WORLD TRADE

Next round in US trade war hits plastics / China to impose 25% customs duty on many products

PET

Experts across value chain meet at annual “Petcore Europe Conference” / Over 200 attendees gain insights into circular economy and innovation

PET RECYLING

Collection and recycling of PET rises in Western Europe / Recycling rate reaches 56 percent in 2016 / Petcore Europe report

PLASTICS RECYCLING

Ban on plastic waste imports into China could open up PET recycling in Asia / High-quality material necessary

FLEXIBLE PACKAGING

European market at EUR 13.8 bn in 2016 / Italy, Poland and Turkey were fastest growing industries

PET RECYCLING

European bottle recycling volumes up 5% in 2015 / More action needed by consumers and governments / Share of clear bales continuex to fall / Petcore Europe report