AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLY

EU imposes a EUR 27m fine on car headlights manufacturers

PLASTICS AND HEALTH

BPA added to ECHA's SVHC list / Member State Committee unanimous

PEF

EUR 25m grant from BBI for biopolymer project / Pilot plant for FDCA

TITANIUM DIOXIDE

ECHA set to classify pigment as category 2 carcinogen / Industry takes issue

AGRICULTURAL PLASTICS

European and worldwide markets / Collection schemes and technical developments / Bettering the image of recycled material

EVENTS

"Plastics Recycling Show Europe" had visitors from across the plastics value chain / Conference to return in 2018

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

PIE talks to Helmut Maurer, senior expert at the European Commission, about the circular economy in Europe / A paradigm shift needed for product design / Regulations for sustainability

PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT

Oxo-biodegradable Plastics Association to respond to European Commission publication / Eunomia report debates degradation of carrier bags

GLASS FIBRE PRODUCTS

EU Commission imposes final anti-dumping duties on goods from China

SPAIN

Economy continues to show solid growth / Plastics processing also on the up / Centro Español de Plásticos estimates annual turnover of EUR 14.5 bn / Positive stimulus from construction and automotive industries

PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT

EU commission presents its “Plastics Strategy” roadmap / Adoption this year / European Parliament opts for stricter waste legislation / 80% of packaging waste to be recycled by 2030

AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY

EU Commission imposes stiff penalties on suppliers of air conditioning and heat management systems

ASSOCIATIONS

European manufacturers urge EU action on competitiveness / Joint declaration

PET

EU lets anti-dumping duties on China expire / People's Republic “deserves” MET Status

REACH

ISOPA publishes regulation guide / Health restrictions for isocyanates

PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT

EP Environment Committee targets 80% packaging waste recycling / EU Commission's original goals revived

DUPONT

Merger with Dow now likely to close in Q2 / Companies ask European Commission for more time

EVENTS

“IdentiPlast 2017” programme finalised / Wide range of expert presentations

REACH

BPA tops ECHA's new SVHC list / Four chemicals may threaten health and environment

BOREALIS

Austrian polyolefins giant joins key circular economy projects PCEP and New Plastics Economy

INDUSTRY

PlasticsEurope welcomes European Commission's revisions to buildings and energy efficiency directives / Calls for increased focus on minimising energy consumption of existing buildings

CIRCULAR ECONOMY

Much work still needed in UK, paper says / Extended Producer Responsibility is key / Packaging waste cleanup costs exceed GBP 100m annually in England / All parts of supply chain must work together

PET RECYCLING

European bottle recycling volumes up 5% in 2015 / More action needed by consumers and governments / Share of clear bales continuex to fall / Petcore Europe report

EPS INSULATION

Consortium lobbying for extended use of HBCD flame retardant largely disbanded / Availability of REACH-compliant alternatives said to be good enough to allow regular supply

DOWDUPONT

EU pauses merger review again / Australia takes a close look at competition for copolymers