RECYCLING AUSTRIA

Slight decline in PET recycling volumes / Cost pressure from cheap virgin material

PLASTICS RECYCLING NETHERLANDS

Pressure on Dutch firms continues / Local market reflects problems in Europe / “Market is flooded with virgin plastics from China”

LOGISTICS

China's export frenzy to US consistent / Freight rates shoot through the roof

LOGISTICS

US government classifies Cosco Shipping as a ‘Chinese military company'

RECYCLING AUSTRIA

Nationwide collection of plastic packaging launched / One-way deposit on drinks bottles in force since 1 January

PLASTICS RECYCLING EUROPE

Capacity growth slows, turnover drops significantly in 2023 / ELV-WEEE reclaim rises ahead of expected regulations

LOGISTICS

Freight rates explode as transports head to US en masse / US dockworkers' contract talks to restart

PACKAGING UK

Kerbside collection of pots, tubs, and trays rises in UK for first time since 2017 / Recoup calls for better recycling communication with householders

YEAR-ENDER: EUROPEAN ENERGY MARKET

Q1, Q2 dotted with price fluctuations for electricity / Gas market relatively calmer than 2023 / Renewable energy experiences boost

LOGISTICS

Inland waterway sailors on Germany's Moselle and Elbe rivers hope for quick repairs to locks and bridges

EUROPEAN ECONOMY

German business confidence drops to pandemic levels / Optimism wanes among plastics, rubber firms / Jump in investor mood surprises

YEAR-ENDER: PLASTICS INDUSTRY UK

Government´s economic policies, recycling woes, global uncertainty rule the roost in 2024 / Industry prospects in 2025 overshadowed by possible trade war

LOGISTICS

Harbour strikes in India, US / DB Cargo staff cuts to help with reorganisation

YEAR-ENDER: EUROPEAN ECONOMIC OUTLOOK

Growth set to improve in ´25 / US policy remains wild card

PLASTICS RECYCLING EUROPE

Measures needed to counteract slowdown in recycling capacity growth / EuRIC publishes roadmap to boost competitiveness, innovation

CHEMICAL RECYCLING

Zero Waste Europe calls for virgin production cap over chemical reclaim / Industry sees benefit for mixed plastics waste

LOGISTICS

Shipping companies to buy more CO2 certificates for container transport 1 January onward / Freight rates likely to rise

CLEAN ENERGY

Global market to triple in value as energy transition progresses / Balancing energy, industrial, trade policies will be crucial for countries to reap benefits – IEA report

GLOBAL TRADE

Trade war risks increase as Trump returns as US president / Growth to slow on increased US import tariffs – Allianz Trade report

AGRICULTURAL PLASTICS

Recycling infrastructure to include drip hoses, seed bags / Erde cooperation in Germany and Spain