Port of Antwerp to lead the way towards zero pellet loss

23 Oct 2017, 15:23

On Tuesday, 10th October 2017, the entire plastics value chain gathered in the Port of Antwerp to formalize a unique collaboration in signing the Operation Clean Sweep® pledge. Together, the plastics producers, logistics providers and transporters formalized their intent to increase their efforts to fight against pellet loss.

PlasticsEurope presents Operation Clean Sweep® Report on pellet containment

4 Oct 2017, 15:22

The European Plastics industry reinforces its commitment to fight marine litter

Ban Ki-moon awards the 5 first winners of the 2017 European Youth Debating Competition (EYDC)

3 Oct 2017, 15:22

EPCA and PlasticsEurope bring youngsters together to debate on People, Planet and Profit in the Digital Age

Cycle to recycle – a circular economy world tour

20 Jul 2017, 15:21

Two cousins, Matthieu and Quentin, are about to start a one-year bicycle trip to raise awareness about the circular economy.

UK national finals of the European Youth Debating Competition

19 Jul 2017, 15:20

The UK national finals of the European Youth Debating Competition (EYDC), organised by the European Petrochemical Association (EPCA) and PlasticsEurope, gathered 50 students from 11 schools at Imperial College London to debate the subject: “People, Planet, Profit in the Digital age: With or without petrochemistry and plastics?”

Voluntary commitment by industry: how successful can it be?

18 Jul 2017, 15:20

The concept of voluntary agreements to apply sustainability industry isn't new but agreements endorsed by authorities remain rare. What role can voluntary approaches play in advancing towards a more sustainable industry?

EYDC Amsterdam: Petrochemistry and plastics in a passionate youngster’s debate

4 Jul 2017, 15:19

For the second year running, the European Youth Debating Competition (EYDC) came to the Netherlands. The National Finals in Amsterdam gathered 43 students from 5 schools and saw a passionate and enjoyable debate.

A vest against water shortage

3 Jul 2017, 15:19

In October 2016, hurricane Matthew hit Haiti, destroying lives and livelihoods of many. People often lost everything, even the access to the most basic facilities, like fresh and clean water. As a result, people often had to cover large distances to get water.

World Oceans Day: Why the protection of oceans is a top priority

8 Jun 2017, 15:18

Marine litter is a global challenge that affects the world’s oceans, seas and rivers, harming wild life, fisheries and tourism. This phenomenon needs to be addressed with all the available means, given its environmental, economic and health impact.

Polish winners of EYDC 2017

31 May 2017, 15:18

The youth debate organised on 30 May at Warsaw University of Technology was the fourth of seven planned events of the European Youth Debating Competition, organised by the European Petrochemical Association (EPCA) and PlasticsEurope.