AGRICULTURAL PLASTICS

European and worldwide markets / Collection schemes and technical developments / Bettering the image of recycled material

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW

PIE talks to Helmut Maurer, senior expert at the European Commission, about the circular economy in Europe / A paradigm shift needed for product design / Regulations for sustainability

PLASTICS RECYCLING EUROPE

PRE issues new strategy paper at 20th anniversary meeting / Current market structure “highly unsustainable” / Calls for more holistic approach to recycling / Need for standardisation

IDENTIPLAST

Discussion on the role of plastics in a circular economy / End of life of plastic goods key to sustainable development / Dialogue on regulation is a prime duty / International conference in Rome

EVENTS

“IdentiPlast 2012” held in Warsaw in November / Focus on zero plastics to landfill