AGRICULTURAL FILMS

Biodegradable mulch films added to European fertiliser regulation / Major headway for farming sustainability – EUBP

EUROPEAN POLITICS

EU commissioner candidates confirmed / Climate discussion front and centre / Von der Leyen plans to ‘engage' with Trump

GERMAN TOY INDUSTRY

Manufacturers face cost pressure amid climate targets / ‘Kidults' target group grows / Limited use of recyclates and organic alternatives

CHEMICAL RECYCLING

UK government accepts use of mass balance to verify chemically recycled plastics for packaging tax / EU member states show support, EC mulls it over

AUTOMOTIVE

EU starts tariffs on Chinese EVs / More consumers turn away from fossil fuel cars

COP29

EU Parliament, Council formulate goals for climate conference / Tough negotiations expected / Financing to be thorny issue

EUROPEAN CAR INDUSTRY

EU registrations fall again in September / BEV sales send mixed signals / European component makers at ‘critical juncture' – trade group

GLASS FIBRES

EU imposes punitive tariffs on yarn imports from China

AUTOMOTIVE PLASTICS

Recycling targets for ELVs should get green light / Certification of recycled content necessary for level playing field – EuRIC

PVC

Relabelling and misdeclaration: Is Turkey evading EU punitive tariffs on PVC imports from US and Egypt?

AUTOMOTIVE

EU endorses import tariffs on e-cars from China / France, Italy, Poland in favour as Germany votes against / Discussions continue

SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING

Reuse takeaway systems cut emissions substantially – report / NGOs call on authorities to factor in external costs of single-use / Some reuse options cheaper

FRANCE

Government reverses decision on polystyrene packaging ban / Move welcomed in packaging sector

EUROPEAN POLITICS

New EU commissioners named for five-year mandate / Anticipation over merging of green and industrial deals

PACKAGING RECYCLING EUROPE

Revenue from non-recycled plastic packaging falls short / Court of Auditors warns against fraud

EUROPEAN CAR INDUSTRY

EU registrations fall sharply in August / BEV sales plunge / EU delays vote on tariffs for Chinese imports – report

EUROPEAN CAR MARKET

Brussels says deadline for China EV price deal has passed / Member states to vote on tariffs next week / BEV market share in EU could jump to nearly 25% next year – study

EU POLICY

Chemicals and plastics producers hail Draghi report / EU should increase investments by EUR 800 bn “to fund radical and rapid reform”

AUTOMOTIVE

European Commission redefines anti-dumping tariffs for vehicles manufactured in China / Exception: Tesla

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY

UK generates more plastics waste than other European countries / UK-Saudi researchers explore AI to cut waste volumes

FOOD PACKAGING

UK bodies issue reminder not to use products made from mix of plastics and plant-based materials

AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY

Europe's trade balance heads towards deficit for first time ever / Battery investment flows to US / China's domestic, international EV car sales soar

EU POLICY

Commission cracks down on member states for non-compliance / Environment directives implemented too late or not at all

CHEMICAL RECYCLING

Pyrolysis oil as potential alternative to naphtha in crackers / Numerous plants ready to get started / Possible approach above all for Europe, Asia / Change could further impair cost base

LOGISTICS

Container throughput at European ports declines / EU Commission launches Ship Financing Portal / Freight rates continue to fall