Just released - “Sustainable Plastics Strategy” Report

21 Dec 2020, 10:40

The European Technology Platform for Sustainable Chemistry (SusChem) and its partners – Cefic, PlasticsEurope, European Plastics Converters (EuPC) and the European Composites, Plastics and Polymer Processing Platform (ECP4) just released the “Sustainable Plastics Strategy” report.

Deep dive into “Plastics: the Facts 2020”

10 Dec 2020, 12:13

PlasticsEurope launched today the 2020 edition of its awaited annual report “Plastics: the Facts”. Discover the 2019 plastic materials production and demand updated data and extended 2018 waste management figures.

A Global Framework for Plastics: a silver bullet for a circular economy?

19 Oct 2020, 14:57

Global issues require global solutions. This is why PlasticsEurope, the Pan-European trade association representing plastics manufacturers, supports a global framework for plastics aiming at reducing plastic waste in any environment.

OCS becomes an intrinsic part of PlasticsEurope’s DNA

15 Oct 2020, 10:20

PlasticsEurope, the Pan-European trade association representing plastics manufacturers, launched today its Operation Clean Sweep® (OCS) annual Progress Report taking stock of the advancements made by our members together with the value chain towards ending pellet loss in any environment.

The Global Plastics Alliance announces fourfold increase in projects to combat Marine Litter

11 Aug 2020, 15:21

The Global Plastics Alliance (GPA) released its 5th Progress Report announcing close to 400 marine litter prevention projects have been planned, underway, or completed as of early 2020.

Virginia Janssens: Sustainability Insights

4 Aug 2020, 12:14

Sustainability pervades many sectors of the economy. Virginia Janssens cautioned against substitution with alternative materials which is not based on life-cycle analysis.

David Carroll: Has Covid-19 shaped the plastic waste agenda?

29 Jul 2020, 14:14

David Carroll explained how Covid-19 has disrupted the supply chain resulting in a shift in priorities for some industry organisations.

Virginia Janssens: EU “Own Resources” - Plastics manufacturers call for investment in circularity as part of the EU recovery package

27 Jul 2020, 16:38

Following recent negotiations in the European Council, EU leaders agreed on a non-recycled plastic packaging waste levy to be introduced from 1 January 2021 as part of the EU Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) for the period 2021-2027.

Transport sector engages in cross-sectoral initiative to prevent plastic pellet loss in the Port of Antwerp

16 Jul 2020, 08:29

The fight against plastic pellet loss shifts up a gear. Ten transport companies and their sectoral federations are now supporting the Antwerp Zero Pellet Loss initiative in its actions to reduce and prevent pellet loss, through best practice sharing and ongoing engagement.

Dr Markus Steilemann, Covestro’s CEO becomes new President of PlasticsEurope

25 Jun 2020, 10:33

PlasticsEurope is pleased to announce today the appointment of Dr Markus Steilemann, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Covestro, as its President, effective immediately. He succeeds Javier Constante who recently became President of Dow Latin America.