RECYCLING AUSTRIA

Plastics tax: Levy on non-recyclable packaging scrapped

PLASTIC PACKAGING

European standard defines design-for-recycling requirements / Basis for future PPWR criteria

PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT

OECD flags chemical safety gaps in recycled plastics / Existing standards offer only partial coverage of chemical risks

FORCES MAJEURES

French association Elipso accuses polymer producers of speculative price hikes amid Middle East crisis

PLASTIC PACKAGING GERMANY

Bundesrat calls for amendments to PPWR / Implementation remains uncertain

MARINE LITTER UK

Activist group ‘names and shames' biggest pollution offenders / Nine of worst 12 brands are ‘giant plastics polluters' / BPF challenges report's production figures

PORTUGAL

Launch of national deposit return system for beverage packaging

GLASS FIBRES

EU imposes anti-dumping duties on imports from Egypt, Bahrain, and Thailand / Countries account for a quarter of bloc's demand

PACKAGING WASTE LEGISLATION

Implementation guidelines for EU PPWR published / IK: 'A step towards more feasibility and legal certainty'

PLASTIC PACKAGING

Industry calls for relaxation of the 40% reusable quota for pallet films and strapping under PPWR / Numerous lawsuits pending

EU POLICY

Parliament plenary session passes US trade deal / Council deliberations could begin in April / Final approval not expected before summer

PLASTICS PROCESSING GERMANY

Price hikes hit nearly all firms / Companies rarely able to pass on costs / Flood of force majeure declaration – GKV survey

MIDDLE EAST CRISIS

EuPC, Teppfa urge coordinated political action to end Middle East ‘energy war', cap prices

EU-US TRADE

EU nears ratification of US pact / Lawmakers advance delayed trade deal / Showdown looms amid Iran war turmoil

RECYCLASS

European plastics recyclability initiative expands guidance across packaging, durable goods sectors

UKRAINE

Customs Service introduces plastics waste classification / New rules to facilitate EU entry / Plastics industry grapples with war-related challenges

MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT

German industry association urges plastics converters to reject unjustified force majeure notifications / Speaks of involving antitrust authorities

EU POLICY

Commission adopts ‘Made in Europe' proposal / Move aims to restore region's competitiveness, boost decarbonisation / Coalition launches circular campaign

EPR UK

Government provides fee shortfall from packaging scheme / Deficit caused by ‘shortage in tonnages' reported by producers

POLYMERS FOR EUROPE ALLIANCE

Voting on 2025 Polymer Producers Awards now open / Commitment to Europe focal point