PLASTICS RECYCLING

Mechanical recycling has lowest climate impact among plastic options / Chemical recycling, biobased plastics remain key to value chain – study

EU POLICY

Brussels unveils global energy strategy / US, Qatar threaten to torpedo bloc's ambitious plans

USA

California fines four plastic bag makers / State says chemical recycling claims bogus / Governor Newsom vetoes legislature's proposed PFAS ban

CORRECTION - TURKEY

Ban on recycled plastics in food-contact to be lifted / Economic benefits outweigh potential food-safety risks

PACKAGING WASTE LEGISLATION

European Commission exempts pallet wrapping, strapping bands from reuse targets under PPWR

ROMANIA

DRS a roaring success / Municipal waste system in stagnant crisis / Untrustworthy recyclate a widespread issue

ITALY

Plastics tax delayed once more / Now set for 2027

EPSE

Awards ceremony honours innovation and sustainability at K 2025 in Germany

PLASTICS AND HEALTH

UK close to restricting BPA in food packaging / Rules to be aligned with EU, Canada

UN PLASTICS TREATY

Chair of failed INC talks reportedly to step down / Luis Vayas Valdivieso said to be leaving for ‘personal and professional reasons'

PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT

Council of the EU passes pellet regulation to reduce microplastics contamination

PFAS

California legislation would restrict or ban ‘forever chemicals' in non-stick coatings / Cookware industry incensed / Governor's signature awaited

RECYCLASS

Recycling certification now claimed to be Europe's largest

PLASTICS INDUSTRY EUROPE

EU associations respond to shifting polymer flows amid third-party tariffs / Brussels pressed for balanced response

PFAS

ECHA wraps up restriction planning for forever chemicals / Draft opinion expected by mid-2026

PLASTICS PROCESSING GERMANY

TecPart president calls for ‘freedom to act' at annual conference / Executive board confirmed in office

RECYCLING UK

Recoup urges stricter checks on recycled content claims / Weak oversight damaging industry competitiveness

EU PLASTICS TAX

Proposal to raise plastics own resource draws sharp criticism / Calls for dedicated circularity fund

POLAND

DRS to launch 1 October despite protests / Council of entrepreneurs warns of high costs, limited effectiveness / Public backlash threatens to derail reform

AUTOMOTIVE RECYCLING

Draft EU circularity rules provisionally approved / New vehicle types to include minimum 20% recycled plastics / Waste industry lobby urges stronger action