose the most appropriate measures to reduce their use of plastic carrier bags.
Packaging industry
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Growth slows in Europe's flexible packaging industry
Last year annual value growth in flexible packaging slowed to 2.1%, according to the study of PCI Films Consulting.
European market for plastic bottles grows
According to Ceresana, the volume of the European market to increase to approx. 170 billion units in 2020.
European market of thermoplastic rigid film
New report of AMI indicates the greatest European thermoplastic rigid film and sheet manufacturers.
European Commission consultation about plastics bags
The European Commission launched a public consultation in 2011 asking for individuals and businesses to give their views on whether the European Union should tax or altogether ban plastic carrier bags in order to tackle rising levels of plastic waste.
Bulgaria imposed eco - tax on plastics bags
Bulgarian Government is imposing a new eco-tax in July, adding to the cost of retail plastic carrier bags in a bid to phase out their use in the country.
Plastic bag ban in Italy
Italy, one of the top users of plastic shopping bags in Europe, is banning them starting January 1, with retailers warning of chaos and many stores braced for the switch.
Waste Framework Directive
A revised Waste Framework Directive (WFD) paving the way for a resource efficient Europe.
