PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT

EU Parliament calls for a ban on the most hazardous plastics by 2020 / Stricter and more effective enforcement neccesary / German reaction mixed

ASSOCIATIONS

EuPC establishes MedPharmPlast Europe sector group

SHALE GAS

British Plastics Federation welcomes government committee's support towards exploring UK shale gas reserves / Ineos considers role in future UK extraction

PLASTICS RECYCLING

Plastics Recyclers Europe association confirms growing European recycling rates / Now numbering more than 100 members

PLASTIC BAGS

European Commission proposal to reduce lightweight bag consumption in all 28 member states / Average European citizen uses 198 plastic bags annually

ASSOCIATIONS

EuPC elects new steering committee members / Discussions on industry concerns / Confirms priorities for Europe

PETROCHEMICAL MARKETS

European parliament rejects shale gas ban / “Robust rules” for fracking urged

PEOPLE

Europen appoints new Managing Director