Plastics recyclers cease production
Recyclates demand impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Thermoforming meets fiber
Kiefel GmbH, Freilassing, is a technology partner in various domains of the plastics and packaging industry, where it supports customers in the development of sustainable materials and products.
Packaging with a Future: Engel is a founding member
Engel is committed to greater sustainability of plastic packaging. In collaboration with six other companies from the Austrian packaging industry, the injection moulding machine manufacturer founded the "Verpackung mit Zukunft” (Packaging with a Future) platform.
Covestro and Albis delivering plastics for face masks
Amid the global COVID-19 crisis, Covestro and ALBIS are committed to doing all they can to make materials available for urgently needed respirator masks, ventilators, and protective eyewear.
Ineos and Plastic Energy to collaborate on new recycling facility
Waste plastic will be diverted from landfill, incineration and the environment. The project reaffirms Ineos’ commitment to the circular economy.
How plastic products contribute to the fight against COVID-19
Today, the COVID-19 pandemic is deeply disrupting not only the European economy but our entire society. The social and economic impacts caused by it require immediate actions and will have medium and long-term consequences.
Working together to help people with reliable quality
While high-quality thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) from Kraiburg TPE are used in many everyday applications such as toothbrushes, razors, automotive components, and others, they have also become indispensable in numerous areas of systemic importance.
EuPC advocates for a postponement of the SUP Directive implementation
In an open letter sent to the European Commission, EuPC advocates for a postponement of the implementation of the Single-Use Plastics Directive in view of the current COVID-19 crisis in Europe.
Gabriel-Chemie publishes its first sustainability report
Gabriel-Chemie attaches great importance to a healthy balance between economic, environmental and social issues. Therefore, sustainability on all levels is at the heart of our business and this extends to the entire value creation chain of the family-run company from Austria.
No Hannover Messe in 2020
Hannover Messe cannot take place this year due to the increasingly critical situation surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic. The Hannover region has issued a decree that prohibits the staging of the world's leading tradeshow for industrial technology.
Plastics industry excels during coronavirus pandemic
After first paralyzing China, the ongoing coronavirus pandemic is now testing the very fabric of societies worldwide.
Plastics Recycling Show Europe confirms full conference programme
Examining in detail the latest European regulatory developments in plastics recycling and practical solutions for the circular and sustainable use of plastics will be the primary focus of the Plastics Recycling Show Europe conference.
