AGRICULTURAL PLASTICS

IK calls for binding EPR rules for disposal and recycling in Europe

PLASTIC PACKAGING

Global Commitment to cut virgin plastics use sees progress despite challenges / Government policies needed to spur leading FMCG companies into action

EUROPEAN CAR MARKET

Up to eight plants under threat of closure in Europe / Plastics converters must brace for drop in demand / Defence sector could become point of growth

AUTOMOTIVE

EU Commission approves funding for power device plant / E-vehicle, fast-charging, renewable energy applications targeted / EUR 12.8 bn in chips funding so far

EUROPEAN CAR MARKET

Registrations climb in October, year-to-date / BYD continues to gain ground / Carmakers, processors struggle with political shifts

THERMAL INSULATION

European market shrinks in 2024 / Low growth forecast in next five years / PIR continues to gain market share – IAL Consultants

BRAZIL

Government launches national plastics decree / Mandatory targets set for packaging recycling

UK CONSTRUCTION

Output falls at fastest rate in five years / Lack of work hitting civil engineering firms

E&E ENGINEERING

Minimum utilisation rates for recyclate a challenge for plastics converters / Safety requirements become stricter for household appliances, consumer electronics – Conversio report

PACKAGING WASTE

Eurostat data shows wide variation in progress towards 2030 plastics recycling targets / Reclaim slightly higher in 2023 / Plastic bag use declines

FLEXIBLE PACKAGING

Film prices drop in Q3 / Situation remains ‘challenging' / Hopes of small upturn in private consumption by year-end

EUROPEAN CAR MARKET

Electric, hybrid vehicles drive growth in September / Germany, Belgium lead way / China's BYD quadruples volume over 2024

PLASTIC PACKAGING GERMANY

Outlook for fourth quarter – IK business survey / Cautious optimism as year-end approaches

UK PACKAGING

Tesco packaging head urges government to boost reuse / Eight other supermarkets join commitment

MATTRESS MARKET

Europe swings to trade deficit as Chinese imports soar / Market competition intensifies as prices fall / US tariffs on Chinese goods exacerbate situation

HEALTHCARE AND PLASTICS

Waste volumes in Europe, North America seen rising up to 40% by 2040 if no action taken on SUPs / Systemiq, Eunomia report highlights strategies for hospitals, suppliers

PACKAGING

Market shift from plastic to paper expected in certain end-use sectors / Greater competition expected between both substrates by 2030 – Smithers report

UK CONSTRUCTION

Activity declines again, pace of contraction eases

EUROPEAN CAR MARKET

Registrations improve in August / Year-to-date total eases / Carmakers pause production / US implements EU trade deal

PLASTIC PACKAGING EUROPE

PPWR has set the bar high / Recyclate supply still not clear / Declining demand for virgin plastics / FachPack 2025 to focus on transformation in packaging industry